Rising alternative pop artist Maeve Alexander shares her new single “Nailbiter,” a sharply observed song about the quiet devastation that follows a friendship breakup. Built on confessional songwriting and emotionally charged melodies, the track lands with clarity and purpose, marking an important creative moment in her evolving catalog.
Written in summer 2025 after the sudden end of a seven-year friendship, “Nailbiter” arrived quickly and honestly. “The song wrote itself before I fully understood what I needed to say,” Maeve says. “Friendship breakups carry a quiet, often unspoken grief, even when the devastation feels all-consuming.” That urgency gives the song its emotional weight.
The response to “Nailbiter” highlights its directness and emotional precision. The song captures ache without overstating it, pairing vulnerability with momentum in a way that feels immediate and lived-in. It reflects growth, healing, and the clarity that arrives when emotions are allowed space to move.
Maeve Alexander’s sound sits between alternative pop and indie rock, often compared to Rachel Chinouriri, Lola Young, Syd Taylor, and Hayley Williams’ solo work. Her music blends raw lyricism with melodies full of motion, shaped by a background that includes classical training, punk pop bands, and underground scenes.
She recently brought that energy to the stage while showcasing her indie pop EP ‘A Ghost Story’ at The Broadway as part of a Breaking Sound curated lineup. With “Nailbiter,” Maeve continues a creative chapter rooted in self-reflection, human connection, and the courage to turn emotional fallout into forward motion.