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Ben Rogerson

“I have vocal nodes. I actually love the texture it gives my voice, but it makes it incredibly hard to sing sometimes. Before I was diagnosed, I used to lose my voice all the time”: Breakout star Sienna Spiro's distinctive singing voice comes at a cost

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Sienna Spiro performs during her "The Visitor" Tour at The Roundhouse on May 19, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images).

Few new artists have made as big an impact on 2026 as British singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro. After making her breakthrough with 2025 single Die On This Hill, she’s since had more success with further singles The Visitor and Material Lover, from The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack, and the release of her debut album, Visitor, on 3 July, is now eagerly awaited.

What sets Spiro apart from many of her peers is the unusually raspy tone of her compelling voice. She’s certainly used this to her advantage but, speaking to 15 Questions earlier this year, she revealed that it’s the result of a medical condition that can also make things difficult for her.

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