Ella Henderson on love of Lola Younger and “unapologetic” new music: “That is who I’m”

Ella Henderson has shared her love of Lola Younger, and revealed that a few of her most “unapologetic” music is coming “very, very quickly”. Learn the interview beneath, or watch it in full by way of the video above.

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The singer-songwriter opened up about her fondness for the previous NME Cowl star throughout a brand new interview on the BRITs 2025. Speaking to NME on the pink carpet – following her nomination for Tune Of The Yr for ‘Alibi’ – Henderson defined that she is proud to see so many feminine nominees for this 12 months, and a specific fan of the London singer.

“To be part of a class crammed with so many unbelievable artists from totally different backgrounds, totally different cultures, totally different ages, women and men, I believe it’s actually thrilling,” she started. “I believe it’s vital for the UK artists to come back collectively [and] I really feel like a variety of girls are going to be selecting up these awards and talking their minds. I like to see that.”

She added: “I’m actually excited for Lola Younger, I really feel like that is the start of a very thrilling a part of her profession. I do know she has been going for a really very long time and dealing her little arse off, however proper now this seems like a really particular second for her. I simply need her to take pleasure in it and I’m excited to see her carry out ‘Messy’ too.”

Younger was nominated within the Finest Pop Act class, alongside Charli XCX, Dua Lipa and Myles Smith, though the award finally went to JADE, and marked her first BRIT as a solo artist.

In addition to explaining how she hopes to see extra feminine expertise communicate their minds on the ceremony, Henderson additionally informed NME about what she has deliberate for the rest of 2025. This, she stated, entails some new music coming “very, very quickly” and can see her take a extra “unapologetic” method to her songwriting type.

“I need to be releasing extra music, maintain doing what I’m doing and keep true to who I'm. I really feel like I’ve at all times executed that in my music – it doesn't matter what style I dip into or what I put my foot into – I at all times give every part 110 per cent,” she defined. “Going ahead, so long as I can do extra of that, that may make me very completely happy.”

“[It’s arriving] in time for the top of this month,” she informed NME when requested when followers can count on new materials. “I can’t wait, I believe it’s been a very long time coming.”

“I’ve executed a variety of dance data and, going into this new period, I believe [the single] ‘Filthy Wealthy’ has set a tone for everyone for the place I’m headed. It’s about stripping issues again a little bit bit and letting folks hear about my lyrics,” she added. “There may be going to be a variety of phrase vomit, however that’s who I'm and I’m unapologetic about that. You'll be able to both prefer it or lump it, that’s who I'm. I've a very good feeling about it.”

The multi-platinum-selling singer burst onto the scene a decade in the past along with her hit debut single ‘Ghost’. Since then she has achieved 5 UK High 10 tracks, together with ‘Let’s Go Dwelling Collectively’ which she shared with Tom Grennan, and dropped her newest album ‘All the pieces I Didn’t Say’. Final summer season, she supported Kylie Minogue as a part of the latter’s large slot at BST Hyde Park.

On the BRITs ceremony at The O2 this previous weekend, Henderson was nominated for Tune Of The Yr along with her collaboration with Rudimental, ‘Alibi’. The award would go to Charli XCX and Billie Eilish for his or her collaborative observe ‘Guess’. Discover a checklist of all of the winners on the night time right here.

As for Lola Younger, the singer carried out her viral hit ‘Messy’ on the ceremony, and likewise spoke to NME about why she thinks the tune resonates with so many listeners.

“I believe it’s the concept that you don’t must be this factor that stereotypers need girls to be,” she informed us on the pink carpet. “It’s not even simply that although, as a result of everybody can really feel like they’re not sufficient for any person.” Discover the complete interview along with her right here.

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