Suki Waterhouse discovers a new sound on latest album ‘Loveland’
Suki Waterhouse began work on her latest album, ‘Loveland,’ right after completing her second album, ‘Memoir of A Sparklemuffin,’ in 2024. As Waterhouse describes it, she was seeking a personal revolution, and the process of crafting the album, especially the track “Loveland,” played a significant role in helping her achieve that. For her, the act of creating music is transformative in itself, where the artist melds with the artwork, emerging as a new version of themselves.
In line with this spirit of reinvention, Waterhouse collaborated with fresh talents on ‘Loveland,’ including Amy Allen and Aaron Dessner, known for his work with artists like Taylor Swift. Additionally, Mick Fleetwood’s drumming on the track “Morals” added an unexpected twist to the mix. Waterhouse revealed that her role in the TV series “Daisy Jones & the Six,” based on a novel echoing Fleetwood Mac’s origin story, inspired her to enlist Fleetwood’s talents.
The singer deliberated on the thematic evolution captured in ‘Loveland,’ highlighting the changes in her life post the birth of her child with partner Robert Pattinson. She acknowledged the complexities of balancing her artistic pursuits with newfound motherhood, delving into the insecurities and fears inherent in this phase. Although the album doesn’t overtly revolve around her parenthood, its subtext carries echoes of this transformative experience, subtly woven into tracks like “Weirdo.”
Waterhouse shed light on her creative process, emphasizing the distinction between her unrestrained writing space and the subsequent curation process for public consumption. While channeling her personal experiences into introspective songs like “Weirdo” and “Notting Hill,” she articulates the dual nature of her artistic expression. The raw, uninhibited writing phase contrasts with the later considerations of audience reception and commercial viability, embodying an internal conflict between authenticity and validation.
In songs like “Notting Hill,” Waterhouse explores themes of loss and nostalgia, reflecting on bidding farewell to a significant place while preserving its memory through music. Her compositions often draw from her past experiences, serving as a means to process ineffable emotions and capture fleeting moments. Despite the divergence of voices within her creative process – one purely expressive, the other commercially pragmatic – Waterhouse navigates the tension between these aspects to shape a cohesive narrative in ‘Loveland.’
“Nice to Have” daughter hasn’t detracted from my art or work. “How I divided my life really helped me focus more on my music.” The support and understanding of her partner have been instrumental in juggling her roles as a mother and artist. Through her musical journey, Waterhouse continues to carve out a space for personal reflection and artistic growth, fostering a deep connection between her evolving identity and the melodies that define her latest album.