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Sienna Spiro Talks Debut Album, Sam Smith, and David Attenborough with Jon Batiste

publication · 2026-06-17

London-born soul singer Sienna Spiro, 20, is profiled in CULTURED magazine's Indulgence issue ahead of her debut album 'Visitor,' out July 3. In a conversation with musician Jon Batiste, Spiro discusses her instinctual approach to songwriting, her breakout single 'Die On This Hill' (over 489 million Spotify streams), and performing at David Attenborough's 100th birthday at the Royal Albert Hall. She also recounts singing 'Lay Me Down' with Sam Smith in New York and throwing up afterward from gratitude. Spiro, who dropped out of performing arts school at 16, says she loves musicians who put her in her place and describes her album as being about the fear of impermanence. The feature includes fashion credits and photography by Fausto Elizalde.

Key facts

  • Sienna Spiro is a 20-year-old London-born soul singer.
  • Her debut album 'Visitor' releases July 3.
  • Her single 'Die On This Hill' has over 489 million Spotify streams.
  • She performed at David Attenborough's 100th birthday at the Royal Albert Hall.
  • She sang 'Lay Me Down' with Sam Smith in New York.
  • She dropped out of performing arts school at 16.
  • The conversation was with musician Jon Batiste.
  • The feature appears in CULTURED magazine's Indulgence issue.

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Artists

Institutions

  • CULTURED
  • Royal Albert Hall
  • Spotify

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • New York
  • United States
  • Indonesia

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