GLASGOW producer Pearling unveiled her new mixtape ‘Lovelocket’ last week – an innovative, ethereal, dreamy and entirely compelling collection and a striking introduction for those not yet acquainted. Perhaps more pop-focussed and refined than last year’s ‘Celestia, Deep Sea River’, it’s an assured step forward – swathed in twinkling melodies, bubblegum vocals, percussive textures and dreamy hyper pop influence.
Having already been nominated for Sound of Young Scotland in the past, the future is undeniable bright for the rising star. And with her diary starting to fill up, she’s set to make an appearance at the inaugural Houses Festival next month at SWG3 on 11th May.
Ahead of her set, we caught up with her to find out about her inspirations, ambitions and what we can expect from her set.
TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOU AND HOW DID YOU START IN MUSIC?
I’m Pearling, I am a music producer and visual artist from Glasgow and I make ethereal, feminine, theatrical pop music! I started making music in a shoegaze band when I was really young, however over lockdown I learned how to produce music on Ableton and ever since then I’ve been writing, producing and mixing/mastering all my music since.
WHO ARE YOU INFLUENCED BY?
I am influenced by lots of artists but my core influence is always Björk, particularly her Vespertine album which really encouraged me to make the kind of music I do now. I’m also just really influenced by club culture and pop culture – I love music that makes you feel good, even when it isn’t meant to.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST MOMENT AS AN ARTIST SO FAR?
I just played my first headline show last week which was so much fun, I had people come from America just to see the show because they discovered my music from TikTok. Everyone was singing my song lyrics back to me which was honestly so surreal and incredible too. Definitely a career highlight so far!
WHAT ARE YOUR AMBITIONS AS AN ARTIST?
I never really have had any lofty ideas of my future as an artist, I just want to touch people with my music, make them feel good and make them feel spoken to. It’s how music saved me and I’d love to do the same for other people like me.
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM YOUR SET AT HOUSES?
You can expect some drama, some theatrics, ethereal pop music, some silly outfits worn by me and…an opportunity to dance and hug your friends
WHO DO YOU WANT TO SEE ON THE DAY?
I’d love to see Eyve and also Psweatpants, think they’ll be my highlights!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FESTIVAL MEMORY?
Probably Primavera Barcelona in 2019 where we saw SOPHIE who was actually clashing with Charli XCX, so all the girlies in platforms including me had to RUN across this really long bridge to try and catch Charli at the end of SOPHIE’s set – it was carnage in the best way. Definitely a core memory!
WHAT ELSE HAVE YOU GOT COMING UP?
I’m playing a bunch of festivals over the summer including Kelburn and Pop Mutations festival. I also have dates in the works finally to bring my ‘Lovelocket’ party to London as well as Manchester and Berlin. All TBA though but it is looking like a busy summer…
Tune into ‘Lovelocket’ below. Meanwhile, get your Houses tickets here.
