Amara Rae doesn't walk into a room; she commands it. Even over a video call from a minimalist London hotel suite, her energy is palpable. At just 24, she's achieved a level of global stardom that few artists ever reach. Her third album, 'Digital Bloom,' is a critical and commercial juggernaut, and her upcoming Glastonbury headline slot is the most anticipated performance of the year. We spoke to her about the whirlwind.
On Headlining Glastonbury
"It's terrifying, in the best way," she laughs. "You grow up seeing legends on that stage—Bowie, Beyoncé. To be invited into that pantheon... it's not something I take lightly. We're planning a show that honors that legacy but is also completely, unapologetically me. It will be a spectacle."
"Pop music shouldn't be a guilty pleasure. It should be an art form that is daring, intelligent, and emotionally resonant. I want to make music that you can dance to in a club and cry to in your bedroom. That's the goal."
The Future of Pop
When asked about the future, her focus is sharp. "I see pop music becoming more fluid, more genre-less. The sounds in 'Digital Bloom'—the hyper-pop influences, the orchestral arrangements, the industrial beats—that's the direction I'm headed. Breaking down barriers and creating something new. The work is never done."