Upcoming British singer-songwriter Sarah Louise shares the emotional new single “Sit With The Feeling”, ahead of the upcoming EP Person I Needed.
This latest single marks a new chapter for Sarah Louise, introducing a dreamy, atmospheric pop sound built around emotional honesty and self-discovery, shaped by real-life experiences, heartbreak and renewal.
The song invites listeners to embrace every season of their story, find beauty in unexpected places and remember they’re never alone. “Sit With the Feeling” is taken from her forthcoming EP, Person I Needed, produced by Neal Handforth and set for release on 27th November.
Sarah Louise has kindly taken the time to talk with Fierce & Fabulous Revolution regarding the latest single and the upcoming EP. You can find the full interview below.
Hey Sarah Louise, thank you kindly for this interview. Could you start by introducing yourself to readers who might be unfamiliar with your music?
Sarah Louise: Thank you for having me, I am Sarah Louise, a singer-songwriter from Suffolk and I write songs inspired by life, people, experiences and everything in between. My music has elements of pop, soul and acoustic storytelling, but I’ve never really wanted to put myself in one box. For me, it’s always about the song and the connection it creates.
Alongside writing and recording, I absolutely love busking. There’s something very special about singing to people who weren’t necessarily expecting to hear you that day and seeing how they respond to your music. Some of my favourite moments and ideas have come from those experiences and connecting with people.
Whether I’m singing on a street corner, in a small venue or on a bigger stage, I want people to connect with what I’m singing and hopefully take a little something away with them.
You just released the new single “Sit With The Feeling”. How did the idea for this song come together?
Sarah Louise: Sit With The Feeling came from a period in my life when I was doing what I think a lot of us do — trying to push uncomfortable feelings away and get on with things rather than actually stopping to understand them.
Around that time, my friend Nick Bottini, who is a life coach as well as a musician, shared something on social media about the importance of sitting with your thoughts and allowing yourself to process emotions rather than pushing them aside.
It really struck a chord with me because it was something I was already experiencing myself, and it stayed with me.
When I started writing, the song just seemed to flow. It wasn’t about finding all the answers or trying to make everything better, it was more about giving yourself permission to feel what you feel without judging yourself for it.
The song centres around sitting with your feelings instead of trying to suppress them. What does it mean to you to put these emotions into a song?
Sarah Louise: Quite a lot actually, because it’s such a personal song for me;
I think music can sometimes say things that you struggle to put into everyday conversation. Writing it gave me a way to make sense of some of my own thoughts and feelings, and hopefully turn something quite personal into something other people can relate to.
I don’t think we always give ourselves enough time to stop and work out how we’re actually feeling. We’re so used to carrying on, getting things done and telling everyone we’re fine. Sometimes it’s okay to just not be okay, and I think there’s something quite powerful in being honest about that.
Did you always plan to release “Sit With The Feeling”?
Sarah Louise: Not at all. Initially, it was just a song I needed to write for myself and I wasn’t even sure whether I’d share it.
But the more I listened to it, the more I thought about how many other people probably feel exactly the same way.
We all go through moments when things feel uncertain, when we’re questioning ourselves or trying to work out our next step. If this song helps even one person feel understood or reminds them to be a little kinder to themselves, then I think it’s worth putting out into the world.
What does this song mean to you?
Sarah Louise: It’s a reminder to myself as much as anyone else that we don’t have to have everything worked out.
I’ve spent a lot of my life learning, changing, making mistakes and finding my way through different chapters. I think sometimes we can be so focused on getting to the next stage that we forget to acknowledge where we are right now.
For me, Sit With The Feeling is about allowing yourself that space rather than always looking for a way around it.
What message do you want listeners to take away from this song?
Sarah Louise: That whatever you’re feeling is valid and you don’t have to rush through it.
I think we’re often made to feel that we should bounce back quickly, put a smile on our face and carry on, but life doesn’t always work like that.
Take a breath, give yourself some time and don’t be too hard on yourself. You don’t have to pretend everything is fine, and you certainly don’t have to have all the answers today.
The song is from the upcoming EP Person I Needed. What does this EP mean to you and what are some of the things people can anticipate from the EP?
Sarah Louise: Person I Needed is probably my most personal project so far;
The songs come from different experiences and chapters of my life, and there’s a real thread running through them about becoming the person you needed during some of your more difficult moments. It’s about finding your feet, learning to trust yourself, recognising your own strength and sometimes realising that you have to make changes to move forward and let those experiences shape you.
Musically, there’s a mixture of influences and sounds, with honest storytelling and melodies that I hope people will connect with. I want the songs to feel relatable rather than preachy. I’m not sitting here pretending I’ve got life all figured out, I’m still learning myself, and I think that’s what makes the project so special to me
Finally, is there a message that you would like to share with the readers of Fierce & Fabulous Revolution?
Sarah Louise: Absolutely! I think one of the biggest things I’d like people to remember is that there isn’t an age limit on dreams, creativity or reinventing yourself;
I sometimes think society puts us in boxes as we get older, as though certain clothes, opportunities, ambitions or even dreams belong to younger generations. I’ve never really bought into that.
When I entered my 40’s I honestly felt like my life was beginning again, I’m writing every day, creating more music than ever, performing, trying new things and feeling incredibly excited about what’s still ahead.
I think there’s something wonderful about getting to a stage in life where you start to understand yourself a little better and become less concerned about what everyone else thinks.
You can change direction, start again, wear the outfit, write the song, take the opportunity and chase the dream. Why shouldn’t you?
For me, life is about continuing to grow, staying curious and never losing that spark. I hope my music encourages people to do just that, whatever their age or circumstances.
And finally, thank you to everyone who listens, supports independent music and follows my journey. It genuinely means a lot to me.
You can check out “Sit With The Feeling” on Spotify below or via further platforms here.
