In an era where female rage is finally receiving the cultural attention it deserves, Rachel DeeLynn steps into the spotlight not with a whisper, but a scream. Her latest single, “Egomaniac,” is not just a catchy pop-rock song. It’s a war cry for every woman who has had enough — of being belittled, gaslit, ignored, ghosted, talked over, underestimated, and tossed aside by men whose egos far outweigh their emotional intelligence. And it hits like a sucker punch — in the best way.
DeeLynn, already no stranger to critical acclaim and industry momentum, makes an assertive and intentional statement with “Egomaniac.” It’s a takedown of toxic masculinity so sharp you can hear the blood dripping from the guitar strings. And yet, for all its edge, it’s still accessible, singable, and, frankly, fun.
The song opens with a deliciously petty yet eerily relatable vignette: “Lick your hair and brush your teeth / Blow yourself a kiss and wink / Still wearing your high school ring / Are you scared you’ve hit your peak?” There’s humor here, sure — but it’s biting. The kind of humor women are forced to cultivate as armor. It’s the humor you learn after enough late-night cries, ignored messages, and performative apologies.
What’s striking is that Rachel isn’t just venting — she’s diagnosing. She lays bare the anatomy of a narcissist with the precision of someone who’s lived it. She’s not afraid to call out behaviors that many artists might still veil in metaphors or euphemisms. “Shirtless on a shitty stage / Shitfaced on a Tuesday night / Never go for girls your age / Couldn’t be more not my type” — this is more than storytelling. It’s exposure. And it’s powerful.
In a media landscape still hesitant to let women be angry without consequence, “Egomaniac” refuses to play nice. It aligns with a lineage of artists who have dared to rage out loud — Alanis Morissette, Courtney Love, Fiona Apple — but does so with modern polish and unapologetic Gen Z boldness. Rachel isn’t looking for pity. She’s issuing notice.
What makes this song feminist isn’t just its content — it’s the context. Rachel DeeLynn is a trained musician (a Berklee College of Music alum) navigating a male-dominated industry that historically rewards women who toe the line. And yet here she is, shouting over the noise, taking up space, and doing it with searing honesty. Her willingness to embrace imperfection — emotional, lyrical, sonic — makes her more powerful, not less.
And it’s clearly resonating. The song has landed at #3 on the World Indie Music Charts, received major radio play, and continues to build momentum with her growing fanbase. Her resume includes Grammy consideration, BBC and KIIS FM airplay, and performances at top venues from Boston to Nashville — including The East Room, The Cobra, The Listening Room Café, and CMA Fest. This isn’t just a one-hit vent session. Rachel DeeLynn is building a legacy, one brutal truth at a time.
The bridge — “E is for everything / G got me sayin’ now / O I can’t wait until you figure out…” — isn’t just a cute acrostic moment. It’s a warning. The reckoning is coming, and Rachel’s not the only one with receipts.
We need more music like “Egomaniac.” We need more artists like Rachel DeeLynn — women who write without apology, sing without censorship, and call things exactly what they are. Because sometimes healing doesn’t come in the form of a soft ballad. Sometimes, it comes loud, angry, and dressed in black leather.
Mindy McCall
