Thunder Bae is making a bold statement with her debut album *A WOMAN* and its first Cleopatra Records single, “Mercybeggingboys.” The powerful track is an anthem of emotional rebirth that explores the journey of reclaiming yourself after spending too much time seeking love, understanding, forgiveness, and validation from the wrong people. Rather than dwelling on heartbreak, the song embraces self possession, personal strength, and the courage to leave behind old versions of yourself. The accompanying music video, filmed in Malibu, California during 2026, visually represents that transformation through striking imagery of washing away past pain and stepping confidently into a new chapter. The photo featured with this article was taken by Etienne Baret.
Available now through Cleopatra Records, *A WOMAN* is a fourteen track collection written and coproduced by THUNDER BAE, born Natalie Isabel Knopps, alongside her longtime collaborator Etienne Baret, with mixing by Maxxit. The album explores the emotional landscape of modern womanhood through songs that move effortlessly between intimate piano ballads, gothic art pop, cinematic electronic production, and baroque inspired arrangements. Throughout the project, THUNDER BAE confronts themes of love, sexuality, shame, ambition, heartbreak, and the ongoing process of becoming comfortable in your own skin. Instead of presenting femininity as flawless, the album embraces its contradictions and celebrates honesty, vulnerability, and freedom from external validation.
Standout moments across “A WOMAN” showcase Thunder Bae’s fearless artistic vision. The title track offers raw emotional vulnerability, while “Oh My Sword” delivers theatrical grandeur and “Godswork” provides sharp commentary on power, performance, and autonomy through an inventive trap pop lens. “Gay Alice In Wonderland” transforms familiar fairy tale imagery into a surreal exploration of queer identity, longing, escape, and personal transformation. Reflecting on her creative process, Thunder Bae explains, “I do not think in genres. I do not think anyone really does. When we feel something, it moves us, either inside or physically.” That philosophy shapes a sound that draws inspiration from artists such as Kate Bush, The Weeknd, and Cocteau Twins while remaining uniquely her own through its ethereal, cinematic, and emotionally direct approach.
The momentum surrounding “A WOMAN” continues to build as Thunder Bae prepares an exciting lineup of upcoming projects. Fans can look forward to a planned United States tour with Cleopatra Records, new music videos for “Gay Alice In Wonderland” and “7 Figures,” additional performances throughout Germany, and the release of the upcoming singles “Goodnight” and “7 Figures.” Beyond her solo career, she has also taken on the role of lead vocalist for the legendary electronic group Propaganda, introducing her music to an even wider international audience through collaborations with acclaimed artists including Moby, Rhys Fulber of Delerium, and Jimi Tenor. Following memorable performances at iconic Los Angeles venues including The Viper Room and Bar Sinister, Thunder Bae continues to establish herself as one of Europe’s most compelling new voices in alternative pop.
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