STELLE

All Kinds of Weather feels like a very personal coming-of-age release. Looking back at the writing process, what emotional journey does the EP document for you personally?

All Kinds of Weather documents a significant period of growth for me. The songs were written across different stages of my life, so the EP almost feels like a diary of navigating change, connection, self-worth and self-reflection. Even though the songs explore different emotions, they all connect through that idea of growth and moving through different "seasons" emotionally.

People Pleaser Tendencies touches on the habit of continuing to give energy to people who don't necessarily treat you well in return. Why was it important for you to unpack that dynamic in your songwriting, and what did writing the track teach you about yourself?

People Pleaser Tendencies was important for me to write because I think so many people can relate to constantly prioritising other people's feelings over their own. I realised I've spent a lot of time changing parts of myself to make other people comfortable or to avoid disappointing anyone. Writing the song helped me recognise how much I tied my self-worth to being needed or liked by others.

Each song on the EP seems to represent a different emotional climate, from the warmth of Good Weather to the push-and-pull tension of Seasonal. How intentional was the sequencing and emotional flow of the project?

The sequencing was something I thought about a lot. I wanted the EP to feel emotionally fluid, almost like changing weather patterns. Some songs feel warmer and lighter, while others are more introspective, but I wanted them to move naturally between those moods because that reflects real life. Emotions rarely stay in one place for long.

Good Weather represents those hopeful feelings of imagining the future and falling in love, while People Pleaser Tendencies follows the journey of recognising how much of yourself you can lose when you prioritise everyone else's needs above your own. Seasonal explores the realisation that someone only seems to care when it benefits them, and Back to the Flame draws on the cycle of returning to someone who has already hurt you in the past. I really wanted the project to feel cohesive without every song sounding or feeling the same.

Growing up in Queensland's Scenic Rim, how has your environment and upbringing shaped the way you write music and tell stories?

Growing up in the Scenic Rim has definitely shaped me creatively. Being surrounded by nature and a smaller community gave me a lot of space to observe things quietly and reflect, which naturally feeds into my songwriting. Growing up regionally has also made me really appreciate opportunities to create and share music, because those opportunities can sometimes feel further away.

I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunities I've had to expand beyond my hometown and regularly share my music in Brisbane and beyond. It's made me appreciate every opportunity even more while still feeling deeply connected to where I've grown up.

You've already shared stages with artists like Aleksiah and performed at festivals including Long Sunset Festival. How have those live experiences influenced your confidence and identity as an artist?

Performing live has probably been one of the biggest factors in helping me grow in confidence as an artist. Supporting artists like Aleksiah and playing festivals like The Long Sunset have been important parts of my journey. Watching bigger artists perform has taught me so much about storytelling, connecting with an audience, stage presence and trusting your own creative identity.

Earlier in my journey, I worried a lot about whether I was good enough or if people would even like my music. Hearing people sing my songs back to me at shows and being given these incredible opportunities to share the stage with such talented artists has helped me realise that my music deserves to be heard. It's also made me more confident in being myself and trusting that the right people will connect not only with my music, but with me as a person.

You're still very early in your career, but there's already strong momentum around your music. When you think about the next few years, what kind of artist — creatively and personally — do you hope Stelle evolves into?

Over the next few years, I want to continue growing into an artist who creates music that is honest and that people can genuinely connect with. I hope to keep developing my songwriting and confidence while maintaining the vulnerability and storytelling that has always been part of my music.

I really want to keep building connections with people through my music and live shows. Being able to share songs that make people feel connected and understood is the most rewarding part of being an artist. As I continue to grow and build momentum in my career, I hope that sense of connection only becomes stronger. I hope to share my music with bigger audiences while still staying connected to where I started.