Introducing: Loren Heat

Blasting straight out of the North-East with a glitter-drenched banger that feels like a shot of serotonin, Loren Heat is back—and they’re bringing 2009 with them. Their latest single, a euphoric synth-pop anthem aptly titled ‘2009’, drops April 25th and channels the high-gloss magic of a golden era in club culture. With shimmering production, raw emotional pull, and a mission to revive the spirit of dancefloor intimacy, Loren is carving their name into the future of pop—one throwback hit at a time.

1. ‘2009’ is such a nostalgic yet fresh track—what was it about that particular year in pop music that inspired you to write a love letter to it?

Gaga honestly. The Fame Monster came out that year and it was my first album (fitting really). Honestly I think that album shaped me as a whole, and a lot of my music is inspired by that album so when I was looking back at y2k pop, 2009 really stuck out, so many amazing songs came out that year!

2. You’ve said this song is about “intimacy crafted by love rather than lust”—how did you approach translating that deeper emotional connection into both the lyrics and the soundscape?

I wanted it to feel good rather than feel sexy, I wanted it to feel like a summer's day with someone you love, watching the way the little things translate into your life, the way the sun hits them, the way they move or laugh. I feel like when you’re truly in love with someone, even the innocent things can be so intimate. 

3. There’s a clear influence from icons like Lady Gaga and Robyn in the track—how have those artists shaped your sound, and how do you make sure your voice still shines through?

I can struggle sometimes because I’m a bit of a perfectionist and I think so incredibly highly of them, so I’ll draw inspiration from them and then compare my work to theirs and ridicule it. I’m getting better and I think with the people around me they also keep me from running off with my comparisons. But honestly I think it's because I know how I like my voice to sound and I will always write about things that are personal or mean a lot to me and I think being able to truly feel what I’m singing allows me to make music that is still so unapologetically me.

4. You mention the club scene is dying—what role do you think music like ‘2009’ can play in reviving that sense of escapism and connection that clubs once offered?

People want to be nostalgic and to dance. And personally I think clubs aren’t understanding what people want, they’re playing what’s popular in the charts which I can understand, but people (from what I’ve experienced) tend to run their ideas of nights out on ‘aesthetic’ almost. I think sometimes the music which clubs are playing don’t allow space for that. That’s why I made ‘2009’ . It's a modern song, but it pulls elements from 2000s music which give people that nostalgic feel I hope, but also, you can really dance to it. People want to dance.

5. You’ve had support from some huge tastemakers and have The Great Escape coming up—how does it feel stepping into this next chapter, and what can fans expect from your upcoming releases?

It’s honestly terrifying but in a good way! I’m so excited, I’m just prepared to give everything I have 24/7. For my upcoming releases, I’d say expect flirtatious unapologetic pop, something you can dance to and relate to in so many different ways, they’re very flirtatious but if you look deeper I think you can always find another meaning.