Meet RAPHA: Belgium’s Alt-Pop Newcomer
Unmasks her pain in debut EP Circus.
Step aside, sad girls of pop—there’s a new voice in the arena. Belgian alt-pop artist RAPHA has officially entered her main character era with Circus, her long-awaited debut EP. Out now via APOLLO Distribution, this 8-track collection is a gut-punch of vulnerability disguised in ethereal vocals and razor-sharp pop instincts. It's a heartbreak diary, a coming-of-age spiral, and a therapy session wrapped in one glittering package.
“Circus is what the clowns of the group never say out loud,” RAPHA confesses. And yeah, it shows. From the aching honesty of “everybody hates me” to the tender intimacy of “22,” she peels back every emotional layer with cinematic flair. Think Olivia Rodrigo’s drama, Rachel Chinouriri’s soul, and Billie Eilish’s dark glow—all while carving out a sound that’s distinctly hers.
From Bedroom Pop to Center Stage
At just 23, RAPHA’s already building serious buzz. After taking home wins at MNM Rising Star and Soundtrack, she’s leveled up from bedroom ballads to headlining her own show. Mark your calendars—she’s bringing Circus to life on May 23rd at Trix in Antwerp.
And this isn’t just sad-girl-core for the sake of vibes. RAPHA’s mission runs deeper: she’s here to crack open the convo around mental health, identity, and everything we’ve been too scared to say out loud. Circus isn’t just music—it’s a soft place to land.
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