We chatted to the amazing alt-pop artist Caroline Romano the other day about her latest EP and plans for the future! Check it all out below!

How would you describe your sound these days? 

I would describe it as a mix of alternative pop, with some organic band elements at times. It definitely swings between rock and mainstream pop.

The EP just dropped! Is there a certain theme or story behind it, or is each individual track a separate story? 

The entire EP tells the story of my experience falling in love for what felt like the very first time. In that process, I realized why all of my previous heartbreaks and “falling” into the wrong relationships were so necessary. The project as a whole sort of narrates that story from start to finish. 

What is your writing process like? Is your band involved at all? 

My writing process looks slightly different for each song I write. I’ll often start with a lyric or a concept I’ve written down in my phone, then go into the studio with a producer to build the track around that idea. Other times though, it will start with a track, and the lyrical idea will be written based on that. I’m very fortunate to live in a city like Nashville, where I’m able to collaborate with so many talented producers and instrumentalists. My band for the most part isn’t in the room when I write and record songs, but I definitely keep their specific parts in mind when writing, as I think that plays a big role in creating a fun live show.  

Do you have a favourite track on the EP?

My favorite track from the EP is “There It Is.” It’s a song that’s super personal to me, and one I’ve been waiting my whole life to write.

What went into the decision to release an EP instead of a string of singles or even another album?

The decision to release an EP came from listening to this collection of songs I had written, and realizing they all played a part in telling the same story. I think an EP was the perfect length to tell that story as well. 

Have you planned a busy year of live shows to support the release? 

Yes! I just played my very first Nashville headlining show on release day, and I’m working on some exciting other live show opportunities for the rest of the year. 

I saw you recently did a tour vlog, is that something you’d look to continue? It seems so hard to keep up the content grind these days!

I absolutely love touring and the process of getting ready to play a show each night. I’d love to continue doing tour/show vlogs, as it’s content that I genuinely enjoy making. It can be hard to balance everything on a show day, but looking back, I’m always so glad to have it documented. 

Any plans/hopes to come to the UK for a show or two soon? 

I don’t have any immediate plans to be in the UK, but it would truly be a dream come true to play there soon!  The second I’m able to make it happen, I’ll be over there. 

Do you have a dream tour lineup you’d want to be a part of? Any artists you’d want to support or friends you’d want to bring with you?

There are so many artists I’d absolutely love to tour with, so this is a tough one. Lorde, Erin LeCount, Paramore, and Taylor Swift are all artists I’d absolutely love to open for. And I have so many talented friends I’d want to bring with me, like Sierra Annie, Carter Rubin, and John Harvie. 

If you could have written one song from history, what would it be and why?

Oooh maybe “Blank Space” by Taylor Swift? I think that is as close to perfect as a song can be written, and it also just played a major role in my childhood.