INTRODUCTION
Hello everyone it’s your host Faithfulness and today I have with me Rebekka Louise from England, London. Rebekka Louise is here to discuss about his recent single “The Bigger Guy”. Welcome Rebekka Louise. Before we begin our interview here is what you need to know about this artist.
Rebekka Louise is a London based singer and songwriter whose rising presence in today’s music scene is defined by her soulful voice, introspective writing, and effortlessly genre blending sound. Moving gracefully between indie pop, folk, and alternative music, she creates lush melodies and atmospheric soundscapes that carry a deep sense of emotional honesty. Her music has already captured attention from platforms such as EARMILK, Forbes Portugal, and Lefuturewave, as well as earned her spots on Spotify’s New Music Friday Norway and Apple Music’s New Music Daily playlists. What makes Rebekka stand out is her gift for storytelling; each song feels like a glimpse into her inner world, filled with quiet realizations, longing, and the raw beauty of human emotion. With harmonies that feel almost weightless and lyrics that echo deep emotional truths, she continues to shape a sound that transcends trend and genre, marking her as a distinctive and heartfelt voice in modern alternative pop.
Having this brief Introduction, I’m sure new and current fans must be excited about our Interview today.
INTERVIEW
1. To begin with, let’s review your recent work. What is the inspiration behind “the bigger guy”?
Answer: It’s a bit of a funny or unusual one to be honest. So there will naturally always be a sense of drawing from personal experiences or observations when I write music – but this song isn’t all personal experiences. So, I absolutely love reading these «am I the asshole» (AITA) post when scrolling on instagram. And I kept seeing these posts of people writing these outlandish scenarios and then wondering if they were right to defend themselves – and as an outsider you’re just reading being like «WTF – how can your friends and family not support you in this!». And that kind of got me spiraling into all these «what ifs» of how it must feel to constantly be told to suck it up, or ignore hurtful comments just because other people don’t like the tension that’s created by you standing up for yourself, or how its more suitable for them that you keep the peace – so you end up silently suffering by the hands of those you would always put first. And I thought that’s such a heartbreaking, but relatable situation to be in – I think we can all think of a situation where we’ve been told to not engage back, to not stoop to their level, to be a better person – and I wanted to explore that pain.
2. This is quite a huge project for you, what does it mean to you as an individual?
Answer: I think what makes this project so special to me is how vulnerable it feels. I always try to make music that feels real and human and intimate – but with this one I think I really dug deep into these hidden feelings and by keeping the production quite acoustic and minimal I let the lyrics sit in that vulnerability. It also feels like a new chapter in my career which is very exciting. Because of the vulnerability of the song, I was soooo scared to release it – but now that it’s out it’s like I can take a deep breath and just enjoy the music.
3. Could you describe how this release is different from your previous work and where this one belongs in the sequence of your career?
Answer: This is the first time I am basing the sound picture around acoustic guitars and more of an indie folk sound – which is very exciting. A lot of my previous work has a heavy synth base with lots of intricate melodies and bass sounds and lots of synths. With this one I really stripped it back and kept the production very minimal, instead using backing vocals to create a lush soundscape that the guitar travels in and out of. I also really like how I built the percussion, focusing on the toms as the driving factor rather than the kick drum. Which is something I will definitively keep exploring. «the bigger guy» is very much the first step in a new sound picture I am exploring – which is more acoustic and minimal, keeping the focus on the vocals and how you can build interesting sounds using backing vocals.
4. What do you wish people to get from ‘the bigger guy’?
Answer: I really, really hope it will make people feel ok with saying that something is hurting them – and to be strong enough to stand up for themselves even if people are making you feel like the bad guy for doing so. And I hope it will make people think twice about asking someone to let hurtful comments and situations go, in order to keep the peace.
5. Is there a particular song other than this one, you are keen on that seems to communicate your message best and why?
Answer: Ooooo I don’t know actually. I’m sure other people have written songs with a similar theme. But I think what drew me to this topic was also how I haven’t really heard much music that’s thematically similar – or that isn’t relating it to being about a romantic partner. A lot of my new music is more focused on friendship, family and self discovery! So a lot of those song will have a similar thematic feel to this one;)
6. What are some of the difficulties youencountered and some of the highlights in ‘the bigger guy’making process?
Answer: Recording the guitar. As I make all my music at home – I don’t always have access to the best equipment and such. And I have also never recorded guitar before so it was a bit of trial and error. I’m sure producers who work in studios would HATE this, but I recorded the guitar straight into the interface with a jack cable – which is probably a bit of a no no, as you should use a microphone. But I found that created the nicest sound so that’s what I did! The highlight was definitively the percussion part and the creating of all the vocal melodies. I had so much fun creating the background vocals, and I just love listening to the vocal break between the chorus and the bridge.
7. The song’s atmosphere feels almost cinematic, with a quiet tension that builds throughout. How intentional was that pacing, and how do you use silence or restraint as part of your storytelling?
Answer:It was very intentional. I wanted this song to feel like a funeral procession, but the only person in attendance was yourself. So the song starts with this soft church organ that slowly fades in favor of the guitar and piano, symbolising that quiet resignation of giving up. Then as the song progresses that indignation is slowly turning into anger and frustration supported by adding more and more instrumentation and then the percussion building the song into its climax of finally letting go of all the built up hurt – until it all unravels and the church organ is brought back in. You’ve finally reached your breaking point, only to realize no one was there to even care – you tried to be the bigger person and kept everyone happy, but you still ended up hurt and alone – so maybe you should have just fought back. The song ends on that quiet realization wondering why you even bothered at all, wondering why their happiness was more important than yours.
