At just 21 years old, Daisy Close is emerging as a compelling voice in R&B and soul, using her music to create meaningful conversations around mental health, resilience, and self-worth. Through deeply personal songwriting and a commitment to authenticity, she has built a growing connection with listeners who find comfort and empowerment in her work. In this interview, Daisy opens up about the experiences that have shaped her artistry, the inspiration behind her latest releases, and the message she hopes to share with fans as she continues her musical journey.
Q1. At just 21 years old, you’ve already built a strong identity as both an artist and a mental health advocate. How did your personal experiences shape the mission behind your music?
Thank you so much, that means more than words can say. I believe my personal experiences shaped the mission behind my music by providing me with an authentic approach and worldview to the struggles myself as well as many others face when trying to cope with their feelings and own mental health. I’ve been through many difficult obstacles in my life and have used music as my outlet of expression and strength to overcome each and every single one. I refuse to let any obstacles I face have the power to defeat me, so instead of seeing my hardships as negative, I use music as my resource to turn those negatives into positives by healing myself and others while providing much-needed motivation to keep going and always look on the bright side of life. I’ve faced many challenges in my life, but music is also very important to me because, despite everything I’ve been through, it’s never left my side or let me down.
Q2. Your debut EP, I don’t wanna feel anymore, tackles important conversations around mental health. What message do you hope listeners take away after hearing the project from start to finish?
Yes! I hope listeners are able to hear my album from start to finish and feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. I wrote “I don’t wanna feel anymore” as an emotional and sensitive twenty-one year old who is always overthinking and in her head. Through the struggles I’ve faced in my life, I remember coming to a point where I felt numb and stopped opening up to people and putting all my feelings into my music, because I felt as if music was the only thing that has ever truly understood me. I remember some days I didn’t even understand how I felt until I sat with myself and let a song flow out of me. I felt this pain to the point where I genuinely thought to myself, “I don’t wanna feel anymore” because not feeling would be much easier than feeling the heartbreak I felt at the time. I’m very thankful that I’m in a better place now, but I know how scary mental health can become and how unpredictable each day can be. I hope my listeners take away the message that it’s okay to feel all the feelings and to accept the good and bad. Life’s far from perfect, but I’ve learned to surround myself with music, people I love, and a positive mindset is my source of happiness and peace. I encourage others to find the people, hobbies, and things that bring them joy and find my music as a healing tool along the way to bring a sense of comfort and peace knowing you’re never alone. There is help out there and you are so loved.
Q3. You’ve partnered with Mental Health America to raise awareness and support for mental health resources. Why was it important for you to connect your music with this cause?
It was important for me to connect my music with the topic of mental health and partnering with Mental Health America has allowed me to help so many others through what I love most and be part of a mission much greater than myself. I really wanted to connect mental health to my music as I feel songwriting and my music has truly been my number one outlet and source of healing when it comes to battling my own mental health struggles. I don’t know what I would do if it wasn’t for music and songwriting. My music has saved me in so many ways and I felt the best way to say thank you for the gift of music was to give back the same source of healing I was given to others.
Q4. Many fans praise your ability to combine powerful vocals with deeply personal storytelling. What does your songwriting process typically look like when you’re creating such emotionally resonant music?
Thank you so much, I aspire to make heartfelt and meaningful anthems and songs as a proud solo independent female artist in this generation. I write all my music from personal experiences in my life and each time I tell people that they get worried about how I’m constantly releasing all these pieces of music that can be emotionally resonant as mentioned, but I use a lot of my experiences and things I’ve been through to create pieces of music. It’s about the feelings and emotions I once felt and finding healthy ways to channel them into my music. There’s never a typical process when it comes to me writing my music and I think that’s a funny and fascinating thing. I’ve written songs at 3am, 3pm, in the shower, on the bus, at the gym, you name it! I think it’s really special being able to authentically write these pieces of music as I feel the most honest music can never be rushed or put on a timeline. I have this unique feeling I can’t explain when inspiration strikes and my soul knows I need to sit down with myself and write.
Q5. Your latest single, “dead to me”, has a very empowering message about recognizing your worth and letting go of people who don’t appreciate you. What inspired you to write this song?
Well, as I’ve stated, I write from personal experiences in my life, so I’m sure you can guess someone out there is dead to me. Jokes aside, I’ve had to let go of so many people in my life when I came to terms that they didn’t recognize my worth and appreciate me. Cutting those people out of my life was one of the hardest truths I’ve had to accept, as for the longest time, I was a people pleaser and watched people take my kindness for granted until I couldn’t take it any longer. It’s a testimony to everyone out there to always remember their worth and never let anyone make you feel less than the amazing individual you are.
