Chappell Roan goes full Rapunzel in NYC video shoot — is new music on the way?

Chappell Roan is turning heads again this time, quite literally with a wig that could stop NYC traffic. The pop star, known for her bold visuals and genre-bending sound, was spotted filming a dramatic new video in the city this week. Onlookers caught glimpses of her dangling what looked like a 30-foot red wig from a fire escape, draped down like a modern-day Rapunzel in platform heels.

The shoot has fans buzzing for good reason. Chappell Roan, who has been teasing unreleased tracks during her recent performances, hasn’t dropped a music video since her breakout year. With cameras rolling in multiple NYC locations and TikTok posts confirming the track title, it looks like something big is on the way.

Chappell Roan's NYC music video shoot

Several videos from the shoot have now surfaced online, revealing chaotic and eye-catching scenes. Chappell Roan was first seen in a dramatic fire escape setup, her hair spilling over the railing in true fairytale fashion. Then came a second-day shoot where she rocked an oversized suit, still with the wild Rapunzel wig this time being dragged by a taxi cab across the street. Yes, by the hair.

According to TikTok users “Zeagan” and “isuhhh,” the video being filmed is for her long-awaited song The Subway, which she first performed at Gov Ball 2024. Fans have been waiting over a year for the studio version, and this elaborate shoot allegedly seems to confirm that it’s finally happening.

The shoot also included scenes at the NYC Transit Museum, making the subway connection even clearer. Roan was also seen chatting with Becca, the stunt coordinator, explaining all the wild things her wig would endure from getting pulled by a cab to dangling mid-air.

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Roan rose to fame following her 2023 debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. She later scored a Grammy for Best New Artist and broke into the Hot 100 with Good Luck, Babe! Her last single, The Giver, dropped in March and gave fans a taste of her country-pop edge. But The Subway might mark her return to the theatrical, emotional style she’s loved for and fans are more than ready.

Between the viral TikTok clips, dramatic wig stunts, and iconic NYC backdrop, Chappell Roan’s new video is shaping up to be a moment. While no official release date has been shared yet, all signs point to the alleged track The Subway which might finally make its way to our playlists and showcase a wig-snatching visual to match.

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