Digital Cover: Seanna Pereira - Debut EP ‘Love Department’
Talent: Seanna Pereira
Photos: Bing Putney
Stylist: Hannah Canon
Hair + Make-Up: Lindsay Byrd
Words + Managing Editor: Chrissy Wang
Executive Editor: Evan Xiong
Photo Asst: Gabriel Gonzalez
EIC: Anthony Vu Cao
Publisher + Production: Kinetic Media Group
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For many artists, a debut project is simply an introduction. For Seanna Pereira, Love Department is something far more personal—it is a collection of life’s lessons told through melody, vulnerability, and fearless honesty.
Having spent years captivating audiences on screen through film and television, Seanna has always understood the power of storytelling. Whether portraying complex characters or stepping in front of the camera, every performance has been rooted in emotion. Now, with the release of her debut EP, she turns the spotlight inward, inviting listeners into a deeply personal chapter shaped by love, heartbreak, self-discovery, and the unpredictable journey of growing into yourself.
Across six compelling tracks, Love Department explores the emotional landscape of modern relationships with refreshing authenticity. Blending infectious pop production with confessional lyricism and expressive vocals, Seanna creates music that feels both intimate and universally relatable. Each song represents a different chapter in the ongoing education of the heart, reminding us that love is rarely simple, but it is always transformative.
While comparisons to today’s brightest pop stars may be inevitable, Seanna is carving out a voice that is distinctly her own—one built upon emotional truth, cinematic storytelling, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity. Her background as an actress lends every lyric and visual a compelling sense of narrative, allowing listeners to experience each song as both a personal confession and a fully realized world.
As she steps confidently into this exciting new era, Seanna isn’t leaving one career behind in pursuit of another. Instead, she is bringing together every facet of her creative journey to build something uniquely her own. With Love Department, she introduces not only a promising new pop artist, but a storyteller unafraid to embrace life’s complexities and transform them into unforgettable music.
For GR8T Magazine’s Digital Cover, we sat down with Seanna Pereira to discuss the inspiration behind Love Department, the emotional experiences that shaped the EP, the influence of acting on her music, and why this moment marks only the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
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Your debut EP, Love Department, captures the emotional highs and lows of young adulthood. Looking back at the person who began writing these songs, what would you say has changed most in you by the time you completed the project?
I wrote these songs during the most transformative period of my life, when I truly feel I've matured and come to understand emotions I never could before. Writing this EP while navigating my life and relationships has opened me to a deeper level of understanding and confidence within myself. It allowed me to grow and discover emotions that only come out when I'm writing and reflecting on past experiences.
The title Love Department suggests connection, attraction, and sometimes unpredictability. What does "Love Department" mean to you today, and why did it feel like the perfect title to introduce yourself as a recording artist?
I think the title really encapsulates the essence of the EP, falling in love, uncertainty in myself and in relationships, and dealing with perfectionism. The song Love Department is one of my favorite songs from the EP, and I thought there was no better name for the EP as a whole because it really is about all the different aspects of the love department and navigating it.
Across the six tracks, you explore dating, heartbreak, independence, and self-worth. Was there one song that challenged you emotionally more than the others, and why?
I would say both Love Department and Never Enough challenged me the most emotionally, as they are my most vulnerable songs that really take a step inside my brain and reveal some of my deepest feelings.
Your lyrics feel deeply personal while remaining relatable. How do you decide which parts of your own life you're willing to share through your music, and where do you draw the line between vulnerability and privacy?
It's hard because writing my own songs and being such a sensitive person who feels deeply definitely lead to songs that are very personal to me and something I didn't feel comfortable sharing at first, but honestly, what gave me the push to actually share them with the world is being able to hopefully connect and help people who listen to my music and resonate with it. Although all our experiences are unique, I cover aspects that a lot of people go through, and I hope to be able to help people feel less alone and form special bonds with fans. The thought of making people happy with my art is what pushes me to keep going, even if it means I am in a vulnerable state. I know this is what I am meant to do and something I feel I have to share.
Many listeners will naturally compare your sound to artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Tate McRae, but every artist has a unique perspective. What do you believe defines the "Seanna Pereira" sound?
I'm such a fan of both of them, and although we are all in the pop space and writing about similar things, I believe that we all have unique experiences and perspectives that separate us from each other. I think there's so much talent, especially among women in the music industry, but truly there is room for everyone, and audiences will resonate with specific things!
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You've spent years building a career in film and television before officially stepping into music. Did acting prepare you for becoming a recording artist, or did you find yourself learning an entirely new craft?
