In the Green Room: Stellie

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Before hitting the road for a national tour, homegrown songstress star Stellie is playing an intimate gig at Jive. Just like her recently released track ‘Softly’, she hopes this show will hit you right in the feels.

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Congrats on the launch of ‘Softly’! Tell us more about this song.

I’ve been sitting on this song for a while - it was written back in 2021 - and has had many different life forms since then! It wasn’t until earlier this year, when I took it to my good mate Alex Markwell, that I really fell in love with it all over again.

You’re hosting a gig at Jive to celebrate the song’s release. What can we expect from your show?

I like to think that the atmosphere of a Stellie show is very shimmery and almost cinematic. I want it to feel different than just listening to my song online [so] the audience really understands what I’m saying. My main goal is to make people feel something – whether that’s happy, sad or angry, I don’t mind, just as long as you feel something.

How do you think the new music will translate to a live setting?

I’m excited to see how it will translate live - I haven’t tested it out quite yet, but my band are super-keen for this one, so that’s a good sign! Jive is always a great time. It’s always a pleasure and privilege to play on that stage.

You recently opened for Grammy award-winning artist Lorde in March! Any other music goals you’d like to smash this year?

[Opening for Lorde] was a crazy experience, and one I’ll remember for a very long time! My goal [this year] is to keep doing what I’m doing, but just double it, if that makes sense. More music and more shows – simple but hopefully effective.

Catch Stellie at Jive on May 20. Tickets on sale now.

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