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West Texas singer-songwriter phenom Solya is foreshadowing her reign, announcing the release of her debut album Queen of Texas, out March 6. In celebration of the announcement, Solya has unveiled the album’s lead single, “Tell Me It’s Over,” a slow-burning, guitar-led track drawn from the anger and clarity that come with leaving a toxic relationship.

The breakup ballad opens with a forlorn guitar riff, with Solya’s rich vocals cooing, “Don’t look at me/ Like I’ve got blood on my hands,” warning her observer not to be so quick to pass judgement. Diving into the hook, she demands clarity from the one who “could’ve had it all,” asking them to tell her, “it’s over, tell me we’re done…you never said I was the one” as layers of steady percussion, husky bass grooves, and gloomy guitar riffs.

The Southern gothic-inspired production highlights the songstress’s angsty twang, painting a sonic experience initially steeped in melancholy, but as the song continues on, Solya stands on her own, hinting at the strength and resilience that lies in the aftermath of a toxic relationship that has finally ended. On the bridge, she tells her ex-love to stay far, far away from her, and to never dare call her “baby.”

The new single is just a taste of Solya’s ten-track upcoming body of work, Queen of Texas. The record, which was created alongside producer Danny Reisch and a circle of Texas-based collaborators, expands the bedroom-born intimacy of Solya’s early singles into something rich, atmospheric, and unmistakably Texas, drifting between warm Americana and dreamy indie rock, shaped by lush arrangements that blend retro pop harmonies with twangy textures. Its tender ballads weave psychedelic storytelling with Solya’s personal reflections on heartbreak, identity, and the challenges of growing up queer in a conservative small town.

“When I make a song, I hear every layer of the music in my head. For my EPs, I did everything myself in my bedroom. I taught myself how to use Pro Tools and layered vocals, guitar, and synthesizers. But for the album, I wanted to move it out of my bedroom and into a studio. That took a lot of courage for me because I was so controlling over everything with my music. I wanted it to be exactly how I imagined it, and I had a hard time trusting other people with my songs. Then I talked to my producer, Danny Reisch. He really cares about the artistry behind music. After my last tour, I wrote 10 songs, and we recorded them on analog equipment over 10 days in Lockhart, Texas.”

Be sure to check out Solya’s latest single, “Queen of Texas,” today!