Over these last few years, Posey has looked to establish herself as one of the more progressive names on London’s new music scene. And after the roaring response to her recent offering ‘SO SWEET’ earlier this year, she continues to shine on her latest single ‘Better Than This’.
So with the buzz around her continuing to build, we thought now would be a good time to find out more about her influences and aspirations for the years ahead.
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Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got started in music?
I think I’ve always wanted to be a performer or entertainer of some kind since I was tiny! When I was about 3, we were doing a Christmas show at school and according to my parents I would not shut up, just kept singing and to everyone we knew! So I started attending musical theatre school soon after and just fell more and more in love with music and performing – I’m from a big family and we say it’s major middle child energy! But my family aren’t musical by any means so it always felt kind of foreign but I think that was the fun part. I just fell into writing songs when I was about 13 and haven’t really stopped since, hopefully they’ve improved since then…
Who are your biggest musical influences and how have they shaped your sound?
Ooo at the moment I would say Olivia Dean, Caity Baser and Dua Lipa! I think they have been the main artists who have shaped and help me to develop my own identity musically. I absolutely love Olivia Dean’s songwriting and how she tells stories. So I try and take that on board with my own writing, I’ve started to think a bit more deeply about the narrative from her. Caity Baser is just so fun and cheeky and playful – I just love the vibe and energy! She’s definitely inspired me to open up even more and get cheeky with songs! I love pop music as a whole, I was raised on ABBA so that’s probably why…
Was there a specific moment or experience that made you decide to pursue music seriously?
I had an old guitar teacher when I was about 13 who introduced me to songwriting and allowed me to have the space to just write/sing and he would play guitar, safe to say I didn’t do a whole lot of guitar playing but anyway… It was the first time I was like woah this could be my job. After that I started being really serious about music and it sort of shifted from just a hobby.
Can you walk us through your typical songwriting process?
It honestly can change up dependent on if I’m writing with others’ or just myself but usually I start with a concept/title, I actually now have a notes page just for cool titles or some odd words, and then have a play around with chords and just find something that feels kinda groovy and hum melodies until they eventually evolve into some sort of lyrics.
How do you find inspiration for your music and lyrics?
This is strangely something I’ve been rediscovering recently, like finding inspiration in the mundane. I love watching live music and I think that watching other artists in their element and the pure serotonin can help inspire with lyrical ideas and stories. Mostly I write from some form of experience, so any words that stick out when I think about a situation or a situationship really help to get into the flow of it.
What themes or messages do you hope listeners take away from your music?
Ooo, themes… Well, all my songs always seem to be about some silly ex so maybe not that… just to have fun would be the biggest message like stop taking everything so seriously and that’s why I love how playful the songs all are, like they’re made to dance in your room sorta vibe. Another aspect is love in any regard is so special and such a cool thing – whether its platonic or romantic like life experience and that ahaha. So maybe just enjoy love and all the wild/chaos/unhinged energy that comes with that.
What challenges have you faced as an emerging artist in the music industry?
The industry is a challenging place for any upcoming artist in so so many regards, I think the disconnect sometimes between socials and that translating to an audience can be quite complex. It’s hard in the sense that you sort of have been selling yourself constantly but still have to be in love with the physical music aspect at the same time. So that’s been kind of challenging to navigate but ultimately, I just make music that I love/would listen to and hope that others love it and feel just as comfortable listening or that it relates somehow…
What has been the most rewarding aspect of your musical journey so far?
Honestly, I’d say some of the recent gigs or just performing – like seeing these songs, my babies that started from a teeny tiny idea developed into this whole thing is crazy. Like seeing people sing along is so wild but one of the best, most surreal experiences. I think that by far is the most rewarding. Because with streaming you can’t necessarily gauge reactions or expressions to the songs but in person, seeing people dance along and watching their live reactions but also to see that they’re also loving and enjoying something so much that feels so personal to me is really cool.
How do you stay true to yourself and your artistry in a constantly evolving industry?
My mum. Actually my whole family, they keep me in check ! I just listen to myself which sounds so odd but just do what I want to do and am into at whatever moment. Just because the industry is ever evolving doesn’t necessarily mean we follow suit, more so just adapt but staying in tune with what you’re into, that’s at least what I’ve been doing. Also Pinterest! I have so many boards of things I like, that kinda keeps me in touch with my artistry so to speak.
What can fans expect from you in the near future? Any upcoming projects or tours?
Hi fans! I feel like I need to make a name for them soon… some more music! And more shows! Soon! Actually very soon! I’ve got a couple of new shimmery, tongue-in-cheek songs coming very soon which we love to see.
Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?
Who knows, the sky’s the limit ahaha. In the next five, definitely playing at some big festivals, I would absolutely love to play at Glasto! That’s for sure a big goal! Think a few cheeky music videos would be pretty fun, releasing a whole album, for sure up for that! Oh and definitely a UK + European tour ! I think I’ll just keep going and seeing what happens… playing at some iconic venues in London. I recently saw Burna Boy at KOKO and would love to play there or O2 academy would be pretty sick. But I think I just see myself working with so many incredible creatives and just growing, so I guess I’ll update you in five years?
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Listen to Posey’s new single ‘Better Than This’ below.
