“Firefly” Lights Up the Airwaves: Kelsey Maggott on Her Debut Single

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I chatted with rising star Kelsey Maggott—1.3M-strong social presence, Pretty Loud artist, and voice of the luminous new single Firefly—out this Friday, 6 March. In this intimate radio interview, she shares the story behind her debut: how co-writers Amy Tjasink, Mbali Rose, and Erin Elliot helped shape its heartfelt lyrics, how producer Jono Greyling brought its shimmering soundscape to life, and why “firefly” is more than a metaphor—it’s a promise of quiet brilliance, just beginning to glow.
26 Mar English South Africa Music · Music Interviews

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