Rachel Chinouriri Is a Garden of Eden at NYC’s All Things Go Music Festival - Atwood Magazine

      British singer/songwriter Rachel Chinouriri brought enthusiasm and affection to the stage at Forest Hills Stadium for the 2025 All Things Go Music Festival.

      Stream: “Never Need Me” – Rachel Chinouriri

      With stars in her hair and eyes, Rachel Chinouriri caught the attention of acclaimed actress Florence Pugh, who starred in the “Never Need Me” music video. In 2025, she collaborated with sombr for a fresh version of “All I Ever Asked.” This year, she performed as a featured artist at the All Things Go festival, which takes place in Washington DC, New York City, and Toronto. She graced the stage at New York City’s Forest Hills Stadium on Friday, sharing the lineup with artists Djo and Lucy Dacus, flaunting a ripped clothing style and two silver star-shaped clips in her hair.

      Part of Rachel Chinouriri’s charm, at least before experiencing her live, lies in how effortlessly her songs can be enjoyed. They are all engaging and simply enjoyable, whether you are commuting to work or having a picnic on a late summer day.

      However, when Rachel Chinouriri is on stage, something truly resonates. She connects with each fan, making eye contact as she waves. She performed air guitar for some of her songs and confidently raised her microphone stand for others. The audience could feel her energy and genuine stage presence.

      Towards the conclusion of her set, Rachel Chinouriri explained the meaning behind one particular song, which originally started as a crush anthem but evolved into a celebration of friendship love. She often receives voice notes that echo similar themes of love between friends and the bond between fans and artists.

      “You can’t overspend it,” she remarked, expressing her gratitude for her fans and the security team ensuring everyone’s safety. “I encourage you all to tell someone you love them,” Chinouriri urged, emphasizing the uncertainty of tomorrow. As her performance continued, she had the audience two-step and "listen and repeat" along to some tracks. The crowd came alive during “All I Ever Asked” and “Never Needed Me.”

      “Somewhere beneath the surface,

      I wanna find if you’re the problem or the purpose.

      ‘Cause it’s borderline,

      Never know if you’re sorry for what you said.

      For all I know you adore me,

      But keep it all inside your head”

      – “All I Ever Asked,” Rachel Chinouriri

      The undeniable “marketability” of today’s pop stars is apparent – from Charli XCX’s chaotic Brat summer to Sabrina Carpenter’s charming, quirky stage presence. Rachel Chinouriri embodies a Gen Z-reclaims-Y2K aesthetic that seamlessly aligns with her musical style.

      Songs like “Can We Talk About Isaac” deliver a striking burst of youthful energy, and “Never Needed Me” resonates like an early 2000s pop-rock anthem, especially during her live shows, where the crowd enthusiastically sings along to every lyric.

      Rachel Chinouriri is undeniably a rising star.

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