Genevieve Spun Grief into Moonlight with ‘Blue Moon’ – An Interview –

Genevieve’s new release Blue Moon is an unflinching exploration of grief, memory, and the strange beauty of holding on while learning to let go. Across the EP, she channels heartbreak into something that feels both raw and healing, letting listeners witness every shift in emotion. In this interview, she reflects on how writing became a way to clear the noise of watching a parent fade, the fragments of memory that shaped Joseph, and why she paired the music with movement to bring the emotions into the body. She also shares how rediscovering Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, and Kate Bush albums provided a steady hand during the creative process. What comes through is an artist who turns her own pain into light, leaving a map for others navigating loss to follow at their own pace.

BLUE MOON is rooted in themes of grief and remembrance. How did you approach turning such deeply personal experiences into something you felt ready to share with the world?

When you’re going through something heavy, like a breakup or slowly losing a parent, there are just so many feelings that build up inside you. For me, writing BLUE MOON was about letting all of that out. I wasn’t trying to polish it or make sense of it at first — it was more like clearing the noise from my head. Over time, I realised those songs weren’t just helping me heal, they were a way of reaching out and making sure no one feels alone in their own grief.

“Joseph” feels like a powerful tribute to your dad. What moments or memories shaped the heart of the track, and how did they influence the sound and lyrics?

You’ve spoken about grief arriving quietly and lingering. How did that idea guide the tone, pacing, and atmosphere of the EP?

The EP feels like a dance from darkness into light. It’s about fully feeling emotions beyond my control and letting the music carry that pain. Singing through it, leading with the heart, it feels like a kind of rebirth by the end. I realise how many magical moments are everywhere, and that grieving doesn’t mean hiding from the world — it’s about embracing it.

The movement pieces you’ve created are such a striking concept. What drew you to exploring grief through the body, and how do you see this expanding the experience of the music?

Grief can be isolating, yet you’re inviting listeners into your own process. What do you hope listeners will take away from these songs?

I hope listeners take away that grief isn’t one way — it’s different for everyone, and its imperfections are what make it truly beautiful. I’ve given my complete self in these songs, so people are getting a glimpse of who I am. More than anything, I want people to feel like they’re escaping into a different land — going on a massive adventure through sound and emotion.

When you were writing BLUE MOON, were there any artists, books, or works of art that gave you comfort or inspiration during the creative process?

During the process of writing BLUE MOON, I really immersed myself in the music that’s always inspired me. I decided to rediscover every album of Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, and Kate Bush from the ’70s and ’80s. It felt almost like they were with me through the whole process — constantly surrounding me with music and guiding me in some way.

Processing loss while making music must be emotionally intense. How do you take care of yourself creatively and personally when working with such weighty material?

Looking ahead to the release of “Joseph” on October 3rd, what are you most excited for listeners to notice or feel when they press play for the first time?

Interview by Amelia Vandergast