Alpha Women

Alpha is a space for redefining the meaning of a woman’s power. Power doesn’t have to be about fighting, standing up, or changing history. The power of these artists lies in their existence. From there flows truth, authenticity, vulnerability, nuanced representation. Taking center stage this week is singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers with “Lost Boys,” the first single off Lost Weekend, her just-released third solo album and first in six years. The melody of “Lost Boys” is brassy, jubilant, and ripe for sing-alongs, but the lyrical content, in true Bridgers fashion, hints at something more complex as she paints portraits of some lost boys she’s encountered in her past. Add Alpha to your library to keep in touch with the women making music on their terms, uplifting one another and challenging notions through the simple matter of being. Now, that’s real power.