In conversation w/ Amelia Moore

JUNE 26, 2025
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Amelia Moore is not afraid to be messy, honest, and unforgettable—and that’s exactly what makes her music hit so hard. With her new EP he’s still just not that into you!, she leans into the chaos of love, heartbreak, and growing up, blending biting wit with raw vulnerability. From studio sessions with Teezo Touchdown to reclaiming nostalgic anthems and reflecting on her Southern roots, Moore invites us into a world where emotion is loud, fashion is intentional, and nothing gets sugarcoated.

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Your new EP he’s still just not that into you! is bold, vulnerable, and playfully sharp. What was the emotional engine behind this project, and how did it evolve from your first EP?

I would say the same emotional engine from the first half. The need to be (playfully) honest in telling these stories. It evolved in the same ways I have. More experiences and new stories that I felt like I needed to tell.

“Spelling bee” with Teezo Touchdown is such a standout—fun, flirty, and sonically fresh. What was the vibe in the studio while creating that track, and how did the collaboration with Teezo come about?

Me, Jorgen Odegard and Julia Michaels had been writing together for a little bit. This was maybe our fourth session together. The song came together so easily and we just let ourselves have fun and tried tonot overthink anything! I have been a fan of Teezo Touchdown since he opened for Tyler on the Call Me If You Get Lost tour. Experiencing his artistry in person is something I’ll never forget, and having him on a song of mine is really special. We got frozen yoghurt at Go Greek in Beverly Hills after our first session together.

You’ve described the EP as a reflection of the chaos and beauty in your love life since moving away from home. Were there any moments during the making of the EP that felt especially cathartic or difficult to write through?

You know how you use code names to describe an ex whose name you don’t want to say out loud? I realised someone from my past was using a code name to talk about me. Learning this pushed me to reflect on how I treated this person and ultimately ended up inspiring the song “Emily”. I think this is the most honest song I’ve ever written, and I’m really proud of my vulnerability here!

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You recently celebrated the EP with intimate shows at Baby’s All Right and The Echo. How did it feel to connect with fans in such close quarters, and did performing these new songs live bring any surprises?

I loved hearing these songs come to life, and touring is one of my favourite parts of being an artist. Seeing people’s reaction to a set I’ve been working on for the past few months was really fulfilling, and I can’t wait to add more elements to my live show.

Your reinterpretation of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” on “that’s all they really want” takes a nostalgic classic and flips it into something haunting and honest. What inspired you to reclaim that track in such a fresh way?

This idea came from a conversation I was having with some friends at a bar in Hollywood. This song turned into what I feel like is really the heart of the project. We all know a girl who knows a girl who has experienced being taken advantage of or been played, and this song was my way of calling men out.

You’ve worked with icons like Julia Michaels and rising stars like Coco Jones and Samara Cyn. What do you look for in a collaborator, and how do these creative partnerships shape your sound?

Man, what a list of artists! Pinch me. I look for 7, 8, or 9 collaborators who push me in my creative abilities while also making me feel like I can be myself. I’m endlessly inspired by all three of the females in this question and can’t believe I get to make music with them.

You’ve talked about your roots as a homeschooled, church-going girl in Georgia. How does your upbringing inform the duality in your music—between innocence and intensity, restraint and release?

Being homeschooled gave me the time to fall in love with music. I don’t think I was even able to acknowledge the bubble I was living in at the time. I feel like the person I am now is the person I needed when I was 15, and realising that has been what is inspiring me to write this next project.

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The visuals for your work—like the “spelling bee” visualizer—are always so distinct. How involved are you in the visual storytelling of your music, and what role does fashion play in that identity?

I keep my fingerprints on every aspect of what you see from me, from cover art to styling to vinyl inspo to merch. I love being as involved as possible. Fashion is becoming more and more important to me, and I hope one day I’ll be considered one of the fashion pop girlies. For the Spelling Bee video specifically, I wanted to combine my and Teezo’s style together to make something that felt true to both of us!

Tracks like “fuck, marry, kill” and “emily” show very different emotional temperatures. How do you balance humor and heartbreak in your songwriting without losing authenticity?

By making music with people whom I can say stupid things in front of, be honest with, by turning the mic on and letting whatever comes out just come out without judging it. I’ve been challenging myself to “write now” and “edit later.”

With endorsements from artists like Justin Bieber and Timbaland, and a Republic Records debut behind you, how are you approaching this next phase in your career? What’s the vision going forward?

Without giving too much away, I’m working on a project that encapsulates how I feel about the way I grew up. I’m challenging myself to invent a sound that has a unique “Amelia Moore” stamp on it, and I’m approaching the next phase of my career with delusion and fearlessness.