Suki Waterhouse’s sophomore album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, tells a story of transformation and redemption, weaving together the metaphor of a spider’s metamorphosis with the human experiences of love, loss, and self-discovery. The Sparklemuffin is a rare spider that literally dances for its life, performing a stunning dance in order to impress its mate but if the spectator is not a fan, the Sparklemuffin is eaten alive. Similar to Suki’s experience in the industry, she resonated with this little spider. The album plays upon the dichotomy between Hollywood’s dark underbelly and escaping to a magical place within to heal and grow. It invites listeners on a journey through darkness into the light, emphasizing the importance of facing one’s self, embracing change, and finding true connection and self-worth.

Suki Waterhouse’s music sounds like a collage of her inspirations, experiences, and emotions stitched together by honeyed vocal delivery, bright-eyed melodies, and evocative storytelling. It doubles as a mirror image of her life as a consummate creative, artist, actress, model, and mother, yet it also breaks the glass to unveil raw truth. She leans on an ever-evolving sonic palette to convey what she’s feeling—whether it be folky Americana, nineties alternative, turn-of-the-century indie, or handcrafted otherworldly pop. You’ll hear Suki’s longing in a swooning chorus, fearlessness in a crunchy chord, elation in a danceable waltz, and wonder in a soft coo befitting of a lullaby. She faithfully followed a lifelong passion for music to her 2022 full-length debut, I Can’t Let Go. Adorned by “Moves” and “Melrose Meltdown,” it incited widespread critical applause from Variety, Nylon, NME, The Line of Best Fit, and more. Between headlining shows and touring with Father John Misty, “Good Looking” surged online, generating nearly a billion streams, going RIAA platinum, and paving the way for the Milk Teeth EP. Simultaneously, she absorbed inspiration from a season of change earmarked by unforgettable moments a la gracing the stage of Lollapalooza 2023, performing on multiple continents, becoming a mom, and closing out the Gobi Tent at Coachella in 2024. Everything just set the stage for the gold-certified songstress to assert herself as a versatile, vibrant, and vital presence on her 2024 double-LP, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin [Sub Pop].