Desire turns electric on “Only Girl.” Alice Pisano’s latest single captures the feverish pull of wanting to become someone’s entire world, wrapping romantic obsession in gleaming synths, sleek club rhythms and the warm, unguarded vocal presence that has become her signature.
The track opens a more physical chapter for the London-based pop artist. As the second release from her forthcoming EP, Romantic Girl Syndrome, it brings dance-pop into Pisano’s sound while keeping her emotional life firmly in the foreground. Love here is intense, magnetic and just a little consuming.
That candour is travelling far beyond the studio. With more than nine million Spotify streams, support from BBC Radio 1’s Future Pop Show, a rapidly growing YouTube audience and music that has soundtracked more than 100 million views across TikTok user-generated content, Pisano is building scale without sacrificing intimacy.
Meanwhile, her connection with listeners has moved into physical spaces through festival appearances, London headline shows and a devoted community of fans known as the Pixies. For Pisano, that face-to-face exchange still carries a particular charge.
For Divine Magazine, Alice talks about falling hard enough to inspire “Only Girl,” finding its dance-pop pulse after originally writing it on piano, the romantic world behind Romantic Girl Syndrome, stepping outside her musical comfort zone and why there is more than one version of Alice Pisano waiting to be heard.
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Alice Pisano
On “Only Girl”, Alice Pisano turns romantic fixation into a rush of polished dance-pop. Written first on piano before expanding into a brighter, club-facing production, the track captures the intoxicating need to be someone’s only choice while opening a more rhythmic chapter ahead of Romantic Girl Syndrome.
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Alice Pisano on “Only Girl” and Romantic Girl Syndrome
“Only Girl” captures the desire to be someone’s entire world. What emotion or moment first gave you the idea for the song?
Alice Pisano: I was in a new relationship and hadn’t felt such strong, visceral feelings in a while—that total, intoxicating love. I wanted to capture that exact feeling, the deep need to know that, to the other person, there is simply no one else but you.
You’ve described that kind of love as so complete that it can feel almost spiritual. Where is the line for you between deep devotion and romantic obsession?
Alice Pisano: I actually think a little obsession is required, especially at the beginning! But I’ve always been quite balanced in love. I’m never really jealous without a good reason (or so I like to think!) and I don’t tend to get overly possessive.
“Only Girl” brings dance elements into your music in a more pronounced way. What did that change unlock for you creatively?
Alice Pisano: What’s funny is that my bestie and I actually wrote it acoustically on piano. But when we started experimenting with production, it became clear that the song belonged in the dance-pop world. It was so much fun to just embrace that energy and fully lean into it!
The track balances euphoric production with lyrics rooted in vulnerability and longing. How did you make sure the emotional weight remained intact once the song became bigger and more dance-driven?
Alice Pisano: The middle eight is really the emotional anchor of the track. Right after this massive dance drop, everything strips back into something vulnerable and intimate. That shift creates a really stark contrast, which keeps the song grounded in its emotional weight.
The new EP is called Romantic Girl Syndrome. What does that phrase mean to you, and what connects the songs within this project?
Alice Pisano: I’ve always been an unapologetic hopeless romantic. I’m obsessed with Jane Austen, period dramas, rom-coms, and visiting historic castles with romantic backstories. I truly believe in soulmates and happily-ever-afters. With this EP, I wanted to explore the different nuances of being a romantic—and showcase different sides of my music. It’s sweet, but also obsessive; playful, but with a melancholic edge (you haven’t seen this side yet but it’s coming!).
Your songwriting is remarkably open about your emotional life. Has becoming more visible as an artist ever made you hesitate before putting something deeply personal into a song?
Alice Pisano: I try not to overthink it! I love being as honest as possible when I write. In my experience, it’s always those specific, deeply personal details that end up resonating most with people.
The response to this era on social media has been particularly strong. What have you learned about “Only Girl” from seeing which lyrics, emotions or moments your listeners immediately connect with?
Alice Pisano: Seeing people react to it has taught me not to be afraid of stepping outside my usual box. Leaning into a new sub-genre and pushing past your comfort zone—while staying true to your core as an artist—can unlock an entirely new world of connection.
Your fans, the Pixies, have become an increasingly visible part of your story. How has that community changed your relationship with releasing music and sharing parts of yourself publicly?
Alice Pisano: Building such a loyal, passionate fanbase is an absolute delight—it genuinely feels like we’re growing a family together. Reading their messages and comments every day keeps me inspired and motivates me constantly to keep creating.
You’ve experienced your music connecting in very different spaces, from millions of streams and TikTok videos to BBC Radio 1 and live stages. Which kind of reaction still feels the most surreal to you?
Alice Pisano: All of it feels surreal at times! But for me, nothing will ever compare to performing live and connecting with people face-to-face in a room.
Songs can change once they leave the studio and meet a live audience. How do you imagine “Only Girl” feeling in a room full of people, and has performing influenced the way you approach your newer material?
Alice Pisano: I think “Only Girl” is going to be incredible live—a total anthem to scream at the top of your lungs! When I’m in the initial writing stage, I don’t focus too much on the live setup yet. My priority in the studio is always serving the song and getting the production right first.
If Romantic Girl Syndrome represents a snapshot of who Alice Pisano is right now, what do you hope listeners understand about you by the time they reach the end of the EP?
Alice Pisano: That there isn’t just one version of Alice Pisano! There are several sides to who I am as an artist and a person, but they all coexist happily together. I can’t wait for everyone to hear the rest of the EP!
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