Session 77: Addison Rae
Therapuss with Jake Shane
2025/06/12
Session 77: Addison Rae
Session 77: Addison Rae

Therapuss with Jake Shane
2025/06/12
Addison Rae joins Jake Shane to open up about the deeply personal and creative journey behind her upcoming album. She shares the anxiety of releasing new music, the serendipitous creation of her hit 'Diet Pepsi', and the unique magic of working with an all-female creative team. The conversation also delves into her evolving relationship with fame, social media, and the importance of artistic control.
Addison Rae discusses the organic creation of her song 'Diet Pepsi' and the anxiety surrounding its premiere. She reveals that her upcoming album was crafted with an all-female team, features no collaborations, and was born from a desire for authenticity. The album's themes explore hiding sadness, reframing painful experiences, and the emotional weight of fame, as seen in tracks like 'In the Rain' and 'Fame Is a Gun'. Addison explains her synesthesia-like association of songs with colors and the creative process behind the album cover. She reflects on the tension between instant social media gratification and the value of quality work, admitting she has stepped back from constant posting. The conversation concludes with advice on balancing a crush on a coworker with career ambitions, emphasizing the importance of passion and creative control over frequency of output.
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Addison Rae welcomes to Therapuss.
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Created with an all-female team and no collaborations.
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Hiding sadness to avoid vulnerability.
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The album's goal is 'R-rated Libby Lou'
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Treating things as fleeting gives them permission to leave
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Quality work attracts attention over time.