Julia Michaels Enters Her Power Era with New EP 'Second Self'

From chart-topping songwriter to multi-platinum-selling GRAMMY® nominated solo artist and businesswoman, Julia Michaels has officially entered her most empowered and creatively liberated chapter yet, sitting firmly in the driver’s seat as she releases her EP, ‘Second Self’ out now via her own label, GFY Records. Fans can stream the album here. 

Comprised of six sharp and smart tracks, “Heaven II”, “Scissors”, “Try Your Luck”, “F.O.O.L.", “GFY”, and “Time”, 'Second Self' is a declaration of artistic ownership, showcasing Michaels’ signature puns, biting lyricism, and deep relatability. It represents not only evolution as a performer and lyricist but also her fearless step into full independence, now as founder of GFY Records. For the first time in her career, she’s writing, releasing, and calling the shots, without compromise.

“I’ve spent so much of my life helping other people tell their stories,” says Michaels. “This time, it’s just me. These songs are mine. This project is mine. And that’s the most liberating feeling I’ve ever had”.

‘Second Self’  is bold, unapologetic, and emotionally raw, a testament to Michaels’ journey toward self definition. It’s a project that embraces imperfection, celebrates growth, and explores the complexities of womanhood, heartbreak, defiance, and healing with unflinching honesty.

For over a decade, Julia Michaels has been one of the most influential and prolific forces in modern pop music. She’s written or co-written hits for an astonishing roster of artists, including Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, P!NK, Britney Spears, Niall Horan, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe, Keith Urban, The Chicks, and Hailee Steinfeld, helping shape the sound of a generation. Her fingerprints are on 25 Billboard Hot 100 charting tracks, 14 of which have reached the Top 40, including two #1s: Bieber’s “Sorry” and Gomez’s “Lose You to Love Me”. 

Now, Julia Michaels isn’t just one of the most sought-after voices in music—she’s also become one of its most uncompromising. She recently debuted her bold new sound with fearless energy and style on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performing “GFY” and “Scissors” alongside Maren Morris.