Q6. While much of your music explores vulnerable emotions, “dead to me” has a confident, almost celebratory energy. Was it refreshing to approach the topic from a more empowered perspective?
Absolutely, I’m so happy you pointed that out and mentioned that. As I said before, cutting those people out of my life was one of the hardest hurdles I’ve had to endure, but over time I’ve learned to do so was very necessary, as I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders, and I’m in a place of peace where at times it felt like I was the one responsible for carrying everyone else’s baggage. It’s empowering to now stand firm on only allowing people access to me who value me for the woman I am and outgrowing the people who once swallowed me whole.
Q7. The song encourages listeners to stop seeking validation from people who can’t see their value. Have you had moments in your own life where learning that lesson changed your outlook?
Countless times, I can’t count the amount of times I’ve been made to feel small by others and tried to prove myself over and over again hoping one day they’d see my value until one day I realized I don’t need to prove myself to anyone but myself. Learning the lesson that those who truly love you will never leave you questioning yourself and your value has changed my outlook in so many ways, because knowing that now, the second I sense doubt in any sort of relationship, I cut it off, knowing that true love would never make me feel that energy or way. It’s just hard because there’s so many manipulative people out there, but there comes a breaking point where everyone’s true colors start to show.
Q8. As an American-Peruvian artist, how have your cultural roots influenced your artistry, creative perspective, or connection with audiences?
I love this question! My cultural roots have significantly influenced my artistry by allowing me a space to create music that is not only inspiring to others but to my heritage and home. I find it so motivating to show all the little girls that I was once just like them and what they too can achieve if they work hard and believe in the power of their dreams combined with determination and persistence. I’ve used every rejection as redirection because I refuse to let closed doors stop my mission of setting a positive example for my community.
Q9. You’ve quickly developed a reputation as a rising voice in R&B and soul music. What challenges and rewards have come with establishing yourself as an independent artist in Los Angeles?
Wow, thank you, that’s truly an honor. This is an exceptional question because, believe me when I say there have been so many challenges when it comes to establishing myself in the big city of Los Angeles surrounded by so many other artists who are struggling to do the same. It was really difficult because I was always overcritical of my work for a long time, being a perfectionist and battling the pressure of standing out as an independent artist in a sea of music. I finally came to the point in my career where I started creating music for myself, messages and melodies I thought were important and liked and started releasing them regardless of what anyone else had to say or think. My music is my voice, my life, and my story, so I believe in my songs and talent because I know how authentic they are and how much they have helped me blossom into the artist I am today. Doing so, I’ve been able to see the fruitfulness of my dedication and love to my music in countless ways. I feel that by staying true to myself and my music, I have been rewarded in countless ways that wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for me being insistent on creating only music that is authentic to me. I would say the best reward I have received from my music has been the community outreach of others who have made the effort to tell me how my music has positively changed their way in one way or another. That means everything to me. I think as an artist it’s always important to stay humble, remember where you came from, focus on where you’re going, and most importantly never forget why you started in the first place.
Q10. Looking ahead, what are your goals for the next chapter of your career, and what can fans expect from Daisy Close beyond I don’t wanna feel anymore and “dead to me”?
I’m beyond excited to see where my music and career is headed. I can’t say much, but I can say that I’ve already begun recording my second EP, and it is in the process of being released in 2027. I’m thrilled for everyone to hear the rest of my debut EP, “I don’t wanna feel anymore” with my next single off my EP “loved by you” being released June 26th, 2026 at midnight PST on all music streaming platforms. After “loved by you”, we have “play with fire” and “luck with love” set to be released in the fall to close off my album. These songs have changed my life in countless ways and I hope they are able to have the same impact on so many others. I’ve poured my blood, sweat, and tears into my music and I hope everyone is able to feel loved through both my writing and vocals.
With an unwavering commitment to honesty, healing, and artistic integrity, Daisy Close is proving that music can be both deeply personal and universally relatable. As she continues to expand her catalog and advocate for mental health awareness, her journey reflects the power of vulnerability transformed into strength. From the heartfelt themes explored on “I don’t wanna feel anymore ” to the empowering message behind “dead to me,” Daisy’s work continues to inspire listeners to embrace their emotions, recognize their worth, and move forward with hope.
Connect With Daisy Close
- Instagram: @daisy.close
- TikTok: @daisydclose
- YouTube: @daisyclose
