Mon Laferte Discusses Vulnerability and Healing on Femme Fatale Vol. 2

Chilean-Mexican singer-songwriter Mon Laferte released her tenth studio project, Femme Fatale Vol. 2, on Friday, June 12, via Sony Music Latin. According to an interview with Billboard Español, the 20-song collection serves as an eclectic extension of her previous work, featuring collaborations with St. Vincent, Javiera Electra, and GRTSCH.

The project arrives eight months after the release of Femme Fatale. While the first album blended jazz with alternative pop and vintage sounds, Laferte told Billboard Español that Vol. 2 is more minimalistic and feels like a “singer-songwriter album.”

Produced by Laferte and Manu Jalil, with co-production by Rick Nowels on select tracks, the new set incorporates elements of punk, folk, blues, and alt-rock. The album addresses themes including motherhood, politics, trauma, father relationships, and emotional dependency.

How does Femme Fatale Vol. 2 differ from the first album?

Laferte described the new release as an extension of the spirit of the original Femme Fatale, maintaining an atmosphere of darkness and vulnerability. However, she noted a shift in sound from the jazz-leaning universe of the first record toward a more eclectic approach.

The album opens with “For Your Consideration,” a track Laferte says reflects on the irony of fame. She told Billboard Español the song grew from voice notes on her phone regarding the pressures of the music industry.

Did You Know? The album’s closing track, “Gigante,” was written nearly two decades ago when Laferte was 26, following a thyroid surgery that put her singing voice at risk.

Who collaborated on Mon Laferte’s new project?

The album features three distinct collaborations. Laferte worked with Chilean artist Javiera Electra on “Eterno Resplandor de Una Mente Sin Recuerdos” and Mexican artist GRTSCH on “Quién Soy Yo Cuando No Estoy Contigo.”

American singer-songwriter St. Vincent also appears on “While I’ll Keep Writing Songs for You.” This marks the second collaboration between the two artists following “Tiempos Violentos” in 2025, according to the source.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that Laferte’s transition from the structured jazz influences of the first album to the “minimalistic” singer-songwriter style of Vol. 2 suggests a strategic move toward raw, emotional transparency. By utilizing “rescued” recordings from 2016, she is effectively archiving her personal evolution for the listener.

What inspired the songs on the album?

Laferte did not write the 20 songs specifically for this volume. Instead, she curated them from a larger pool of 50 to 60 songs, rescuing melodies and writings from diaries and phone notes dating back to 2016.

Mon Laferte – Femme Fatale (Official Video)

She told Billboard Español that she specifically selected the songs that “felt the saddest” to fit the universe of the project. The lead single, “A pesar de ti y de mí,” was released this week alongside a music video.

What happens next for Mon Laferte?

Laferte is scheduled to bring her Femme Fatale Tour to the United States this summer. While she has expressed a desire to collaborate with Lana Del Rey, she told Billboard Español that the artist has not yet answered her calls.

Though Laferte stated she has concluded the “Femme Fatale” concept with this second volume, she indicated that she still has “so much to say” artistically, which could lead to new conceptual projects in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Femme Fatale Vol. 2 released?
The album was released on Friday, June 12, through Sony Music Latin.

How many songs are featured on the new album?
The project contains 20 songs.

Which genres are incorporated into Femme Fatale Vol. 2?
According to the source, the album incorporates elements of alt-rock, punk, folk, and blues.

Do you prefer a jazz-inspired sound or a more eclectic, minimalistic approach in singer-songwriter albums?