Q&A: Suki Summer Navigates Heartbreak and Healing on Debut EP ‘LOVESICK AND SICK OF LOVE’
INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
☆ BY DANIELLE HOLIAN ☆
Heartbreak, healing, and the hazy sweetness of summer collide in LOVESICK AND SICK OF LOVE, the dreamy debut EP from rising artist Suki Summer. With a title that captures both the high and the comedown of love, the project unfolds like a late-night confession; raw, poetic, and tinged with nostalgia. Blending airy vocals, soft synths, and sharply personal lyrics, it’s a body of work that doesn’t just explore romance, it unpacks and deconstructs it.
From the flirty glow of “Summer Crush” to the aching vulnerability of “i still want u,” each track captures a distinct emotional snapshot. Some songs were written in real time, others shaped through reflection, but all carry the unfiltered intimacy of lived experience. Born from journaling, late-night voice memos, and deeply honest conversations, the EP plays like a carefully collaged diary, personal yet universally resonant.
A queer love story pulses at the heart of the record, woven through the fatigue of dating apps, the ache of lingering emotions, and the quiet strength it takes to move on. Influenced by the likes of Clairo, Amy Winehouse, and Mazzy Star, Suki Summer blends softness and lyrical sharpness with a voice that already feels fully formed. Whether it’s a wave sound layered for closure or a lyric rewritten because of a single text, every detail is intentional.
We caught up with Suki Summer to talk about the healing power of songwriting, the stories behind her standout tracks, and what’s next after a debut that already feels like the first chapter of something special.
LUNA: Your EP LOVESICK AND SICK OF LOVE feels deeply personal, like we’re reading your diary. What inspired you to tell this particular story through music?
SUMMER: I think for me, writing music is such a healing process, and I felt I had a few stories which were all connected that I wanted to deal with emotionally, both personally and creatively.
LUNA: Each song captures such a specific emotional moment. Did you write them in real time as you were going through things, or did you reflect back on past experiences?
SUMMER: A bit of both. Some of the songs I wrote as soon as what had inspired them had happened. Others, I was reflecting on things from a long time ago, but those, to me, were still very influential on my life.
LUNA: Let’s talk about “Summer Crush;” it’s flirty, nostalgic, and such a strong opener. What was going through your mind when you wrote it?
SUMMER: I just wanted to create something that was super fun and flirty. A real feel-good summery tune about having a crush.
LUNA: “i still want u” is such a raw, aching ballad. How do you navigate being that vulnerable in your songwriting? Does it ever feel scary to release something so honest?
SUMMER: The story behind that song is a very personal one, but I think it honestly feels good to write about it and put everything into a performance of the song. That way, the story and emotions attached to it can remain in the song, but I can move on from it in my personal life.
LUNA: You blend dreamy soundscapes with really sharp, poetic lyrics. How do you balance softness and strength in your writing?
SUMMER: I think I just always try to be honest in my writing, not holding back. I think the softness comes through more with the vocal performance and production.
LUNA: What was your favorite track to make on the EP, and why?
SUMMER: That’s a hard question, as each one was so fun and different to make. I think I had the most fun with “Summer Crush,” but the most catharsis with Marianne and “i still want u.”
LUNA: The title LOVESICK AND SICK OF LOVE says a lot in just a few words. How did you land on that name?
SUMMER: I think it just perfectly describes the overall body of work. It just came to me and stuck straight away.
LUNA: This EP touches on themes of queer identity, heartbreak, and self-growth. Was it important for you to explore all of those layers at once?
SUMMER: Absolutely. I like to try and explore multiple layers of meaning in my songwriting, and all of those themes are so integral to the storytelling in this project.
LUNA: Your music has been compared to artists like Clairo and Lana Del Rey, but who are your personal influences, musically or otherwise?
SUMMER: Both Clairo and Lana are artists who have inspired me musically. I also grew up listening to a lot of Amy Winehouse and was entranced by the raw vulnerability in her music; she definitely inspired me to begin writing music.
LUNA: What does your songwriting process look like? Are you a journal-at-midnight kind of writer or more of a voice-note-on-the-train type?
SUMMER: It depends, sometimes I write fragments of lyrics and come back to them months later. Other times, I sit down and just write the whole thing in one go. I always write alone and often late at night in my bedroom. I love writing in my notebook, but I also have hundreds of voice memos with ideas for melody and harmonies.
LUNA: There’s a quiet confidence in your sound: it doesn’t try too hard, it just is. Has that always been your approach to creating?
SUMMER: I’d like to think so, I just try to be as authentic as I can. I just love creating and sharing my music with people.
LUNA: The final track, “outro (it’s nvr bye it’s jus c ya l8r),” feels like a soft goodbye. What does closure mean to you, both personally and artistically?
SUMMER: For me the outro on the EP is very symbolic of the final stage to healing, it’s me letting go and choosing to put myself first. It is also a personal goodbye to a past relationship I had when I was a few years younger.
LUNA: What do you hope listeners take away from LOVESICK AND SICK OF LOVE when they reach the end?
SUMMER: I hope people feel that there is a song for every stage of falling in and out of love. I hope listeners will feel a sense of healing and relatability.
LUNA: If this EP were a film, what would the aesthetic or vibe be? (Bonus points for dream cast or soundtrack ideas!)
SUMMER: It would be a film about a summer romance for sure. All of the songs on this EP have a deep connection to the summer. It would have to be directed by Luca Guadagnino and be set somewhere in Italy.
LUNA: You’re clearly just getting started, but are already carving out your own lane. What’s next for you? Any new sounds, visuals, or stories you’re excited to explore?
SUMMER: I just want to keep writing, exploring whatever sounds and themes come naturally. I never like to put too much restriction on my creativity, I just go with what feels right at the time.
