Seattle-based alt-pop artist Avery Cochrane has released her new single and music video “Griever” via S-Curve Records. The track follows a breakout year fueled by viral momentum and positions Cochrane firmly at the front of rising indie pop voices heading into 2026.
“Griever” is upbeat and immediate, pairing glossy alt-pop production with emotionally direct songwriting. The song centers on the delayed emotional fallout of running into someone from your past who caused real harm. Rather than capturing the moment itself, “Griever” lives in the days after, when anger and sadness finally surface and the words you wish you’d said come into focus. The contrast between bright energy and heavy emotional weight gives the track its punch.
The release builds on the success of Cochrane’s viral single “Shapeshifting on a Saturday Night,” which racked up more than 15 million TikTok views and landed on Spotify’s Best of Fresh Finds Pop 2025. That song also appeared in Amazon’s BookTok-inspired series Off Campus, further expanding her reach beyond music platforms. Alongside earlier releases like “Existential Crisis at the Tennis Club,” Cochrane has carved out a space that blends queer identity, pop immediacy, and cinematic emotional release.
Live, Cochrane has already proven her ability to command big stages. She has performed at Bumbershoot alongside artists such as Weezer, Janelle Monáe, Sylvan Esso, and Tennis, opened for AJR, and is set to appear at SXSW. Her performances mirror the intensity and clarity of her recorded work, balancing vulnerability with confidence.
“Griever” arrives ahead of a new EP due out in March, signaling a continued creative upswing. With sharp hooks, emotional honesty, and growing cultural presence, Cochrane’s recent run suggests an artist moving quickly from cult favorite to mainstream breakout.
With “Griever,” Avery Cochrane delivers a song that’s cathartic without being heavy-handed and catchy without sacrificing meaning. It’s a release that captures the sting of unresolved emotion while pushing forward with momentum, marking another strong step in what’s shaping up to be a defining year.
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