Music
Nessa Barrett Steps Into Her Power
Nessa Barrett was happy — and that made her a little nervous. As the 22-year-old singer and internet personality tells MARVIN, she found herself feeling … well, fine in early 2024, where she traces the beginnings of her sophomore album “AFTERCARE.” A notorious sad-girl anthem scribe, known for dark and diaristic pop-rock like “die first” and “madhouse,” Barrett was concerned that a more measured mindset might alienate a fanbase who felt themselves reflected in her pain. What if they only wanted to hear about heartbreak?
Read more about Nessa in MARVIN Issue #15, on sale 12/26.
Written by Hattie Lindert, Photography by Marvin Scott Jarrett, Styling: Rachel Thorson, Hair: Glen Coco Makeup: Nessa Barrett