Alright, let’s get one thing straight: Julia Kate’s new single “be nice princess” might be wrapped in modern pop production, but don’t you dare mistake it for some fluffy, compliant bullshit. This track is a rebellious, sharp-edged anthem that’s here to kick down the doors of expectation and stomp all over the idea of staying small.
Julia Kate, based in Los Angeles, is serving up something real here. She’s a storyteller with a quietly rebellious streak, and “be nice princess” boils over with the kind of emotional honesty that fuels the best rock and roll. The song dives into friendship, boundaries, and finding your voice when the world wants you to shut up and smile. That bittersweet tension of outgrowing who you used to be is punk as fuck. It’s the sound of someone shedding skin and emerging louder, prouder, and unapologetically themselves. Compared to her previous single “angel,” which explored grief and connection, “be nice princess” shows Julia Kate’s range—she’s not boxed in by genre.
The track was written with collaborator Nick Rosen, and the origin story is pure rock and roll chaos—born from creative boredom and a random Instagram scroll that landed on a meme saying “be nice princess.” Instead of shrugging it off, they grabbed that phrase and ran with it, turning it into a dissection of a friendship gone wrong. That’s the kind of accidental inspiration that leads to classics, and Julia runs with it.
And let’s talk about that music video—a whimsical, pastel-toned reimagining of “Alice in Wonderland” with Julia starring as Alice. Shot with her sister Ella and close friends, it’s a playful yet satirical take that screams DIY spirit and collective creativity. It’s a statement that “being nice” doesn’t mean rolling over. It’s about setting boundaries with a smirk, and that’s a message that hits harder than a distorted guitar riff.
Julia Kate isn’t asking for permission; she’s taking the throne, and we’re all better for it. “be nice princess” is pop with rock soul, and it’s absolutely essential.