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Audrey Hobert on Her New Album and Relationship
Audrey Hobert shares her album, relationship, and what comes next.
In brief
Audrey Hobert shares her album, relationship, and what comes next. Audrey Hobert released her album Who’s the Clown? in August 2025 and is touring with Charli XCX, while dating a boyfriend she met through work. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Audrey Hobert's New Album
Audrey Hobert released her debut album Who’s the Clown? in August 2025.
“Who’s the Clown?”
Album Success
Her track "Sue Me" has over 151 million Spotify streams and became a viral hit for Prime Video’s Off Campus.
“Sue Me”
Lollapalooza Performance
Audrey performed at Lollapalooza in a trench coat on a trampoline, becoming instantly recognizable.
“Lollapalooza”
Staircase to Stardom Tour
Her Staircase to Stardom Tour has had multiple nearly sold-out dates, including three in Brooklyn this week.
“Staircase to Stardom Tour”
Charli XCX Collaboration
Audrey announced she will soon join Charli XCX on tour, calling Charli’s album Music, Fashion, Film her "album of the year."
“Music, Fashion, Film”
Gracie Abrams Connection
Audrey cowrote Gracie Abrams’s album The Secret of Us and the song "Minibar" on her latest release.
“The Secret of Us”
Relationship Status
Audrey has a boyfriend she met through work in Hollywood, who is smart and funny.
“boyfriend”
Dating Experience
Audrey describes her worst date as being across from an ex at dinner with the entrée not yet arrived.
“dinner table across from ex”
Songwriting Process
Audrey says writing feels like an exorcism, making her feel smart and interesting.
“exorcism”
Touring Life
Audrey has spent a lot of 2026 on her international Staircase to Stardom Tour, which will continue through much of the fall.
“2026”
Social Media Use
Audrey uses Instagram.com on her laptop, not her phone, and deletes posts immediately after uploading.
“Instagram.com”
Music Preferences
Audrey prefers indie sleaze and pop music, with a recent shift toward abstract indie songs.
“indie sleaze”
Family Background
Audrey grew up in celebrity-bloated Los Angeles with a father in television and a brother who is a musician.
“Los Angeles”
Confidence Source
Audrey credits her mother for teaching her confidence through phrases like "His loss, his loss, his loss."
“His loss, his loss, his loss”
Writing Philosophy
Audrey identifies as a writer more than a performer, with lyrics that feel like an exorcism.
“writer”
What Comes Next
Audrey plans to continue writing songs and may return to a more private life after touring.
“what comes next”
The headline
Audrey Hobert released her album Who’s the Clown? in August 2025 and is touring with Charli XCX, while dating a boyfriend she met through work.
