No stranger to the spotlight, Sheffield -born singer/songwriter Lucy Spraggan was the first X-Factor contestant to have a Top 40 single and an album before the live shows began in 2012 and went on to have 5 Top 30 albums and to be the first female headliner of Kendall Calling Festival.
With a big Summer of festival bookings scheduled and lost for 2020, Lucy took the changes the pandemic wrought in her stride and focused on completing her latest album and launching her fitness brand.
Lucy starts 2021 with the release of her latest single, Animal from her brand new album Choices due for release on February 26th, inspired by a rich tapestry of life experiences, that have served in giving her the head space to mature and grow, both musically and personally.
Here, Lucy reveals her Music DNA to Andy Howells.
What was the first song that made an impact on you?
My United States of Whatever – Liam Lynch. Awful song, but I know every word for some reason.
What was the first single you bought?
I have no idea! I don’t remember downloading a song for the first time, but I do remember my first album!
So, what was the first album you owned?
Americana – The Offspring
What’s your constant go to track?
Deniro – J LOpez
What’s your constant go to album?
Lumineers – self titled
Who’s your latest music discovery?
I absolutely love The Dunwells. I’ve written lots of songs with those guys – I think they are amazing.
What’s your own track that best defines you as an artist?
From the new record, it’s got to be Choices. The defining line being “dont be afraid of being you”
What’s the track that best defines you as a person?
Probably Animal.