Gaga is Back
Gaga is back. The queen of all things weird, jaw-dropping, and groundbreaking has released her latest album—one that’s revived the electro-craze Lady Gaga trailblazer in the 2010s. Mayhem, released March 7, 2025, has OG Gaga fans reliving the days of peak “Mother Monster”—most notably from her performance of the track Abracadabra.
Lady Gaga has always been known for her eccentric looks, bold themes, and unmatched energy. But in recent years, she’s leaned into a more acoustic and personal feel. This shift has worked well, showcasing her incredible vocal range and musical talent, but fans often admit they miss her weird, unconventional style. Her fanbase has grown into a culture and community of its own, highlighted by the explosive support from the LGBTQ+ community following her Born This Way era. Gaga’s commitment to authenticity has spoken to millions and cemented her as a lasting inspiration in pop culture and music alike.
Mayhem marks a return to Gaga’s pop-synth roots, setting aside her powerful ballads and piano-led performances for now. The Abracadabra music video—premiered as a surprise at the Grammy Awards—delivers everything we consider classic Gaga: stunning choreography, red leather spikes, and a face glammed to the gods. Since its release, fans around the world have been praising both Abracadabra and Mayhem as a whole. Some users on X (formerly Twitter) have commented that Gaga is simply “reheating old nachos” by returning to her old sound, not introducing anything new. But in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gaga responded, “My nachos are mine and I invented them, and I’m proud of them.”
Lady Gaga has been a staple of 2000s pop culture, and she’s proving that no matter what sound she chooses to don—it’s hers, and hers alone.
