Polly Havelock speaks with rising star Allegra about her plans for 2025.
2024 has been a 12 months of transformation for you, with the discharge of ‘Unsent Love Letters Vol.1.’ How would you sum up this 12 months personally and artistically?
2024 has been an unbelievable 12 months 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 skills, and sharing my most private tales by way of music. It’s been difficult, but in addition 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 scripting this EP, I allowed myself to be fully open. I revisited outdated journals and even precise unsent letters to channel the feelings I felt throughout these moments of heartbreak. It was cathartic, nearly like remedy. The objective 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 12 months?
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, but it surely’s price it.
‘Strangers’ indicators 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 indicate one other facet of myself – one which’s introspective and uncooked. The shift felt pure as I labored by way of 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 at all times impressed me to assume exterior the field. For the ‘Strangers’ video, I drew from London’s vibrant road tradition and its knack for storytelling by way of 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 either side of myself. Vulnerability and confidence aren’t opposites—they’re two components of the identical journey. In my songs, I intention to indicate how moments of weak point 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 employ to channel your feelings into your music?
I really like creating imaginative and prescient boards with pictures, phrases, and hues that characterize the temper of a track I’m engaged on. I additionally journal loads—it’s the place lots of my lyrics originate. Generally, I’ll even revisit outdated reminiscences 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 may 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 characteristic single to drop early within the 12 months, giving a style of what’s to come back. 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. Traits 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 particular person. It’s a tricky business, however there’s house for everybody to shine.
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