Who / What
Empress Of is the professional stage name of Lorely Rodriguez, a Honduran-American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. She is an independent artist known for her critically acclaimed electronic pop music.
Background & History
Lorely Rodriguez was born on October 19, 1989, and began releasing music professionally under the name Empress Of. Her career launched with her debut album *Me* in 2015, followed by subsequent albums *Us* (2018), *I'm Your Empress Of* (2020), and *For Your Consideration* (2024). She has built her career through labels like XL Recordings and Terrible Records, and more recently via her own imprint and Giant Music.
Why Notable
She is notable for her critically acclaimed studio albums and her influential role in the independent electronic pop scene. Rodriguez has collaborated with prominent artists including Dev Hynes, Lorde, Rina Sawayama, and Carly Rae Jepsen. Furthermore, she has performed at major international music festivals such as Pitchfork Music Festival, Outside Lands, and Primavera Sound.
In the News
Her most recent studio album, *For Your Consideration*, was released in 2024 via her independent imprint and Giant Music. This release marks a new phase in her career as an independent artist operating through her own label, Major Arcana.
