BEYOND THE NOTES
Photo courtesy of Emilio Sanchez
June 7, 2025 | Isabella Appell
LOS ANGELES, CA — APRIL 29, 2025 – After leaving college to pursue music full-time, homeschooled theater kid Amelia Moore packed her bags and left her culturally rich hometown of Lawrenceville, Georgia, for Los Angeles. Drawing on deeply personal experiences and a bold outlook on life, Moore has crafted a distinctive brand defined by her emotional transparency and vibrant personality. Now signed with Republic Records, she has released her latest EP, he’s still just not that into you! on May 9, 2025.
At Universal Music Group’s 1824 conference—a culture marketing and creative strategy division powered by young creatives—Moore sat down with Cherry Pop’s Isabella Appell, among other journalists, to discuss her songwriting, artistic direction, upcoming performances, and the long game of making it in music.
Though raised in a state known for its musical legacy, Moore’s early exposure to pop was limited. Her first musical training came through classical violin, and Justin Timberlake was one of the first secular artists her parents allowed her to listen to. That’s why having Timbaland, renowned for his work with Timberlake, featured on one of her recent tracks became a full-circle moment in her career.
Moore emphasized the importance of long-term commitment in the industry, crediting her perseverance to a piece of advice she received early on:
“Sit yourself down, ask yourself in the mirror, ‘Do I want to do this for ten years without any guarantee that it’s going to work out?’ If the answer is yes, then you know that this is probably something that you should be doing.”
That same intentionality extends to her visual identity. Her signature orange hair and short baby bangs are now a recognizable part of her brand. At the same time, her cover art, featuring hand-drawn doodles and eccentric fruit stickers, mirrors the raw, playful emotions of her music.
In the visualizer for her track fuck, marry, kill, Moore wears a dramatic, floor-length wig. “Letting your hair down means being vulnerable, but it’s also feeling sexy and comfortable in who you are,” she explains. “We needed long hair to get the emotion across.”
Authenticity is at the heart of everything Moore does. She rooted her decision to leave college in the confidence she had in herself, attributing her self-assurance to the principle of staying true to one’s values.
“You’re wasting your time taking things personally,” Moore said. “A lot of what happens that you think is about you; you just have to let it roll off your back. It’s not as personal as you think it is.”
From a homeschooled violinist in Georgia to a rising pop star in Los Angeles, Amelia Moore’s path has not been paved with shortcuts but by hard work and determination. Driven by a dedication to being unapologetically herself, Moore is poised not only to inspire other young artists but also to leave a lasting legacy in the music industry.
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