Indie rock artist Blondshell (Sabrina Teitelbaum) covered Addison Rae’s pop single “Diet Pepsi” during a live session on SiriusXMU. Addison Rae’s signature sound is glossy pop full of flirty vocals. But Blondshell brings her raw, guitar-driven sound and introspective lyrics to this cover.
In Blondshell’s hands, “Diet Pepsi” sheds its sleek production, revealing the song’s underlying themes of youthful desire. Her rendition emphasizes raw instrumentation and a grittier, subdued vocal delivery. Overall, it offers a fresh perspective that bridges the gap between mainstream pop and indie rock soundscapes. This cover underscores the song’s adaptability across genres.
Addison Rae, who initially gained fame on TikTok, released “Diet Pepsi” in 2024. She later announced it as the lead single from her debut album Addison, out June 6. The song marked a significant shift in Rae’s musical direction. It showcases a more mature, alternative pop sound that garnered critical acclaim and charted internationally.
Blondshell’s decision to cover “Diet Pepsi” feels like a natural extension of the sonic world she’s built on her latest album, full of sharp-edged guitars and wry emotional honesty. Whether drawing from her own material or lending her voice to unexpected covers, Blondshell remains an artist unafraid to twist the familiar into something raw, bold, and undeniably her own.
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