The Rise and Rise of Chappell Roan
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The Rise and Rise of Chappell Roan
The definitive, untold story of Chappell Roan's artistic revolution, from small-town singer to a queer icon.
WELCOME TO THE PINK PONY CLUB
The SONGS, STORIES, PERFORMANCES, FASHION, and FUTURE of your favourite artist's favourite artist.
Step into the glitter-dusted world of Chappell Roan with this ultimate insider's guide.
From her early demos as Kalyleigh Amustz to the development of her drag persona and the dazzling stages of The Midwest Princess Tour, this guide chronicles her 10-year journey from small-town dreamer to global queer icon.
Delve into the inspiration behind chart-topping hits like 'Good Luck, Babe!', 'Pink Pony Club', and 'HOT TO GO!', along with lesser-known tracks and fan favourites. With iconic photography, stunning illustrations, and rare insights into her collaborations with Dan Nigro, Olivia Rodrigo, and Elton John, this book reveals the trials and triumphs that have fuelled her rise.
For fans, dreamers, and anyone who's ever felt like an outsider, this is your backstage pass into the mind of an artist who is fearlessly pushing the boundaries of pop music.
CHAPPELL ROAN IS REWRITING THE RULES OF POP STARDOM - THIS IS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN.
Series: Stories Behind The Songs, Tours and Rise of an Icon
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788406017
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Cassell
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 190.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 900g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Katherine St. Asaph (Author)
Katherine St. Asaph is a music journalist and cultural critic currently living in NYC. A contributor to Pitchfork since 2012, Katherine's work blends sharp analytical depth with a distinct voice, offering readers fresh perspectives on both emerging and established artists. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Guardian, Capital New York, MTV Hive, and The Village Voice, among other publications where she covers everything from the evolution of pop trends to underground music movements.Hamza Jahanzeb (Author) Hamza Jahanzeb is a queer writer, producer, and leading voice in criticism. He reviews West End and Broadway, television, film, and contemporary music, with his work quoted in outlets such as The New York Times, BBC and The Guardian. He also produces events, most recently for the British Library and Jaipur Literature Festival, where he brought leading musical theatre performers from shows such as Hamilton and Les Miserables. A dedicated advocate for inclusivity, he is force for good within Publishing industry leading the conversation around Authenticity (nee Sensitivity) reads which he carries out in his spare time for clients who are based across the globe.More from Biography & Memoir
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