With the release of his new single “Traitor,” Orphan Prodigy, the solo project of Queens native Ian Keller, is making a statement. Entirely self-written, produced, and mixed, “Traitor” is the kind of raw, genre-blending anthem that hits just as hard emotionally as it does sonically. At the intersection of alternative rock and dance music, it captures a truth that feels especially relevant in today’s world: healing begins with honesty.

“I’m not someone who lets things simmer,” says Keller. “I process by creating, and this song is me doing that in real time.” That realness is what sets Orphan Prodigy apart in a world of over-polished pop. “Traitor” doesn’t pretend rejection is easy or pretty. Instead, it dives headfirst into it. From breakups to being ghosted by a childhood friend, and even the lifelong shadow of being adopted. For Keller, that sense of emotional abandonment became fuel for artistry.

What emerges is a track that’s as unfiltered as it is inspiring. Inspired by his earliest musical influence—The Offspring—“Traitor” pays homage to their signature grit while layering in danceable rhythms and surrealist visuals. Directed by fellow Queens native Jonathan Oliveira, the accompanying video paints a dark dreamscape with references to René Magritte and modern noir, turning pain into cinematic poetry.

Orphan Prodigy is doing more than creating a vibe — with his debut album Medication for a Modern World, he’s offering a raw, unfiltered reflection on the mental health battles facing today’s generation, embracing the discomfort rather than hiding from it.

“I want people to feel less alone in what they’re going through,” he says. “You can cry to this, or you can move to it. Either way, it’s valid.”

With unapologetic vulnerability and creative control at the center of everything he does, Orphan Prodigy is rewriting what it means to be an artist in 2025.Stream “Traitor” on June 6 and follow Orphan Prodigy’s journey at orphanprodigy.com and across all socials @orphanprodigy.