Rising Ballymena singer highlights domestic abuse in video for new single

With over 20 million streams to her credit and seven ‘Top 15 New Music Friday’ placements on Spotify, Lilla Vargen is one of the UK’s fastest rising new artists.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Feb 2020, 15:54 BST
Lilla Vargen by Pip for FutureKind @ Dungeness, KentLilla Vargen by Pip for FutureKind @ Dungeness, Kent
Lilla Vargen by Pip for FutureKind @ Dungeness, Kent

The video for her current single ‘Cold’ depicts a young woman trapped in a controlling and abusive relationship, struggling with the conflicting emotions that come with this situation. Award-winning Irish director Locky has crafted a powerful and intimate interpretation of Lilla’s lyrics, which features a revealing yet vulnerable performance from Jordanne Jones.

The young actress was chosen by Screen Daily as one of their Stars of Tomorrow 2019. She has starred in the films ‘Metal Heart’ and ‘I Used To Live Here’ and will feature in the upcoming American TV series ‘The Angel of Darkness’.

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Hailing from Ballymena, Lilla Vargen left for London to follow her calling in music.

She said: “I wanted the video for ‘Cold’ to tell the story of abuse in relationships. This is a story that thousands of women are living every day.

“I’ve had similar experiences and wished that I could have looked at that relationship more objectively. Even if things look okay on the surface, it doesn’t mean they are.”

A big year lies ahead for Lilla as she embarks on a major European tour as guest to Dermot Kennedy included two huge Dublin shows at the 3Arena plus two nights at London’s Eventim Apollo. Lilla will also play solo gigs in Brighton, Komedia (April 14), London, Omeara (April 15), Edinburgh, The Mash House (April 17) and Dublin, The Grand Social (April 19).

Tickets are available from www.lillavargen.co.uk/tour

Anyone that needs more information about domestic abuse can visit www.womensaid.org.uk

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