SVMMI

Blending cinematic pop with heartfelt vulnerability, SVMMI’s Almost Forever unpacks a love story defined by timing, emotion, and longing. In this interview, she reflects on inspiration, identity, and the raw truth behind the EP.

1. “Almost Forever” feels incredibly personal and cinematic at the same time. Can you share what inspired the concept behind the EP and what story you wanted to tell through its three tracks?
The inspiration behind this EP comes from a story where two people love each other deeply but can’t be together because of where they are in their own lives. I wanted to express the emotions of knowing you can’t be together but still wanting to imagine having a future and always wondering what could’ve been.

2. You’ve experimented with so many genres—from pop to EDM and dance—but this project leans deeply into emotion and storytelling. What drew you back to this more vulnerable, stripped-down sound?
I have always love stripped down vulnerable songs with meaningful lyrics. During my journey I have explored with different genres but my heart always pulled me back to this kind of music. It’s where I feel I can truly express what I’m feeling and tell a story.

3. Your song “More for You,” written for your mother during her battle with breast cancer, marked a turning point in your artistry. How did that experience shape the way you approached writing and recording this EP?
My song “More For You” will always be my most meaningful song. It was written during such a difficult time but being able to create this song for my mom and anyone else that can relate to it meant everything to me. I saw the impact this type of music had and that’s what gave me the confidence to write this EP and share this story.

4. Each track on Almost Forever—“I Knew,” “What If?,” and “Almost Forever”—represents a stage in a love story that never quite found its ending. Which song was the most emotionally challenging for you to create, and why?

The initial concept for the EP came from the first song “I Knew.” That song was probably the most emotionally challenging because I was creating a song expressing a love so deep but heartbreaking at the same time. There are so many raw and real emotions that went on to tell a story with “What If?” and “Almost Forever.”

5. Your music beautifully bridges cinematic pop and heartfelt country, two genres that rarely meet so seamlessly. How do you approach blending those sounds while staying true to your artistic identity?
When writing my songs I always make sure to stay true to my heart and who I am as an artist. Blending pop with country feels natural to me because they both have given me the ability to express so much through my songs in different ways but ultimately come together to tell a story.

6. Now that Almost Forever is out in the world, what do you hope listeners take away from it—and what’s next for SVMMI as you continue to evolve as an artist?
This EP holds a special place in my heart. Sometimes people can love each other so deeply but meet at the wrong time. Sometimes love just isn’t enough. I hope that this EP can help others that are going through an emotional time in their relationship. I want to continue creating pop country music that is real and tells a story. I want to always help and inspire other people that may be going through the same thing.

Samantha Murciano (@svmmiofficial) • Photos et vidéos Instagram