5 Reasons You Should Listen to ‘are we alright?’ by Lolli Wren
In a world of endless notifications, doomscrolling and digital noise, it can be surprisingly difficult to stop and ask a simple question: are we actually alright? London avant-pop artist, composer, vocalist and producer Lolli Wren turns that question into the centrepiece of her latest release, ‘are we alright?’, an ambitious and cinematic exploration of modern anxiety, isolation and the strange contradictions of hyper-connected life. Blending avant-pop, experimental pop, progressive pop and art pop, the track takes listeners into a darker corner of Wren's artistic universe. Drawing inspiration from the cult 1988 science-fiction film They Live, while showcasing her extraordinary vocal range and intricate approach to storytelling, ‘are we alright?’ is a release that rewards close listening. Here are five reasons to press play.
1. It Turns Modern Anxiety Into Art
Doomscrolling, urban isolation and the psychological pressures of contemporary life are experiences that many people recognise, but Wren transforms them into something cinematic and immersive. Rather than simply describing existential dread, she creates a sonic environment where the listener can actually feel it.
The result is an intimate portrait of what it means to be constantly surrounded by information while still feeling completely alone.
2. The Vocals Are Seriously Unusual
Wren's voice is one of the defining elements of the track. With a range spanning more than four octaves, she moves between distortion, agility, layered harmonies and intricate vocal textures, treating her voice as far more than a conventional lead instrument.
Every backing vocal on the release was written and performed by Wren herself, creating a dense vocal landscape that feels almost orchestral. There is a sense of multiple personalities and perspectives existing within the same song.
3. It Has a Cinematic, Dystopian Atmosphere
Inspired by They Live, the track taps into the unsettling feeling that there might be something darker hiding beneath the surface of ordinary life. That influence fits naturally with Wren's wider approach to music, where sound, character, visuals and storytelling are closely connected.
The result feels less like a conventional pop track and more like a scene from a strange futuristic film that has somehow found its way into the present.
4. It Comes From a Genuine Place
Behind all of the ambitious production and vocal experimentation is a remarkably human motivation. Wren has described the song as a way of reaching out to other people experiencing the same existential heaviness.
That gives ‘are we alright?’ an emotional warmth beneath its darker surface. It is not simply a song about feeling overwhelmed. It is a song that says you might not be the only person feeling this way.
5. It Shows Where Lolli Wren Is Heading
‘are we alright?’ also offers a glimpse into Wren's evolution as an artist. Her career has already taken her from vocal scientist and online creator to recording artist, composer and storyteller. Her “Fairy Voice Mother” persona has attracted more than 375,000 YouTube subscribers and 51 million views, while her 2024 debut album To Build A Sea has surpassed 500,000 Spotify streams.
This latest release brings those different sides of her creative identity together. The technical command of the voice, the fascination with character, the cinematic world-building and the desire to explore difficult emotions all converge in one track.
Ultimately, ‘are we alright?’ is worth hearing because it asks a question that feels increasingly difficult to answer. It is ambitious, strange, vulnerable and deliberately dark, but there is something hopeful in its very existence. In reaching out through the noise, Lolli Wren reminds us that sometimes simply asking the question can be its own form of connection.
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