Rising Artist Alemeda Prepares for First Headlining Tour

Alemeda's new EP 'But What The Hell Do I Know' reflects her evolving perspective and the challenges of a music career.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Rising artist Alemeda is preparing for her first headlining tour, bringing her 'But Where The Hell Should I Realize' show to The Roxy in Los Angeles on February 26. Alemeda's upbringing, split between Ethiopia and Arizona, instilled in her a familiarity with chaos and a lack of stability, which she believes has uniquely prepared her for the unpredictable nature of a career in music. Her new EP is a 'raw, self-questioning project' that reflects her growth and evolving worldview, as she navigates the financial instability and challenges faced by Black women in the alternative music scene.

Why it matters

Alemeda's experience highlights the growing demand for authenticity and a willingness among audiences to embrace artists who defy easy categorization, suggesting a potential reshaping of genre boundaries and a more inclusive landscape for diverse voices in the music industry.

The details

Alemeda's new EP, 'But What The Hell Do I Know,' explores the evolution of her perspective between the ages of 19 and 25. She acknowledges the financial instability inherent in a music career, noting that artists 'can work 100 hours a week and you just get nothing.' Alemeda also recognizes the challenges faced by Black women in the alternative music scene, stating, 'A lot of people of color who are in the alternative genre really go through that, especially Black women.' However, she feels a shift is occurring, with audiences becoming more receptive to artists on their own terms.

  • Alemeda will be performing at The Roxy in Los Angeles on February 26, 2026.
  • Alemeda's new EP, 'But What The Hell Do I Know,' explores the evolution of her perspective between the ages of 19 and 25.

The players

Alemeda

A rising artist preparing for her first headlining tour and releasing a new EP that reflects her evolving perspective and the challenges of a music career.

Doechii

An artist who encouraged Alemeda to push her vocal boundaries on the new EP.

Hayley Williams

The lead singer of the band Paramore, whose song 'All I Wanted Was You' inspired Alemeda's vocal performance on the new EP.

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What they’re saying

“Moving back and forth a lot, I got used to the chaoticness, no stability.”

— Alemeda (newsy-today.com)

“A lot of people of color who are in the alternative genre really go through that, especially Black women.”

— Alemeda (newsy-today.com)

“I always say me feeling like my frontal lobe is developed is what shaped the whole EP.”

— Alemeda (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

As she embarks on her first full-length headlining tour, Alemeda is focused on preparation and creating an intimate experience for her fans, hoping to 'remember faces and remember names.'

The takeaway

Alemeda's experience highlights the growing demand for authenticity and a willingness among audiences to embrace artists who defy easy categorization, suggesting a potential reshaping of genre boundaries and a more inclusive landscape for diverse voices in the music industry.