LLORÉN TAKES POP INTO ANOTHER GALAXY WITH HER MOST AMBITIOUS PROJECT YET |

From soundtracking some of television’s biggest moments to creating expansive cinematic worlds of her own, LLORÉN has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most distinctive emerging pop storytellers. Her retro-modern sound and powerful, emotive vocals have featured across global hits including Grey’s Anatomy, Love Island, The Traitors, The L Word and Sullivan’s Crossing, while also landing placements with Netflix, Disney, HBO Max, T-Mobile and Kay Jewelers.

Now, LLORÉN is embarking on her most ambitious creative venture yet with Love Is Alien (To Me), a bold three-chapter concept album that blends intergalactic sci-fi with deeply human themes of love, loss, family, identity and belonging. The journey begins with the soaring new single Take Me Away, an anthemic and theatrical track that sets the stage for an imaginative escape beyond Earth in search of a different kind of love.

Having earned praise from publications including Clash and The Line of Best Fit, performed at major events such as Radio 1’s Big Weekend and the Isle of Wight Festival, and drawn comparisons to artists like Lana Del Rey and Carly Rae Jepsen, LLORÉN continues to push the boundaries of modern pop. Today, we’re delighted to welcome her to talk about Take Me Away, the story behind Love Is Alien (To Me), and why sometimes the biggest questions about life and love might be answered among the stars.

First things first: your single ‘Take Me Away’. We want to know everything! How would you describe it to someone who hasn’t heard it yet?

Sonically, I would say hopeful, cinematic pop! It’s one girl’s wish to be beamed off this spinning rock to somewhere far away! It’s fun, it’s pop, but if you scratch the surface, there’s a deeper want and reasoning behind the escapism.

And, of course, ‘Take Me Away’ is just the beginning. It’s only the opener to one part of a much bigger project: your upcoming three-part sci-fi romance album, ‘Love Is Alien (To Me)’. We’d love to know all about the creative process behind such an imaginative saga of music.

‘Take Me Away’ really was the start of the whole album! I was in LA when the news hit that the US had just bombed the Strait of Hormuz, and I sat at the piano and started writing, “Do your women do chores? Are your boys starting wars?” It all just started falling out.

I took it to the studio and started working on it with my friend and brilliant producer, Anna Schulze. When it was done, I thought,This feels so good. I want to write 10 more!And so the story began to take form, and with the blessing of my publisher, the album was born!

With this inevitably being such a big project, how did you decide that ‘Take Me Away’ would be the first taste?

It really wasn’t a difficult decision for me. It just felt like the start of something, and it made sense that after I made my way to the stars, the rest of the adventure could begin!

What is it about the sci-fi romance genre that made you want to write this album?

Because it’s so deliciously fun and playful! You can be adventurous, outrageous, and downright camp at times!

If you could give listeners a film or book recommendation that really matches the vibe of ‘Chapter 1: Take Me Away’, or even the whole album, what would it be and why?

Goodness! It’s got all the camp, retro-futurism of Barbarella, with the spirit of something far more feminist. I guess it is its own thing, so you’ll just have to listen!

It’s pretty obvious by now that you’re a total star in the music world, as well as on the TV soundtracks your songs just light up. What’s the most important thing you’ve learned over the years as your career has progressed?

Thank you! I’ve learned that success comes in many forms. It doesn’t always look the way you expect, and sometimes that’s actually a blessing! Staying open to opportunities and celebrating the wins is what keeps the motivation alive for me and keeps me loving what I do!

Finally, if you could be any sci-fi or fantastical creature, what would you be and why?

I definitely identify as some sort of witch or hobbit type! I love the simple things: a warm fire, a good book, foraging, making things! But I also like lighting candles, reading tarot, and calling upon my feminine powers… for good, of course!