Margaux Regan
At just 20 years old, London-based country singer-songwriter Margaux Regan is already turning deeply personal experiences into heartfelt songs. Influenced by artists like Taylor Swift and shaped by years of introspection, Margaux uses songwriting as a way to process her thoughts, emotions, and the turbulent transition into adulthood. Her debut EP After Thought is now available, a vulnerable and honest record exploring overthinking, growing pains, and emotional intensity. I caught up with Margaux to talk about her journey, the making of After Thought, mental health, and what it truly means to live for your art.
Hi Margaux, how are you? What's your story?
Hey my name’s Margaux Regan, and I’m a 20 year old country singer songwriter now based in London!
When did you know you could sing?
To be honest with you, it was never something I really discovered. I just knew I loved singing at a young age and because I loved it so much I always thought I was amazing at it (which was not the case). But over time by working at it I did eventually get better I guess.
What did you grow up listening to?
I grew up listening to Taylor Swift, and whatever songs my mom was playing in the house. So it ranged from a lot of rock with Irish artists like the Cranberries and country to pop.
Do you remember a specific time in your life where music made a huge impact?
It’s always had such a huge impact but I think when I was struggling in school with making friends and keeping up in lessons that’s always when I felt the most grateful for it.
What does it mean for you to be an artist?
I think it means to live for your art. How much would you be willing to sacrifice for art, how much would you be willing to loose because you love it that much.
You've just released your debut EP After Thought - how does it feel like to release this project?
It feels surreal and very exciting. They’re all such personal songs that it’s scary at the same time. Because I’ve never done something like this before.
Could you describe the songwriting/production process behind this project? Who helped you create it? When did you start working on it?
I started working on it about a year ago with my producer Ian Holmes at soho sonic. We would often co-produce and use other songs or discussions as inspiration for the production.
What inspired your EP After Thought and what themes do you explore throughout the record?
Every day life situations and the kind of emotional rollercoasters you go through in that transition period from 19 to going into your 20’s inspired After thought. They’re such formative years. I also take songwriting as a way to process my over thinking and basically every song on this record reflect my inner most thoughts.
What can you tell us about your song "Obsessed"? What did you feel when recording this song?
It was a song written about a crush and over exaggerating that limerence you might feel when you’re young towards people. I think when you don’t know yourself as much or you’re discovering parts of yourself around that age, there’s a tendency to idolise people easily. I wanted to have a funny take on that and women being called crazy too easily.
What message do you want to deliver through this EP?
I want to deliver my message, and my life and if anyone relates or feels heard that would be amazing.
As an artist, what is the hardest part? And what is the best part?
I think believing in your craft and your talent is the hardest part, doing it yourself and not giving up. The best part is when you make someone feel heard or understood with your song and in turn you feel understood as well.
How do you stay grounded in this crazy music industry?
That’s definitely something a lot of musicians struggle with and I haven’t found the key yet because it’s such a fast pace industry. I think having friends that can ground you is so important, having people that bring you back down for a second by sharing the same values as you and knowing you not just on a surface level. I also think disconnecting from it all by reminding yourself why you’re doing this and that it was never superficial but always about the craft and your love for it.
How do you take care of your mental health on a daily basis?
Being around people who uplift me and understand me, disconnecting from social media and hanging out with my cat.
In your opinion, what would make the world a BETTER place?
I think a lot of things so it’s very hard to choose one. But kindness would obviously resolve a lot of issues, it’s such a simple but crucial thing we forget to excercise.
What biggest lessons have you learned in 2025?
I would say never making myself smaller for anyone ever again. It’s so easy with opinions, insecurities or people’s own projections to make yourself smaller out of fear. But I know now how to be myself more easily and have resolve in my craft and what I believe in.
What's your goal for 2026?
To make more music and work harder. I would love to do a headline show, release singles, grow on social media and get myself out there even more.
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