King Princess Unleashes Dark New Single “Girls” Ahead of Album Girl Violence

King Princess, the genre-bending artist also known as Mikaela Straus, has released her latest single “Girls,” an explosive preview of her forthcoming album Girl Violence, set to arrive September 12 via Section1.

The song is a haunting anthem of desire, chaos, and self-destruction. Straus herself summed it up simply: “Girls. Bring me to my knees.” A press release elaborates that the track reflects the darker side of the album, capturing the emotional turbulence of toxic relationships and the compulsion to chase pleasure even when it comes at a cost.

“Girls” exemplifies Straus’ signature ability to fuse intimacy with spectacle, delivering both a confessional honesty and a bold, anthemic sound. The track builds upon her reputation for unflinching storytelling, one that often wrestles with the contradictions of love, pain, and identity.

Speaking about the album as a whole, Straus described Girl Violence as a study of the hidden battles within relationships: “Girl violence is very sneaky. It’s not physical, it’s deeply emotional, spiritual, and spooky. Women are both amazing and sinister — including myself — and it’s my curiosity to understand all the love, loss, and changes that come out of my love for women.”

That tension runs through “Girls,” which positions itself as both a love song and a warning flare. The song’s release continues a steady stream of singles leading into the album’s debut, each one peeling back another layer of Straus’ exploration into queer love, heartbreak, and the chaos that comes with it.

Alongside the new music, King Princess has announced a sweeping tour across North America and Europe, kicking off October 3 at Austin City Limits before moving through major cities including Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, London, Paris, and Berlin.

With Girl Violence just weeks away, “Girls” is a potent reminder of King Princess’ gift for marrying vulnerability with grandeur — and her refusal to shy away from the messy truths of desire.