Inspired by a powerful dream about her late father, the heartfelt ballad captures the raw emotions of love, loss, and remembrance, delivering an intimate tribute. She reflects on the deeply personal nature of the song, the emotional weight of sharing it with the world, and what lies ahead in her musical journey...
How did you originally get into music?
I’ve been singing ever since I could. After constantly performing for family and at school, I decided around 16 that I wanted to start taking it seriously and eventually went on to do a uni course in vocals.
Your new release, 10+2, is a reflective ballad capturing the loss of your late father. How does this heartfelt tribute encapsulate your personal experience?
I wrote the song after I had a vivid dream about my dad. It forced me to write this song and reflect on the beautiful times with him.
How does the track reflect how you’ve musically evolved as an artist?
Hmm… this wasn’t an intentional change of direction, if I’m being completely honest. I never thought I’d release this song—it was something I wrote just for me and my grief. But I guess it’s taught me that being an artist shouldn’t come with barriers on what style you create. I want to be more experimental and not pigeonhole myself.
With a message close to your heart and an intimate, acoustic sound, this may be your most vulnerable release to date. Has releasing the track been an emotionally challenging experience?
It absolutely is the most vulnerable song I’ve released, and it’s been the hardest release—my emotions have been all over the place. At times, I’ve almost had to pretend the release wasn’t happening because it’s been quite intense. I recognize the beauty of being able to share my dad with the world, but it’s also a very strange position to be in and has made his death feel very real again.
The music video is beautifully touching, showcasing your close relationship with your father. What message do you think it puts across to listeners?
I’m not sure, really. Honestly, I don’t think I’ll be able to watch it again. It was so tough to make, and watching it breaks my heart all over again. I just hope it brings comfort to people.
Will you continue to explore this stripped-back sound, or return to your electro-pop roots?
I’m not sure—we’ll see.
What are your hopes and aspirations for the rest of the year?
I’ve been suffering from a voice condition for over a year now, which is preventing me from singing (this release was recorded three years ago). So I’m really hoping I can get this sorted and get back to singing again!
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