Suki Waterhouse: 'I became somebody new' through music

Suki Waterhouse's third album, "Loveland," represents a profound personal transformation, inspired by her journey into motherhood. She aimed to capture the friction between her previous life and her evolving self.

Waterhouse embraced new creative partnerships, notably with songwriter Amy Allen and producer Aaron Dessner, known for his work with artists like Taylor Swift. A surprising collaboration came from Mick Fleetwood, who laid down drums for the track "Morals," a connection Waterhouse playfully suggested stemmed from her role in "Daisy Jones & the Six."

The album subtly weaves in her experiences as a parent, though Waterhouse notes it's not overtly about motherhood. Instead, it explores the deep-seated changes and insecurities that arise from balancing artistic life with the profound responsibility of raising a child.

She also discussed her songwriting process, explaining how she differentiates between writing for herself and selecting tracks for release. Songs like "Notting Hill" are described as a memorial to a past place and period of her life, reflecting on past experiences and the bittersweet process of outgrowing a space.

Waterhouse shared her daughter, now nearly two and a half, is becoming aware of her mother's profession, recognizing her with a guitar. She expressed deep gratitude for being able to bring her daughter along as she continues her career.