Music

The woman whose honesty remade pop

Femininomenon: In March 2023 Chappell Roan (above) had about three million monthly listeners on Spotify. Just a little more than a year later, she has more than 20 million.

Is vulnerability the secret of her success? She storms around the stage in a wild, joyous whirlwind. She wears bright drag costumes. She calls herself "your favourite artist's favourite artist". But some say her sensitivity is what makes her special.