Polly Havelock speaks with rising star Allegra about her plans for 2025.
2024 has been a yr of transformation for you, with the discharge of ‘Unsent Love Letters Vol.1.’ How would you sum up this yr personally and artistically?
2024 has been an unbelievable yr of progress and self-discovery for me. Personally, it’s been about embracing vulnerability and discovering energy in my experiences. Artistically, it’s been about pushing boundaries—exploring new sounds, collaborating with unbelievable skills, and sharing my most private tales by music. It’s been difficult, but additionally deeply rewarding.
‘Unsent Love Letters Vol.1’ explores the phases of a breakup. May you share the way you approached writing such emotionally uncooked and private songs?
When penning this EP, I allowed myself to be utterly open. I revisited outdated journals and even precise unsent letters to channel the feelings I felt throughout these moments of heartbreak. It was cathartic, virtually like remedy. The purpose was to be trustworthy and relatable, so listeners might discover items of their very own tales in mine.
From collaborating with Tiësto to crafting your debut EP, what was the height and pit of your journey this yr?
The height was undoubtedly seeing how tracks like “Spherical & Spherical” and “Strangers” resonated with individuals all over the world. Listening to my songs join with followers on such a deep stage is indescribable. The pit? Studying to navigate the emotional toll of pouring my coronary heart into my music. It’s not simple, but it surely’s value it.
‘Strangers’ alerts a shift out of your dance-pop roots to a extra emotive pop type. What impressed this musical evolution, and what do you hope listeners take away from it?
I wished to point out one other facet of myself – one which’s introspective and uncooked. The shift felt pure as I labored by private experiences. I hope listeners stroll away feeling seen, comforted, and empowered to embrace their very own transformations, regardless of how painful they is perhaps.
As a London-based artist, how has your metropolis influenced your sound and the visuals on your music, just like the playful music video for ‘Strangers’?
London is a melting pot of cultures and creativity, and it’s all the time impressed me to suppose outdoors the field. For the ‘Strangers’ video, I drew from London’s vibrant road tradition and its knack for storytelling by artwork.
Empowerment and self-worth are robust themes in your EP. How do you steadiness vulnerability and confidence in your songwriting?
It’s about embracing each side of myself. Vulnerability and confidence aren’t opposites—they’re two elements of the identical journey. In my songs, I purpose to point out how moments of weak spot can result in energy and the way self-worth is a course of we’re all engaged on.
You talked about your fascination with love letters rising up. Are there different distinctive rituals or practices you employ to channel your feelings into your music?
I like creating imaginative and prescient boards with pictures, phrases, and hues that signify the temper of a track I’m engaged on. I additionally journal lots—it’s the place lots of my lyrics originate. Typically, I’ll even revisit outdated reminiscences or locations to recapture a sense.
With Unsent Love Letters Vol.1 out on the planet, what’s subsequent for Allegra in 2025? Any thrilling plans or collaborations you’ll be able to trace at?
Completely! I’m thrilled to announce that Unsent Love Letters Vol.2 is already within the works and followers can count on my subsequent function single to drop early within the yr, giving a style of what’s to return. Re collaborations my lips are sealed for now!! Keep tuned – that is only the start!
Having transitioned from breakout membership hits to deeply private music, what recommendation would you give to artists looking for their voice in a aggressive business?
Keep genuine. Developments come and go, however what actually connects is your distinctive story. Belief your instincts, encompass your self with a supportive group, and by no means cease rising as an artist and individual. It’s a troublesome business, however there’s area for everybody to shine.
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