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 development and self-discovery for me. Personally, it’s been about embracing vulnerability and discovering power in my experiences. Artistically, it’s been about pushing boundaries—exploring new sounds, collaborating with unbelievable abilities, 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. Might you share the way you approached writing such emotionally uncooked and private songs?
When penning this EP, I allowed myself to be fully open. I revisited previous journals and even precise unsent letters to channel the feelings I felt throughout these moments of heartbreak. It was cathartic, nearly like remedy. The aim was to be sincere 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 positively seeing how tracks like “Spherical & Spherical” and “Strangers” resonated with individuals world wide. 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 straightforward, nevertheless it’s price it.
‘Strangers’ alerts a shift out of your dance-pop roots to a extra emotive pop model. What impressed this musical evolution, and what do you hope listeners take away from it?
I wished to point out one other aspect 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, irrespective of how painful they is likely to be.
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 stability vulnerability and confidence in your songwriting?
It’s about embracing either side of myself. Vulnerability and confidence aren’t opposites—they’re two elements of the identical journey. In my songs, I goal to point out how moments of weak spot can result in power 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 utilize to channel your feelings into your music?
I really like creating imaginative and prescient boards with pictures, phrases, and colors that characterize the temper of a tune I’m engaged on. I additionally journal quite a bit—it’s the place a lot of my lyrics originate. Typically, I’ll even revisit previous recollections or locations to recapture a sense.
With Unsent Love Letters Vol.1 out on the earth, 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 anticipate my subsequent function single to drop early within the yr, giving a style of what’s to come back. Re collaborations my lips are sealed for now!! Keep tuned – that is just 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. Traits come and go, however what actually connects is your distinctive story. Belief your instincts, encompass your self with a supportive crew, and by no means cease rising as an artist and particular person. It’s a tricky business, however there’s area for everybody to shine.
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