Waterhouse prioritizes truth over glamour in new album
At 34, model and musician Suki Waterhouse is pushing back against the manufactured sheen of celebrity, insisting her upcoming album, Loveland, will be grounded in authentic experience rather than aspirational fantasy.
A shift from hollywood dreams to real-life complexity
Speaking via Zoom, Waterhouse emphasized her commitment to artistic integrity, stating, “I can’t put out a record that doesn’t have truth on it.” The artist, known for her work with Burberry and Michael Kors, and her surprising role in Daisy Jones & The Six, is determined to capture the messy realities of her life – a stark contrast to the polished narratives often associated with her industry.
Loveland, slated for release this summer, is a product of her evolving perspective. “It’s been somewhat different because I think at the beginning of writing it, I was quite fragile,” she explained, referencing the timing of her daughter’s birth and the subsequent shift in her priorities. “The process has been everything since then,” she added, hinting at a deeply personal and emotionally resonant collection of songs.
From navigating the challenges of a cross-country tour with Taylor Swift to braving historic nor’easters in New York City – even embracing the chaos of a power outage – Waterhouse’s journey has been anything but predictable. “I did find it really fun, though,” she recounted, describing the unexpected adventure of being ‘caught in the elements.’
Collaborations with TTRRUUCES’ Natalie Findlay and Jules Apollinaire, alongside a new partnership with The National’s Aaron Dessner, have shaped the album’s sonic landscape. Dessner's influence is particularly evident on tracks like “Seasons,” a haunting pop ballad that showcases Waterhouse’s evolving vocal style. “I think [‘Seasons’] opened us up to a new sonic palette,” she noted, highlighting the collaborative spirit that fueled the creative process.
But beneath the surface of artistic ambition lies a candid portrait of a rapidly changing life – a life now defined by motherhood, a burgeoning Music career, and the constant relocation necessitated by her partner, actor Robert Pattinson. “There are these very joyful moments, but also these moments where we’re not always at home together for long periods,” Waterhouse confessed, offering a refreshingly honest glimpse into the complexities of her domestic existence. “Making a record is a discovery to me and myself,” she concluded, suggesting that Loveland represents not just an artistic statement, but a profound reckoning with her own identity and evolving priorities. The album promises to be a far cry from the carefully constructed narratives of her past, offering instead a raw and unfiltered exploration of truth.”n