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Fletcher released a special live performance EP on September 28, 2025, titled ”Would I Still Love Me If I Really Knew Me? (Live from California)”, featuring tracks from ”Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?”. The live EP features intimate renditions of five tracks, accompanied by [[Grammy Award]]-winning producer and co-executive producer [[Jennifer Decilveo]] on piano, and artist and songwriter [[Shane McAnally]] on guitar. The visual accompaniment, directed by Carissa Gallo, features Fletcher performing all five songs against the backdrop of the Californian mountains.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Taylor |first=Sam |url=https://readdork.com/news/fletcher-live-ep-would-i-still-love-me/ |title=Fletcher has dropped a new live EP, ”Would I Still Love Me If I Really Knew Me? (Live from California)” |magazine=[[Dork (magazine)|Dork]] |date=September 28, 2025 |access-date=October 20, 2025}}</ref>
Fletcher released a special live performance EP on September 28, 2025, titled ”Would I Still Love Me If I Really Knew Me? (Live from California)”, featuring tracks from ”Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?”. The live EP features intimate renditions of five tracks, accompanied by [[Grammy Award]]-winning producer [[Jennifer Decilveo]] on piano, and [[Shane McAnally]] on guitar. The visual accompaniment, directed by Carissa Gallo, features Fletcher performing all five songs against the backdrop of the Californian mountains.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Taylor |first=Sam |url=https://readdork.com/news/fletcher-live-ep-would-i-still-love-me/ |title=Fletcher has dropped a new live EP, ”Would I Still Love Me If I Really Knew Me? (Live from California)” |magazine=[[Dork (magazine)|Dork]] |date=September 28, 2025 |access-date=October 20, 2025}}</ref>
===Track listing===
===Track listing===
| Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? | |
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| Released | July 18, 2025 (2025-07-18) |
| Length | 39:51 |
| Label | Capitol |
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Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Fletcher. It was released on July 18, 2025, through Capitol Records.
Ahead of the album’s release, Fletcher described the project as deeply personal, calling it “my heart split open on record” in a hand-written letter shared with fans.[1][2] She noted that the album was born from questioning whether she would still be loved if she revealed her present self, framing it as both an expression of vulnerability and liberation.[3] Much of her earlier work had centered on sapphic narratives, and with the release of “Boy” she introduced a different perspective by addressing a relationship with a man.[4] She explained that, with this project, she aimed to show a softer and more tender side of herself. She further stated that while her past performances often revolved around creating an epic party-like experience for her audience, she now sought to foster a different kind of connection that reflected her own present experience.[5]
Fletcher told Rolling Stone that the flood of emotions informing the album occurred in late 2024 and early 2025, following her last tour. Regarding the inspiration behind “Boy”, she did not provide specifics about her current relationship status. But she noted that she is in a positive place personally, adding that she had recently begun experiencing love again and feeling a deeper emotional connection.[6]
According to Elle, the album consists of twelve introspective tracks that reveal a more unguarded side of Fletcher.[5] Discussing the project, Fletcher described this new era as “a continuation” of her artistry — an emotional deepening and expansion rather than a departure from her previous work.[7] The closing track, “Would You Still Love Me?”, incorporates spoken word elements and poses questions to herself and her listeners.[5] In an interview with Rolling Stone, Fletcher discussed the song “Boy”, explaining that it reflects a new chapter in her queer journey after unexpectedly falling in love with a man.[6][8] While she emphasized that she remains “so proud to be queer” and that the album is “not about a guy” but rather about self-discovery and acceptance.[8] Fletcher also described “Hi, Everyone Leave Please” as a long-held personal track expressing a plea for freedom and space, addressing her experiences in the music industry, including competition, shifting expectations, and burnout.[9]
In the lead-up to the album announcement, Fletcher cleared her Instagram page and began posting new teasers, including Pride Month greetings and the hand-written letter about the record.[3] The album is her first studio album since her second album, In Search of the Antidote (2024).[10]
Fletcher released the album’s lead single, “Boy”, in June 5, 2025, and simultaneously announced the upcoming album.[11] “Boy” marked the beginning of a new phase in her career.[3] The second single, “Hi, Everyone Leave Please”, was released on July 25, accompanied by a video directed by the creative duo Birthplace, consisting of Pfion Vince and Madison Phipps.[9][12]
| Would I Still Love Me If I Really Knew Me? (Live from California) | |
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| Released | September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26) |
| Length | 17:28 |
| Label | Capitol |
Fletcher released a special live performance EP on September 28, 2025, titled Would I Still Love Me If I Really Knew Me? (Live from California), featuring tracks from Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?.[13] The live EP features intimate renditions of five tracks, accompanied by Grammy Award-winning producer Jennifer Decilveo on piano, and Grammy winning artist Shane McAnally on guitar. The visual accompaniment, directed by Carissa Gallo, features Fletcher performing all five songs against the backdrop of the Californian mountains.[14]
All tracks were written and produced by Fletcher and Jennifer Decilveo, except where noted.
