Sunderland pop artist Lottie Willis builds on breakout momentum with new single Tired, releasing Friday 20th February
Following the success of her comeback single Rosie, North East pop artist Lottie Willis strikes again with Tired, the second release in an ongoing run of singles recorded and produced in Sunderland with local producer Connor Jobes (noyou).
After reconnecting with audiences through Rosie, which quickly became a live favourite across the region, Tired sees Lottie pushing herself creatively while maintaining the catchy, youth-driven pop energy that’s becoming her signature. The track places her distinctive voice front and centre, pairing emotional honesty with a lighter, more playful edge.
Written in early 2024, Tired was one of the first songs created during the sessions that would later shape this new era, but it wasn’t until after Rosie was completed that the track fully came to life. Inspired by the bold pop songwriting of Olivia Rodrigo (particularly all-american bitch) and the candid lyricism of Nieve Ella, Lottie approached the song with a new writing mindset, deliberately challenging her usual process.
Where much of her previous work leans into emotional weight and introspection, Tired embraces fun and relatability. Lottie explains: “With Tired I really challenged myself. I wanted to write something less serious than my other songs and just have fun with it. It’s about liking someone, seeing them with someone else, and getting way too drunk because of it. it’s chaotic but honest, and it’s become one of my favourite songs to play live.”
Raised in Sunderland and performing since the age of eight, Lottie’s journey remains firmly rooted in the North East. A former participant of We Make Culture’s Young Musicians Project, she has developed her craft through years of grassroots gigs, vocal training, and songwriting—all leading to a new body of work written, recorded, mixed and mastered entirely in her hometown.
Since the release of Rosie, Lottie has continued to build momentum on stage, playing a run of standout regional shows, including being specially selected for a BBC Introducing live series at The Glasshouse, and announcing a hometown headline show that is already over 50% sold. The response both online and in the room points to an artist confidently stepping into her next chapter.
Tired is the second of four singles recorded during the same sessions in Sunderland, with further releases planned over the coming months. Together, they represent a new era for Lottie Willis, one defined by consistency, community support, and a growing national profile.
Live Dates
● 21st February – The Ship Isis, Sunderland (Headline Show)
● 6th June – Munro Festival, Stockton