Reneé Rapp has just claimed her place as pop’s most compelling new force, debuting at Number 1 on the UK’s Official Albums Chart with her second studio album, BITE ME (Polydor Records). Released August 8, 2025, the album immediately became the UK’s best-selling physical album of the week, a defining moment that signals Rapp’s arrival as a breakthrough star to watch.
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For many, this chart milestone is also an introduction to the artist herself. Rapp’s journey began on Broadway, where her role as Regina George in Mean Girls established her as a magnetic performer. But it’s her pivot to music that has truly set her apart. In 2022, she released her debut EP, Everything to Everyone, quickly followed by her first full-length album, Snow Angel, in 2023. Snow Angel entered the U.S. market with the largest first-week sales for a female debut that year, and has since amassed over 1.4 billion streams – a proof to Rapp’s ability to connect with audiences through both her powerhouse vocals and deeply personal songwriting.
BITE ME builds on that momentum, offering a raw and unfiltered look at self-acceptance and personal evolution. The album’s unapologetic honesty and energy have resonated with both fans and critics. The Times called her “the Joan Jett of modern pop,” giving the album four stars. CLASH praised its “captivating blend of theatricality and modern pop that feels fresh and unapologetically authentic, inviting listeners to revel in the chaos of growing pains, heartbreak, and self-discovery, delivered with Rapp’s signature sharp wit and undeniable charm.” The Daily Mail highlighted her “punky anthems, racy lyrics, bags of attitude,” while The Line Of Best Fit noted the record is “overflowing with unmistakable personality… not here to be polite.”
Rapp’s appeal goes beyond the studio. She has played to packed crowds at some of the world’s most iconic festivals, including Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Governors Ball. Her live performances have also landed her on stages such as Saturday Night Live, The Today Show, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. With more than 8 million monthly Spotify listeners and two MTV VMA nominations – Best New Artist and PUSH Performance of the Year – she’s already carved out a reputation as a dynamic performer and a vital new voice in pop.
Her chart-topping success comes just ahead of her biggest headline tour to date. In March 2026, Rapp will bring her high-voltage stage presence to major arenas across Europe, including Manchester’s AO Arena and London’s Wembley OVO Arena. Full Reneé Rapp tour details for 2026:
- March 11: Antwerp, Belgium – Lotto Arena
- March 12: Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
- March 13: Berlin, Germany – Uber Eats Music Hall
- March 15: Cologne, Germany – Palladium
- March 16: Paris, France – Zenith Paris – La Villette
- March 18: Manchester, UK – AO Arena
- March 19 & 20: London, UK – Wembley Arena
- March 22: Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
With BITE ME at Number 1 and a wave of critical acclaim behind her, Reneé Rapp’s trajectory is unmistakable. She’s not just having a moment – she’s defining one, and the world is tuning in.