8. Writing a song like this often brings self-discovery. What did creating “the bigger guy” teach you about yourself, both as an artist and as a person?
Answer: It really taught me about the quiet strength of being the bigger person in a situation – and the strength of walking away from situations that are hurtful. And that you don’t have to, nor should you have to, allow others to treat you badly and that sometimes it’s ok to bite back. It definitively showed me that I am a bit of a softie in that aspect, and I have a tendency of rather keeping things inside and dealing with it myself, than sharing my discomfort or pain with others – which can be exhausting. As an artist, it also showed me a new side of what type of music I can create, and like creating – which was super inspiring and helped me create lots of new music I very excited to finalise.
9. The song deals with being the “bigger guy” in situations where your pain is dismissed. How do you find the balance between expressing hurt and showing strength through your music.
Answer: I always think this is such a difficult question to answer, because when I write music I don’t really think much. I just sit down, strum some chords on my guitar or create a random melody in Logic and then I just start singing and words pour out. There is not much thinking involved haha. But I think maybe that is what makes my music so personal, cause I just write whatever pops into my head in that exact moment – no filters and no pre planned lines or metaphors. My music is very much a mood board of lots of different thoughts that pop into my head in random succession.
10. Were there any collaborations or production choices that played a big role in shaping the final sound?
Answer: I was adamant that I wanted this song to be set around the guitar. I wrote it on the guitar and fell in love with the sound, so I wanted to keep that initial part of the song alive in the final production. And I wanted the bridge to really have its moment. I think this is one of the strongest, most emotional bridges I have created, and I wanted to give it that space and buildup to really shine. Everything else I was more or less figuring it out as I go.
11. How do you see this project fitting in with the present stage of your life both as an individual and an artist?
Answer: It feels like a new chapter for me as an artist where I am exploring new sounds and themes. It does also feel a little like a half midlife crisis. I moved away from home and to a foreign country quite young, and I am just now kinda realizing that I have spent all my adult life in a place that’s not my home, but its a new sort of home because home feels a bit different now that you’ve been away for so long. And I am just figuring out what I want to do with life really, and this new music is a reflection of that.
12. Since you released a ‘the bigger guy’, what has the reaction of the fans been?
Answer: It’s been lovely! It’s always so scary releasing new music, cause I obviously love my own song and I have been listening to it for months before it’s even released- but I never really know what others think of it. But I am so happy that people are liking it, and I always love getting messages of people thoughts!
13. How can your fans reach you and your music whether through the internet or in person?
Answer: All my music is on most streaming platforms, so you can always find me there! If not instagram is always a good place to start, and TikTok! I do play gigs around London as well, so definitely keep an eye out on my socials and if you fancy to come to one of the gigs I’d love to say hi.
14. Where does this release sit in the thick of those works in loads and loads of other work?
Answer: I suppose each of my releases are a new exploration of what it means to be human and all the feelings surrounding that. And this song is now another expression of that – there’s so many aspects of everyday life and everyday emotions and I love tapping into those and creating music from it. And I hope the people listening can find some solace in that.
15. What’s next for you after this release? Are there any new projects or surprises that are coming soon?
Answer: I am hopefully working on a music video – but nothing is fully confirmed yet! And then I have lots of new music that I am going to release soon!
16. How do you cope with the responsibilities of being an artist while trying to have a personal life?
Answer: I haven’t put too much thought into that to be honest! I think I’m still such a small artist that Im just trying to figure it all out and have fun really. Although I was recognised on the street once which was very fun! So if you ever do see me and want to say hi, go for it!
17. What is one thing that your fans do not know about you but would want to reveal?
Answer: This is such a difficult one cause I wouldn’t have any clue really! But something I do find quite cool is that I write, record and produce all of my own music, and I do it at home in my living room.
18. Would you like to add any concluding thoughts to your fans or new listeners hearing about you for the first time?
Answer: Just thank you so much to everyone who listens to my music <333 and I hope that it can bring comfort or just make you feel whatever it is that you need to feel in that moment.
IN SUMMARY
This has been an exciting session for us all Rebekka Louise, I believe fans and anyone out there just discovering your music for the first time are equally excited about this project. Thank you for the privilege to experience this masterpiece, it’s been an honor.
Here is my thought on what i have to say after listening to “The Bigger Guy”:
Listening to “The Bigger Guy” felt like sitting alone in a quiet room and finally allowing emotions I had been avoiding to surface. The song moved me in a way few tracks do; it is painfully honest, stripped of pretense, and full of that fragile kind of strength that comes from holding yourself together for too long. The soft acoustic guitar and gentle ambience create a sense of stillness that made me stop and really listen, while Rebekka’s voice, calm yet trembling with emotion, felt like she was speaking directly to a part of me that understood exactly what it means to always be the bigger person. I could feel the weight of her words, the exhaustion, the quiet frustration, the longing to be seen, and it lingered with me long after the last note faded. What struck me most was how the song never tries to dramatize pain; instead, it allows space for it to exist, to breathe. “The Bigger Guy” is not just a song to hear, it is one to feel, a tender, cathartic release for anyone who has ever given their heart freely and been left standing in the background.
Finally to our audience, I urge to listen to “The Bigger Guy“, add it to your playlist and be Inspired by it and on behalf of Dulaxi I like to appreciate you all by saying thank you everyone, See you on our next interview.
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