Upcoming Pop singer-songwriter Siena Fantini has released her new single, “poptart,” a teenage, dreamy, and whimsical upbeat ballad about finding magical and intimate moments in the mundane. This track is a mix of sentimental vulnerability with undertones of longing and emotional attachment, embodying the complexity of teen love.
The alluring narrative of “poptart” is enriched with sensory reference points, the stale texture of the namesake breakfast treat, a comparison of the merits between Dr. Pepper and Cherry Coke, and holding someone who looks “…like a Tuscany summer night.”
Siena has kindly taken the time to chat with Fierce & Fabulous Revolution regarding the journey behind “poptart”. You can find the full interview below.
Hey Siena, thank you so much for this interview. Can you introduce yourself to readers who might be unfamiliar with your music?
Siena: Hey there!! My name is Siena Fantini, I’m 15 years old (16 in August) and I just released my third single, “poptart.”
When did you first discover your love for music?
Siena: I first discovered my love for music when I was very little, because music was consistently playing around the house. Music always felt like a constant to me, it spoke to me emotionally, and I always adored connecting with other people through it. I remember when I was pretty young, I was in the car with my parents when “Say Something” by Little Big World and Christina Aguilera started playing on the radio. It was the first time I had ever cried listening to music- because I burst out into tears in the back of the car. Ever since then, music has become a lifeline for me. It narrates my highs and lows and is the first thing I resort to.
Have you always wanted to pursue a career in music?
Siena: Yes, music was always my first love and anything in relation to it was something I wanted to pursue. I was in musical theater and vocal lessons growing up, which was my favorite way to spend my time. When I started getting into songwriting however, in 8th grade- my path suddenly became a lot clearer. Songwriting became my outlet for my emotions that felt too big to voice without a melody behind it. I wrote all the time, and it got to the point where I could hardly picture doing anything else. Of course I have my other passions, like psychology and reading but somehow everything will always come back to music.
How would you currently describe your musical style?
Siena: Currently, I’d describe my music as pop, but with earthier undertones. My writing is very diaristic, meaning it comes straight out of my teenage brain and teenage experiences and feelings.
On July 16th, you released the new single “poptart”. How did the idea for the song come together?
Siena: The idea came straight out of my own life experiences. There was this friend that I had kinda confusing feelings for. The line between platonic and romantic became so blurred, that every single moment we shared felt like it was slid under a microscope in my brain for me to examine, and turn over, and analyze. So, one day after school, I sat down with a hot cup of coffee and the poptart I was given and I wrote the first verse and the chorus. For me, vivid imagery is one of my favorite devices to play around with in songwriting because I think it’s so evocative and transportive. Imagery transports you directly into the world of the song, which is something I really tried to experiment with here. It was definitely difficult to sit back after finishing the song because it was so deeply specific that it felt like I had just handed the listener my hippocampus with all my memories in it.
This song explores the way our minds assign deep emotional meaning to even the smallest actions of someone we’re interested in. What inspired you to put this into a song?
Siena: I’m such a deeply sentimental person- I keep everything that people give me. I have tons of photo strips and polaroids and letters and receipts from cafes and tags because everything holds nostalgic value to me. Even if it’s the tiniest little knickknack, it means something to me. No matter how mysterious I’d like to be, I think that I love so loudly and deeply that writing about it felt like the most honest I could be in songwriting.
Did you always plan to release “poptart” as a single?
Siena: Funny enough, I initially had another song in mind that I wanted to record because “poptart” felt so intimate- but my (fantastic) producer Sean Hurley had encouraged me to track it with the band. I ended up really falling in love with it and couldn’t have been more excited to release it. I have such distinct memories of dancing around the studio while the incredible genius band recorded the outro- which was a bit of a last-minute decision. The “da da da da da” at the end has very quickly become a part that makes me smile when I listen to it.
What does this song mean to you?
Siena: “Poptart” is really important to me because for one, it was one of my favorites to record and watch come to life. I have such vivid memories of recording the vocals for it, and it felt so intimate to me. It felt like I was exposed, but by exposing myself in that way- it gave me the space to be whimsical and free and excitable. It feels like a poetic coming of age, in a sense. It’s about realizing the value as well in positive friendships and how much I enjoy them in my life.
What message would you like listeners to take from this song?
Siena: Whimsey is cool. Love loudly, be sentimental. Nonchalance isn’t going to get you anywhere. It’s awesome to tell people how you feel, and explore your emotions, no matter how complex or confusing.
Finally, is there a message that you would like to share with the readers of Fierce & Fabulous Revolution?
Siena: Not only do I have two other songs out (The Loved, and Wanna Know Her Name) that you might like, but there is also more to come !! ❤
You can check out the official video for “poptart” below or listen via further platforms here.
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