| Title | Writer(s) | ||
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| 1. | “Would You Still Love Me?” (Live from California) | 3:09 | |
| 2. | “Chaos” (Live from California) | 3:58 | |
| 3. | “Good Girl / Gone Girl” (Live from California) | 3:45 | |
| 4. | “Boy” (Live from California) | 3:49 | |
| 5. | “Congratulations!” (Live from California) | 2:46 | |
| Total length: | 17:38 | ||
Clash noted that Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?‘s dreamy, acoustic pop sound encourages reflection on identity, change, and self-love.[15] Dork described the album as a candid and introspective record, highlighting its focus on self-discovery and the challenges of balancing personal authenticity with the expectations of others.[16] Stereoboard observed that it features a more stripped-back production compared to Fletcher’s previous synth-pop work, emphasizing her experiences in the music industry and marking a turning point in her musical and lyrical direction.[17] Melodic Magazine noted that while listeners first encountered Fletcher’s alter ego, Cari, on her previous project Girl of My Dreams through tracks like “For Cari” and “I Think I’m Growing”, the new album brings her true self to the forefront, allowing Cari to take center stage.[18]
Elle stated that while her earlier work has frequently drawn from autobiographical experiences, Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? carries a different kind of rawness.[5] Billboard described the album as deeply introspective and often discomforting, highlighting Fletcher’s willingness to confront difficult personal questions.[19]
All songs were written and produced by Fletcher and Jennifer Decilveo, except where noted.
| Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | ||
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| 1. | “Party” | 3:34 | ||
| 2. | “Hi, Everyone Leave Please” | 2:56 | ||
| 3. | “Don’t Tempt Me…” | 3:56 | ||
| 4. | “The Arsonist” |
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3:28 | |
| 5. | “Boy” |
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3:22 | |
| 6. | “Chaos” | 3:42 | ||
| 7. | “Distance” | 3:23 | ||
| 8. | “Good Girl / Gone Girl” | 3:20 | ||
| 9. | “All of the Women” | 3:54 | ||
| 10. | “Congratulations!” | 3:10 | ||
| 11. | “Would You Still Love Me?” | 5:06 | ||
| Total length: | 39:51 | |||
| Title | ||
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| 12. | “Hail Mary” | 3:24 |
| Total length: | 42:55 | |
- “Distance” is stylized as “D i s t a n c e”.
Credits were adapted from AllMusic.[20]
- Adam Burt – mastering assistant
- Aldae – composer
- Allison Blythe – marketing
- Brett Ruttenberg – publicity
- Bridie Connelan – marketing
- Caithyn Smith – composer
- Cari Fletcher – composer, executive producer, producer
- Carissa Gallo – photography
- Carter Gregory – A&R
- Dale Becker – mastering
- David Levita – bass, guitar
- Eli Heisler – mixing assistant
- Fletcher – primary artist
- Jannat Choudhury – publicity
- Jennifer Decilveo – composer, drum programming, engineer, executive producer, organ, piano, producer, programming, synthesizer
- John Geraghty – A&R, management
- Kam Sangha – producer
- Katie Harvey – mastering assistant
- Lisa DiAngelo – publicity
- Liz Isik – A&R
- Malay – composer, producer
- Nate Mingo – mastering assistant
- Nick Squillante – engineer
- Orla Gorman – marketing
- Patrick Kelly – bass
- Rob Kinelski – mixing
- Sam Ks – drums
- Sean Cook – engineer
- Shane McAnally – composer
- Sylvia MacCalla – vocal producer
- Tess Bjiere – art direction, creative director
- Zach Martin – producer
- ^ Murray, Robbin (June 5, 2025). “Fletcher Announces New Album ‘Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?’“. Clash. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ Assis, Tássia (July 2, 2025). “15 Must-Hear Albums Arriving In July 2025: Kesha, BSB, Burna Boy & More”. Grammy. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c Lassalle, Jade (June 5, 2025). “Fletcher announces new album, releases tender single “Boy”“. Melodic Magazine. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ Lassalle, Jade (June 24, 2025). “The Fletcher Drama: “Boy”, Biphobia, and Bad Marketing”. Melodic Magazine. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Maude, Samuel (June 18, 2025). “There’s More to Fletcher Than Chaos”. Elle. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Aramesh, Waiss (June 5, 2025). “Fletcher Talks About Her Radically Honest New Album And the ‘Magical Feeling’ of New Love”. Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 18, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ Barnum-Bobb, Phebe (July 28, 2025). “Fletcher: “I’ve always viewed my queerness as this open door of possibility”“. Gay Times. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ a b Avila, Daniela (June 5, 2025). “Fletcher Reveals She Fell in Love with a Man: ‘It Shocked Me Just as Much as Anybody Else’“. People. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ a b Taylor, Sam (July 25, 2025). “Fletcher has shared a new video for her single ‘Hi, Everyone Leave Please’“. Dork. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ Tyler Damara Kelly (June 6, 2025). “Fletcher announces third album, Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?“. The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (June 5, 2025). “Fletcher has announced her new album Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?“. Dork. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ “Fletcher Shares Third Studio Album Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? Today”. Universal Music Canada. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Sam. “Today, Fletcehr Releases Would I Still Love Me If I Really Knew Me? (Live from California)“. Universal Music Canada. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (September 28, 2025). “Fletcher has dropped a new live EP, Would I Still Love Me If I Really Knew Me? (Live from California)“. Dork. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ a b “Fletcher – Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?“. Clash. July 9, 2025. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Newton, Felicity (July 28, 2025). “Fletcher – Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?“. Dork. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Herring, Issy (July 24, 2025). “Fletcher – Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? (Album Review)”. Stereoboard. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ Denning, Reagan (June 18, 2025). “Fletcher brings Cari, the woman behind the mic, to center stage on Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? — Album Review”. Melodic Magazine. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (July 18, 2025). “Queer Jams of the Week: New Music from King Princess, Reneé Rapp, Blood Orange & More”. Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ “Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? — Fletcher | Credits”. AllMusic. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ “Ultratop.be – Fletcher – Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?” (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ “Offiziellecharts.de – Fletcher – Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?” (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
