On Disco Fling

Disco Fling is a very unexpected success for me. When I presented it to my label, I was terrified! I had it in the back of my head that they would go, “Katy that’s lovely, but we’re pushing for a different sound.” Luckily, we were on the same wavelength! I am getting so much support. It went top 20 which I am absolutely thrilled about! I’m performing it next week on Jimmy Fallon. I’m kinda anxious, but super excited at the same time. Guess I’ll have to rehearse it to perfection!

On the Disco Fling music video

The Disco Fling video is extremely cute! It was directed by this extremely talented director, Matthew Cullen. His vision and mine just meshed so well. We wanted the video to be quite humorous and filled to the brim with Clichés. I think it’s so important to have a laugh, especially nowadays. We’re so serious lately! Anyway, I’m so proud of the video. I hope people enjoy it even more than I do (laughs)

On Can’t Read You

Can’t Read You can definitely be considered a personal track. I mean if we’re to get abstract, all my songs are personal to me cause I put all of my heart and soul into them, but from a critical stance, I can see why people consider it more personal than Disco Fling. I wrote it about a relationship in which we had awful communication. I could never read what he wanted, and now that I think about it, he probably couldn’t read me either. But even though I had no idea what he wanted, I was still madly in love with him. It’s just a twisted feeling.

On her album

The album is more or less done. It needs a few finishing touches. I’d love to tell you when it’ll come out, but I personally don’t know. However, it will be soon. I’m really proud of my work so far. I’ve worked with so many talented people that helped me achieve my vision. I’ve got Alesso, Max Martin, Stargate, Duke Dumont and many many more on the album. Dumont produced by upcoming single “Body” featuring Ariana Grande and Cardi B. It’s a really fun track and I can’t wait for all of you to hear it. The album also features collaborations with Charli XCX and Zara Larsson. All female collabs! We don’t see enough of those.

On what she’s listening to

I’m absolutely obsessed with Charlie Puth’s single with Ariana. They sound AMAZING on it. On repeat 24/7! I also love Zara Larsson’s song “All Night.” An absolute banger, I hope I get to party with her soon! I’ve also really been digging Tinashe. Her work is beautiful. She just came out of nowhere and is snatching left, right and centre!