Initially conceived as a quest to heal from heartache and loss, Fletcher’s sophomore album “In Search of the Antidote” delves into the complexities of self-discovery and embracing the highs and lows.
“I was navigating a lot, health-wise, so I didn’t really have the energy or desire to put on any facade,” the 30-year-old American pop star told Rivet. “I just created the music as an outlet, a true space of healing, and it ended up being my favorite album yet.”
Though Fletcher, who stepped into the spotlight in 2015 with her debut single, “War Paint,” said the journey to heal has “been full of challenges,” she has found the silver lining. “I don’t think healing is ever linear or a smooth process,” she said. “It can be beautiful at times and super painful at others.”
One way Fletcher set out to find peace was through silence. “I deleted social media, went away for a while and things got quiet,” she said. “But then, I noticed all the other thoughts and emotions that got really loud. I allowed it all to surface and learned more about who I am outside of any of the external validation. And from the self-discovery, my album [was born].”
Since its release in March, “In Search of the Antidote” has debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart giving the singer her highest-charting set yet on the tally. Building on this momentum, Fletcher is hitting the road this year with a tour that has already taken her to South America and Europe. The Australian and New Zealand legs will commence on July 16 in Perth. She’ll hit the U.S. with 14 shows this fall.
While touring can be strenuous on the mind and body, Fletcher is finding motivation through her fans.
“The support from the fans has been incredible. Getting to travel around the world right now to scream these songs with all of them has been such a dream,” Fletcher said, adding that there’s nothing like hearing new songs sung back to you for the first time. “They’ve been on this journey with me for a while so just getting to be together again has been such a celebration of the album.”
Side chat with Fletcher
Rivet: What is your favorite pair of jeans?
Fletcher: Right now, I’m obsessed with my Re/Done jeans. They’re all I have on tour with me.
Rivet: What are your big astrological three?
Fletcher: Pisces sun, Libra rising, Gemini moon (yikes, I know).
Rivet: What’s one thing you must bring on tour with you?
Fletcher: I have a couple of staples, but my skincare products are an absolute essential.
Rivet: Who is your fashion inspiration?
Fletcher: Gwen Stefani and early Madonna.
Rivet: What is your vice of choice?
Fletcher: I don’t know that I have a vice. Maybe looking at exes’ Instagram pages when I need to feel something.
Rivet: What trend are you currently obsessing over?
Fletcher: Billie Eilish’s new album.
Rivet: What can fans expect on tour, style-wise?
Fletcher: I’m always switching things up. Right now, I’m really channeling classic black and white and keeping it simple—with an edge, of course. Gwen Stefani and Avril Lavigne are forever the reference.
Rivet: What keeps you up at night?
Fletcher: “Karma” by Jojo Siwa. I think about that song daily.
This article appears in Rivet’s summer issue. Click here to read more.