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Chappell Roan has broken the hearts of eager fans by revealing that her highly anticipated second album “doesn’t exist yet”, and it may not be ready for another five years.
In an interview with Vogue, the rising US pop star, who shot to fame with her glitter-fuelled debut The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, made it clear that her creative process doesn’t move at lightning speed.
“The second project doesn’t exist yet. There is no album. There is no collection of songs,” Roan admitted candidly.
Her debut record, released in September 2023, became a slow-burn success, climbing festival line-ups and earning her an army of loyal fans. Tracks such as ‘Pink Pony Club’ and ‘HOT TO GO!’ became viral sensations, cementing her status as one of pop’s most distinctive new voices. The album even claimed the UK Number One spot almost a year after release, an impressive feat for a debut artist.
But Roan says the same patience will be needed for album number two.
“It took me five years to write the first one, and it’s probably going to take at least five to write the next,” she explained. “I’m not that type of writer that can pump it out. I don’t think I make good music whenever I force myself to do anything.”
The 26-year-old addressed fans who have jokingly complained online about her busy schedule of live shows, photo shoots, and festival appearances, suggesting she’s “everywhere except the studio”.
“Even if I was in the studio 12 hours a day, every single day, that does not mean that you would get an album any faster,” she said.
Her approach, she says, is all about authenticity and emotional honesty, something she refuses to compromise for the sake of speed.
Since releasing her debut, Roan has become one of the breakout stars of the past two years, making waves with her theatrical performances, camp aesthetic, and unapologetic queer pop anthems. She’s toured extensively, appearing at major festivals and earning glowing reviews for her high-energy, costume-packed live sets.
Fans may have to settle for enjoying The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess a little longer, but if history repeats itself, the wait could be worth it. Her debut’s slow gestation produced one of the most critically acclaimed and beloved pop albums of the decade so far.
Roan’s comments are a reminder that while today’s music industry often pushes artists to constantly release new material, some prefer to take their time. And with the success of her first record still snowballing, it seems the “Midwest Princess” is in no rush to swap the stage for the studio.
For now, Chappell Roan fans can look forward to more live performances, more festival appearances, and, eventually, another collection of songs that will likely be worth the wait.
