Allegra has made an electrifying return with ‘Wildfire’ – a luminous dance-pop gem aiming to unfold love in an typically divided world. We caught up with the London-based singer and located extra…
Hello Allegra! How are you?
Hey! I’m doing rather well, thanks. It’s been a busy however thrilling time, and I’m simply so grateful for every part that’s taking place proper now.
What a 12 months 2024 was for you! From the hit collaboration with DJ Alok on ‘Love You Proper Again’ to your debut EP, ‘Unsent Love Letters Vol.1,’ you actually made your mark on the pop scene. Now, you’re returning with ‘Wildfire’ – are you able to speak us by means of the inspiration behind the radiant new single?
Thanks a lot! Wildfire got here from this place of desirous to unfold love, particularly in a world that typically feels heavy and divided. The concept was about love catching on and spreading quick, identical to a wildfire, however in the most effective, strongest method doable. I needed to remind folks that after we come collectively, we’re unstoppable — love actually can change every part.
The observe seems like an immediate hit, capturing the unstoppable power of affection and unity. How does the tune convert the unfavourable connotations of ‘Wildfire’ right into a glowing image of connection?
That was precisely the problem I cherished about writing it! A wildfire may be damaging, however I needed to flip that on its head and present how one thing can unfold so shortly in a optimistic method. Love, kindness, and assist — if these might catch like a wildfire, think about how highly effective that may very well be? I needed to seize that unstoppable, contagious feeling of human connection.
Out of your debut single to now, how does the observe replicate the way you’ve advanced as an artist?
I feel Wildfire exhibits a extra assured, bolder facet of me. I’ve grown a lot since my first single, each personally and musically, and I’m far more comfy being weak and talking about issues that actually matter to me. This tune seems like me stepping up and taking my sound to the subsequent degree — it’s nonetheless catchy and danceable, however it has a much bigger message behind it.
Co-produced by Tim Gosden and Becky Smith, the observe matches completely into your discography, mixing electronica with a very irresistible refrain. Are you heading down a extra dance-pop course or is ‘Wildfire’ extra of a standalone observe?
I feel Wildfire is a bridge between the place I’ve been and the place I’m going. Dance-pop will at all times have a spot in my coronary heart — I like making folks transfer — however I’m additionally exploring extra private tales and deeper feelings in my music. So that you’ll hear me bouncing between these worlds a bit extra. I’m not sticking to 1 lane, however Wildfire positively exhibits my love for dance-infused pop.
‘Wildfire’ might immediately get anybody on the dancefloor with its unrelenting power. What’s your go-to tune that may at all times encourage you to bop?
Ooh, it needs to be “Levitating” by Dua Lipa. It by no means fails! I hear that beat and I’m immediately up and shifting, it doesn’t matter what temper I’m in.
We’re actually having fun with your way of life and behind-the-scenes content material on social media! What does a typical day within the studio appear to be for you?
Thanks! I like having the ability to share these behind-the-scenes moments. A typical day within the studio normally begins with catching up with the group — we’re like just a little household, so there’s at all times rather a lot to speak about. From there, we’ll begin constructing concepts, whether or not that’s from scratch or one thing I’ve written at residence. There’s a great deal of laughing, experimenting, and attempting out sudden issues that typically change into the most effective components of the observe. And naturally, a number of tea with honey to maintain my voice feeling good!
What does your artistic course of appear to be and the way did it adapt for ‘Wildfire?’
My course of is normally fairly collaborative — I like bouncing concepts off the folks I work with. For Wildfire, it was essential to get that explosive, uplifting feeling throughout, so I actually centered on the power of the melodies and the way the lyrics might really feel common. It was additionally about stripping again something that felt too sophisticated and letting the message shine by means of.
Are you able to tease what’s subsequent — maybe an ‘Unsent Love Letters Vol.2’ on the best way?
Nicely, I can say there’s a new EP coming, however it’s not Unsent Love Letters Vol. 2 simply but! All will likely be revealed quickly. I really shot the music video for the lead single simply yesterday, and it’s all feeling so thrilling proper now. I can’t wait to share extra — there’s a lot within the works!
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