Yes, 100 percent. Although I was acting professionally through my childhood, I've been singing since I could talk and always have found ways to mesh the 2 worlds, whether it was performing at a young age or writing songs and poetry in my journal it's always been a part of me, but just was not something I necessarily thought I would fully pursue because of how personal my writing was for me. It took me some time to feel confident in myself as well, especially as someone who tends to base my own sense of self on others' opinions.
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Storytelling seems to be at the heart of everything you create, whether it's a film role or a song. How does your approach to telling a story change when you're portraying someone else's character versus sharing your own experiences?
My love for acting and storytelling is definitely evident in my music and visuals. I think telling a story is so important for both myself and the viewers. I want to put my all into my music and make people feel things, so being able to use my acting experience has been so rewarding. Although music and acting complement each other, in acting I'm playing a character, but in my music it's all about me and my life so it was a totally different obstacle I had to tackle in my own mind, but now I've never felt more ready.
Your music is accompanied by striking visuals that feel intentionally connected to each release. When you begin creating a new song, do you already envision the visual world around it, or does that evolve later in the process?
It depends on the song, but with many of them, the pieces fall into place as I'm writing. I already am picturing what I wanna do visually, whether it's just based on the lyrics or how I'm feeling in that moment, whereas with a song like options, I wanted to kind of play with it and not take it too literally. I'm super into high fashion, so I wanted to incorporate that and still wanna continue incorporating that into all of my visuals. I am a perfectionist and strive to make everything as visually compelling as possible, so I want to continue evolving as I grow.
Fashion Credits: Coat: SNDYS / Top: Oxfold clothing from @prsolo.la @pr_solo / Skirt: Natashia from @sr316_ / Shoes: Claudio Merazzi from @prsolo.la @pr_solo / Jewelry: Seanna’s own
As someone who has performed in front of cameras for much of your life, has music made you feel more exposed than acting ever has?
Yes definitely! With acting I'm playing a character so it's not as vulnerable and it's a lot easier to hide behind that mask, but with music, especially writing my own songs It's very much focused on me and my experiences and I've had to really break down those walls of self doubt and caring about what other people think to get to the place where I finally felt ready to share it and embrace it.
Young adulthood is often filled with uncertainty and constant change. What message do you hope someone in their early twenties takes away after listening to Love Department from beginning to end?
I hope people listen to the EP and feel like it's ok to not be perfect and it's ok to be vulnerable and share your emotions even though it's something scary. I also hope to help people who are struggling with similar things, whether it's their relationships with themselves, family or romance. I hope that listening to the EP can help them through some of those situations and also bring positivity into their lives by making them feel understood by turning deep emotions into meaningful music.
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Social media has become an important part of an artist's career, but it can also create pressure to constantly present a polished version of yourself. How do you stay authentic while navigating an industry that often rewards perfection?
It's definitely been a learning curve for me as someone who grew up with a very close circle and tried to keep things private, but especially now, social media has become such an important thing, especially in my industry. I think it's also so beautiful how it's allowed fans to connect with artists in a way they haven't been able to before. I also think having a variety of content is super important to me, and being able to mix in my personality to make it feel more authentic has made it fun for me.
Every debut project becomes a snapshot of a specific chapter in an artist's life. If you were to revisit Love Department ten years from now, what do you think it will remind you of?
Since I consider these songs as journal entries, I think it will serve as a beautiful reminder of this developmental period in my life where I feel like Ive both found my purpose and self confidence.
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You've earned recognition as both an actress and now a rising pop artist. Have there been moments where you've felt the need to prove yourself in music despite your success on screen, and how have you handled those expectations?
I have really high standards and can be really hard on myself, but ultimately this is what I love to do and what I want to do, whether 1 person is listening to it or millions of people are. Although I push myself and have goals in my mind, my main focus is just making music I love, and then hopefully other people will as well.
With Love Department introducing audiences to this new chapter of your career, what risks are you excited to take creatively that listeners perhaps haven't seen from you yet?
I am all about exploring and thinking outside the box, so I definitely don't want to limit myself to a certain style or genre. I want to push myself outside of my comfort zone, especially as someone who loves a wide range of music. I'm excited to keep exploring and also see what my audience resonates with the most!
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GR8T Magazine celebrates individuals who inspire others through creativity, resilience, and authenticity. As your career continues to evolve, what kind of legacy do you hope people associate with the name Seanna Pereira?
I hope to continue sharing my craft and being able to grow and mature with my audience, as we are all going through life for the first time and all navigating the best we can. I hope to continue creating music that inspires people and allows people to feel more connected to me, each other, and themselves. I also hope to continue acting in the future as I'm super passionate about it as well and believe that being able to connect with someone's emotions from a screen is so powerful. GR8T
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