Alessa XO Goes Interstellar on Her Dazzling New Song ‘JUPITER’

Alessa XO isn’t out here chasing trends; she’s building galaxies. The multilingual pop/EDM artist just dropped her latest single JUPITER, and it’s a full-blown cinematic trip through love, longing, and emotions that feel too heavy for Earth to contain.

Raised in Austria and now splitting her time between Europe and New York City, Alessa XO brings global perspective into every track. And yes, she really does write every lyric herself. Add in her acting background, three academic degrees, and fluency in four languages, and you’ve got an artist who’s redefining what it means to be independent.

On JUPITER, she channels the gravitational pull of passion—its beauty, its chaos, its ache—into lush soundscapes that feel both intimate and otherworldly. Written in the solitude of the pandemic, the single explores how love can orbit your every thought until you surrender to it completely. The video, filmed against the sweeping backdrops of Austria’s Wörthersee, turns that vision into a visual escape.

Alessa XO has already headlined the World Bodypainting Festival with her anthem We Are One and earned recognition for haunting tracks like Neverland. But JUPITER is her most ambitious release yet—ethereal and cinematic, yet still grounded in raw human emotion.

“I hope listeners feel the gravity of love in all its intensity—the beauty, the longing, the vulnerability—and are reminded of the power of connection, even when we feel distant from each other,” she shares.

With acting projects in motion, brand collaborations on the horizon, and even a potential book about her life between Europe and New York, Alessa XO is clearly building more than a career. She’s building a legacy.

JUPITER feels massive in scope but so personal at the same time. How do you balance cinematic storytelling with keeping it raw and real?

Thank you — that balance is essential to me. I’ve always been drawn to cinematic music that transports you somewhere bigger than yourself, but I also never want to lose the raw humanity at the center of a song. With JUPITER, I leaned into this duality by writing lyrics that are deeply personal and vulnerable, while wrapping them in a larger, almost otherworldly soundscape. The production feels expansive, almost cosmic, but the emotions — longing, love, gravity pulling you toward someone — are very real and intimate. I think that’s where the magic happens: when listeners can get lost in a cinematic journey, but still feel like the story is speaking directly to their own heart.

You’ve lived in Austria, London, Madrid, Italy, and New York City. How do those cultural shifts show up in your music? Do you notice little traces of each place in your sound?

Absolutely — every place I’ve lived and studied in has left its mark on me, both as a person and as an artist. Austria gave me a grounding in classical beauty and a love for nature’s stillness, London opened my ears to innovation and the boldness of pop culture and live performance, and Madrid brought rhythm, warmth, and passion. At the same time, Italy infused me with a deep appreciation for art, drama, and storytelling. And then, of course, New York City — that was where I truly found my voice. Moving there at 18 for acting school was a turning point. The city’s energy, diversity, and relentless pace taught me resilience and gave me the courage to build my artistic journey completely on my own. When I listen back to my songs, I can hear little traces of all these places — a cinematic mix of cultures, emotions, and perspectives that I carry with me wherever I create.

Every song you’ve released is self-written. What does complete creative control mean to you in an industry where so many artists feel pressured to hand it over?

Complete creative control means that every lyric, melody, and visual starts from an authentic place within me. I write all my songs myself, so the foundation of my music will always carry my voice and my truth. At the same time, I don’t live in a bubble — I collaborate with amazing producers, creatives, and industry professionals whose opinions I deeply respect. Even though I’m not signed to a label and no one dictates my direction, I value feedback and remain open to suggestions that can elevate my work. For me, it’s about balance: protecting the soul of my vision while also recognizing that collaboration and outside perspectives often bring a song or a project to life in ways I could never achieve alone. That dynamic keeps my art honest, but also evolving.

You’ve built everything independently, from headlining festivals to financing your own projects. What’s been the most challenging part of doing it on your own, and what’s been the most rewarding?

The hardest part of building everything on my own has definitely been carrying all the responsibility — financing projects, producing visuals, and managing every detail without the safety net of a label. For the longest time, I was also scared of being judged for choosing a path so different from what most people back home were doing. That fear of standing out sometimes weighed on me, but ultimately, it pushed me to stay true to myself.

The most rewarding part is looking at how far I’ve come. Hearing my songs played on the radio, seeing them featured online, and reading articles about my work — the same way I once followed artists I admired — is surreal. On top of that, going to auditions for film and TV, seeing my name connected to projects on IMDB, and expanding my artistry into acting again have been huge milestones. Building connections and collaborations in New York City and being able to create freely on my own terms make all the challenges worthwhile. Every step reminds me that I’ve built this career by myself, and that’s something I’m incredibly proud of.

With music, acting, and even a book in the works, your vision is clearly bigger than just one lane. What do you want people to ultimately know about Alessa XO when they look back years from now?

When people look back years from now, I don’t just want them to remember me as a singer, actress, or writer — I want them to see Alessa XO as a global brand and a movement. Everything I create, whether it’s a song, a role on screen, or a book, comes from the same place: a need to tell stories that resonate universally and connect people across borders.

I want to be remembered as an artist who wasn’t afraid to take risks, to build everything from scratch, and to do things differently — even when it meant facing doubts or standing apart from the norm. My vision has always been bigger than one lane, and I dream that Alessa XO continues to grow into an international platform where music, film, fashion, and storytelling meet.

Ultimately, I want people to say: ‘She created a world where art had no boundaries, she connected cultures, and she made us feel something that will last.