Allegra has made an electrifying return with ‘Wildfire’ – a luminous dance-pop gem aiming to unfold love in an usually 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 thing that’s occurring proper now.
What a yr 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 discuss us by means of the inspiration behind the radiant new single?
Thanks a lot! ‘Wildfire’ got here from this place of eager to unfold love, particularly in a world that generally feels heavy and divided. The concept was about love catching on and spreading quick, similar to a wildfire, however in the most effective, strongest method doable. I wished to remind people who after we come collectively, we’re unstoppable – love actually can change every thing.
The observe seems like an on the spot hit, capturing the unstoppable drive of affection and unity. How does the music convert the adverse connotations of ‘Wildfire’ right into a glowing image of connection?
That was precisely the problem I liked about writing it! A wildfire might be damaging, however I wished to flip that on its head and present how one thing can unfold so rapidly in a optimistic method. Love, kindness, and help – if these may catch like a wildfire, think about how highly effective that could possibly be? I wished to seize that unstoppable, contagious feeling of human connection.
Out of your debut single to now, how does the observe mirror the way you’ve developed as an artist?
I believe 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 snug being weak and talking about issues that basically matter to me. This music seems like me stepping up and taking my sound to the following degree – it’s nonetheless catchy and danceable, but it surely 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 believe 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 really like making individuals 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 undoubtedly exhibits my love for dance-infused pop.
‘Wildfire’ may immediately get anybody on the dancefloor with its unrelenting vitality. What’s your go-to music that may at all times encourage you to bounce?
Ooh, it must 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 seem like for you?
Thanks! I really like with the ability to share these behind-the-scenes moments. A typical day within the studio normally begins with catching up with the staff – we’re like somewhat 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 house. There’s a great deal of laughing, experimenting, and making an attempt out sudden issues that generally turn out to be the most effective elements of the observe. And naturally, numerous tea with honey to maintain my voice feeling good!
What does your artistic course of seem like and the way did it adapt for ‘Wildfire’?
My course of is normally fairly collaborative – I really like bouncing concepts off the individuals I work with. For ‘Wildfire’, it was essential to get that explosive, uplifting feeling throughout, so I actually centered on the vitality of the melodies and the way the lyrics may really feel common. It was additionally about stripping again something that felt too difficult 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 way in which?
Nicely, I can say there’s a new EP coming, but it surely’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!
Hearken to ‘Wildfire’ right here.
