Interview

Rising pop star Fia Moon on breakups, sad girl anthems, and embracing her ‘sassy era’

Dublin singer Fia Moon has truly hit her stride with her latest release, Back to Me, a song whose soulful sound, rich texture and emboldened lyrics match her strong ‘ballsy’ character

Fia Moon: ‘What I realised was, relying on music can be difficult to [marry] with your creative process because it puts too much pressure on it.’ Picture: Marc O'Sullivan

Singer Fia Moon – full name Susanna Sofia Mooney – steps out the passenger door of a sports car and through the entrance to the Alex Hotel in Dublin. With her flowy white outfit, shimmery make-up and gleaming dark hair, she looks every bit the pop star she is.

Five foot three in height, she carries herself as though she’s ten foot tall. I make to shake hands, but she hugs me warmly. Fia Moon, ...