Hailing from Catalonia, Victòria Vilalta steps confidently into 2026 with her new album ‘Out Loud Thoughts’, a deeply personal nine-track collection that captures her instinct for turning introspection into immersive indie-folk soundscapes. Currently based in London, Vilalta continues her upward trajectory with an upcoming UK and European tour, further cementing her reputation as one of the most compelling emerging voices bridging acoustic intimacy and experimental pop textures.
Created in London studios as part of her Master’s in Creative Music Production, ‘Out Loud Thoughts’ sees Vilalta writing and producing her own material, blending stripped-back folk arrangements with processed, atmospheric layers and melodic pop flourishes. Each song channels a distinct emotional state, reflecting her belief that music is, above all, an expression of feeling.
Expanding beyond the acoustic roots of her earlier work, the album marks a bold exploration of her evolving creative identity, solidifying Victòria Vilalta as an artist unafraid to push her own boundaries while remaining emotionally transparent.
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Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got started in music?
At 6 years old I started classical solfege and piano in my hometown, later I sang in a choir, I was self-taught on playing guitar and started recording covers when I was 15. My main interest was finding the best sound for each piece I was playing. I wanted to know more, so I kept on studying vocal performance while doing a bachelor’s degree in psychology. I also wrote, recorded and released my first EP in 2022, completely self-made in my home-studio.This brought me to London to pursue a master’s in music production where I started playing gigs and created my debut LP “Out Loud Thoughts”. I am now happy to see that my background is solid and, as random as it seemed, it is defined by my core interests.
Who are your biggest musical influences and how have they shaped your sound?
My favorite artist is Amy Allen. She is an amazing songwriter that works with many pop artists but also releases her own music. I really connect with her songwriting, it is emotional but not dramatic, and I love how the production of her songs is at the service of the song. I tend to have a similar approach in my creations. However, the first artist that made me realize I loved singer-songwriter music was Alex James Ellison, a small British indie artist with a very cheerful sound and fresh lyrics. I knew him because he was one of the chaperones in a London music summer course I did when I was 14.
Was there a specific moment or experience that made you decide to pursue music seriously?
I always knew I would never stop making music but it was during my master’s degree in London that I started playing concerts and pushing my artist project to the next level. It was very organic, after putting all my time into music for a year and felt like I needed to continue. I am now trying to make the project sustainable long term by establishing a good basis that allows me to continue investing time in music creation.
Can you walk us through your typical songwriting process?
My songwriting process is quite unpredictable. In terms of the lyrical content, I usually start by writing some lyrics ideas in a notebook or on my phone when they come to me. When I have a songwriting session I start playing chords and finding melodies that connect with my mood while recording. Then I start relating the melodies to a topic and maybe matching it to some of the lyrics ideas I had written before. Finally, I work on the structure of the song and complete the gaps with new ideas. I often need some days to come up with the last words and finish the song. Once I know what I’m missing, I let it rest and the final ideas come suddenly, in unexpected moments over time. I used to doubt that I would find those words I needed but co-writing showed me that every writing session you dedicate to the song will help getting to the final ideas at some point.
How do you find inspiration for your music and lyrics?
I find inspiration in my day to day life. I tend to overthink and some internal reflections can be interesting to explore in songs. It can be very positive to channel that energy into creating an expression of your internal thoughts. Sometimes, it can be helpful to understand my own feelings and other times it can be powerful to communicate ideas to others. I think music is a really powerful tool to start a kind conversation about topics that affect all of us.
What themes or messages do you hope listeners take away from your music?
I hope my music can have a positive impact on the listeners. Either by relating to the feelings embedded in each song or by reflecting on topics of discussion. I have recently started writing songs that are a bit more critical and I’d like to explore this more in the future. I think music is a very powerful tool to express values that are important. I also like how the music content can embody the message in an abstract way and the lyrics develop it further allowing listeners to go deeper. Overall, I would like my songs to inspire kindness, I think if everyone treated each other with good intentions we could all have a better mental health.
What challenges have you faced as an emerging artist in the music industry?
I think everyone in the music industry is facing challenges at the moment, not just emerging artists. The music industry is very dynamic and is evolving constantly. The situation is not easy right now since music is hardly sold anymore and streaming platforms don’t give much revenue. Musicians can only make money from concerts or merch, which means the price of live events is increasing. Money seems to not be in music anymore but in selling t-shirts or making advertisements. Attention does not come from the music anymore but from the social media content. I think this needs to keep evolving, otherwise music will lose quality because artists will need to be doing other products instead of focusing on their main creative work.
What has been the most rewarding aspect of your musical journey so far?
It was very rewarding to complete my first album “Out Loud Thoughts”, I wanted to make an LP for a long time and from the songwriting to the sound of it I feel so represented and so accomplished to have finished it. It also feels amazing to find people that connect with what I do, either by listening to the album or at live concerts. Genuine connection is very valuable, it helps me to keep going. Recently, I also discovered how rewarding it is to share the creative process with other musicians. I feel it makes the music evolve and makes me grow personally.
How do you stay true to yourself and your artistry in a constantly evolving industry?
Making music is something very personal for me, I don’t like to shape it thinking about sales. I believe there is real value in creating honest and organic work and I hope to find an audience that connects with that. Even if this model is not economically sustainable in the current music industry I won’t alter my artistic work to fit in. It would completely lose its essence. That is why I’ll keep making my music regardless, but I also hope the industry evolves in a way that can better support this kind of art.
What can fans expect from you in the near future? Any upcoming projects or tours?
2025 was the year of the “Out Loud Thoughts” album release and 2026 is the year of the album tour, entitled “Walking my steps”. I will be playing multiple concerts throughout the year around the UK and Europe both in venues and in festivals. I am really excited and looking forward to it. The first concert is in London at Piano Smithfield on the 6th of February, playing with my band and invited musicians that participated in the album recordings. The first concert in Spain is on the 8th of February in Barcelona at Harlem Jazz Club within Barnasants, a festival around singer-songwriters. I will be playing solo, reducing the songs to their essence. Next concerts will be announced soon, stay posted.
Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?
Hopefully I will still be making music and have another album out. Connecting with a wider audience would be great and sharing the experience with my friends and musicians who are an inspiration as well. I would also love to still be able to play in London and in my hometown as well as take part in more festivals around the world. If I let myself dream bigger I would love to meet some of the artists that are an inspiration for me. So basically, if I could continue making what I’m doing now on a bigger scale I would be really happy.
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