Even though you might not know who she is yet, Sigrid has been building her rep and becoming one of the biggest pop artists to look out for in 2018. Just last year, the Norwegian singer managed to release her debut EP “Don’t Kill My Vibe”, be featured on the soundtrack of Justice League and release another single, “Strangers”. 2018 has barely begun and she’s already been announced for the lineup of Coachella’s Day 2. In December, Tuga POP talked with her about 2018, touring and her debut album.

TUGA POP: 2017 has been a great year for you with the release of your debut EP. What do you take from it going into 2018 and what are you expecting from the new year?

Sigrid: 2017 was great, and it’s quite bitter sweet that this year is over? I’m just very excited that we’re gonna keep doing this in 2018, haha. I’m so lucky!!

TUGA POP: Did you feel nervous when releasing the EP? What did you do on the release day to celebrate the occasion?

Sigrid: Yes, haha, I was nervous. I was in the middle of filming the Apple Music campaign, festival gigs and writing sessions so it was all quite mad and great.

TUGA POP: Last month, you were featured on the soundtrack of one of the most expected movies of 2017, Justice League. How did you find out you were going to be in it? Were you approached by Warner Bros. or the directors, Zack and Joss?

Sigrid: It was such an honor to be a part of justice league! I recently figured out there was a character in the justice league comics in the 80s called Sigrid Nansen!!!!! So that’s pretty cool. But yeah, I just got a sync request from my label asking if I wanted to do a cover of Leonard Cohen’s everybody knows for an upcoming action movie. Me and Odd Martin Skålnes (producer) made our version from scratch and Joss Whedon liked it! it was a very fun and organic process. And obviously a huge honor to do a cover of the great Leonard Cohen.

TUGA POP: What was like hearing your song during the opening sequence for the first time?

Sigrid: I watched it in the cinema with Odd Martin and his girlfriend Selma. We all freaked out. It’s probably one of the most surrealistic experiences I’ve had.

TUGA POP: Also in November, you released your latest single Strangers and the music video for it, which I love by the way. The aesthetic of it and your dance moves are amazing. Is Stranger the first single of your album?

Sigrid: Thank you! It’s directed by Ivana Bobic and we had so much fun on set! Watch out for her cameo appearance. Well, when my team and I were discussing a new single, I wanted to show another side of my music – so we decided to go with Strangers. And yes, I am working on my debut album at the moment. 🙂

TUGA POP: You’re also releasing your debut album next year. Could you describe the sound of it in a few words? Is it on par with the vibe of the songs you’ve released so far?

Sigrid: Hmmm, I don’t wanna promise anything when it comes to the sound. But it will sound like me!

TUGA POP: Can you give us a hint at when it’s being released?

Sigrid: Haha sorry! I wanna release it when it’s finished, but we’re aiming for 2018! 🙂

TUGA POP: Out of the three music videos you’ve released so far, which one do you like the most? The three of them look so fun and it seems like you had a blast shooting them.

Sigrid: Oh, Strangers!! That’s my favorite 🙂

TUGA POP: You’ve been in LA writing the album. How do you compare the music scene in Norway to LA? Which things do you take from each while writing your songs?

Sigrid: Well, Norway’s music scene is so much smaller than the music scene in LA. but I mostly worked with Scandinavian people when I was there, haha. It was great being there and I met with a lot of nice and talented people!

TUGA POP: What do you miss the most about Norway while you’re in LA?

Sigrid: The nature and my family <3

TUGA POP: Which artists inspire you when writing?

Sigrid: Woooh, a lot of people. I listen to music all the time. But I always come back to Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, Radiohead, Joni Mitchell, Ariana Grande, Rihanna…

TUGA POP: Some fans have noticed that your hooks are really strong. What’s your songwriting process like?

Sigrid: Ah, thanks! I would say it’s very organic? I think the best lines are whatever that comes natural to you. I always write with a piano, and I like to keep it as low key production wise as possible whilst writing. And when the song has gotten to the point where we have an idea of how we wanna build it, we start building the production sound by sound. The most important part of the song-writing for me is to check that the song works acoustic with just me and a piano.

TUGA POP: What’s your favourite lyric you’ve ever written?

Sigrid: Haha, I think that must be from a song that isn’t out yet. Soooo sorry I can’t answer that one

TUGA POP: You’ve also been touring lately. How do you think expressing yourself as an artist on stage compares to when you’re making these songs?

Sigrid: I love being on stage, but the studio is my home. I happen to be so lucky that I get to do both!

TUGA POP: After you release your album, can we expect you to tour in Portugal?

Sigrid: Errrmeged please invite me, I would LOVE to come!!!

TUGA POP: In August, Noonie Bao posted on her Instagram a picture of you by the piano. Was that for your album?

Sigrid: Haha, yes! Noonie is a great song-writer, and a really kind person.

TUGA POP: Now some rapid fire questions. Instagram or Twitter?

Sigrid: Instagram

TUGA POP: Favourite song of 2017?

Sigrid: Green Light by Lorde

TUGA POP: Favourite album of 2017?

Sigrid: Ctrl by SZA

TUGA POP: Favourite ice cream flavour?

Sigrid: Chocolate and pistachio

TUGA POP: This year your fanbase has increased immensely. Do you like hearing their opinions and what they want, when you’re in the studio preparing new material?

Sigrid: Yes! They’re great, and I’m humbled by their support and love. It means a lot to me, and if you guys are reading this: THANK YOU <3

TUGA POP: Last question: as pop music tradition commands, artists usually have a nickname for their fanbase. Have you found yours?

Sigrid: Hahaha, no! But I know they’re discussing it on Instagram and twitter <3