Check out our interview with UK alternative indie singer, songwriter and producer Michy Tree.
Michy takes huge inspirations from The 1975, Paramore and Halsey fusing, she has the ability to be versatile within her music speaking out for the subjects that matter, evoking listeners to relate her ever changing sound.
The alternative artist is currently ready to release her second single and has already been published in the likes of DORK magazine and played on Amazing Radio. She wants people to relate to her music and make a difference in someones day letting them feel less alone.
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Hi Michy, please tell us a little about you?
I’m Michy Tree from Berkshire, United Kingdom. I started playing music when I was 12 and got my first instrument the ukulele and then moved on to the guitar. I have since started to produce my own music and now I am releasing it!
Describe yourself in 3 words?
Crazy, loyal and stressed
We’re sure you have been asked this million times but how did you get in the industry?
Well I’ve always had a love for music, but I think my college was very good at teaching us about the industry and how to get into it. So I’d say that was the start.
Describe your sound in 3 words?
Honest, boppy, bangers
Who influenced you and why did you choose to make music?
I have so many influences but the main two would be the 1975 and Paramore
Do you play any instrument?
I can play the ukulele and guitar both badly
Do you ever get nervous?
All the time but if you’re not nervous it’s not exciting
Tell us about your new single, “Floating House?”
Floating House is a indie alternative track and it’s out on the 26th of February so go have a listen!
What’s the story behind the song?
Floating House was written when I was 18 in my first year of university when I moved to London by myself. It’s about my whole experience and how lonely it felt.
Did you had plans/concerts planned and cancelled because of COVID? If so have you done any online concerts or interaction with your fans?
I didn’t have many plans as I was still recording and producing my music at home. I have been doing live sessions and I do have a few gig lined up including Not Your Babe festival which is online from the 5th-7th of March
Which project is still on your bucket list?
Releasing an E.P with a release gig is definitely the next goal!
What is fun and rewarding about what you do? And what’s not?
The rewarding part is when people tell me they relate to my music, that means more than anything. It’s also fun to be able to get your emotions out into a physical thing like a song and share it.
The not so fun thing is not being able to achieve your ideal vision, for example I could go and make a video for the song due to covid so hopefully floating house can have a lil video in the future!
What’s next for Michy Tree in 2021?
A few gigs, and an E.P hopefully but you never know what’s gunna happen
What is you favorite song? And why?
That’s such a hard question! One of my favourite songs is Where Is My Mind by Pixies. Lyrically beautiful and instrumentally insane no other song like it!
Any loves other than music?
I love fashion, photography, makeup
If you could meet someone living or dead, who would it be and why?
Freddie Mercury because he was an absolute legend and I think we’d get along
Best advice ever given?
“don’t be a silver Ford, be a green Ferrari” one of my old teachers was just telling us to be ourselves and stand out
How’s a typical day in your life?
A day in my life is sleeping, go for a walk, university work, watching drag race and sleeping
Name one your strengths?
Trying to learn as much as possible
Idea of a perfect Sunday?
Making some music and annoying my boyfriend
What is you favorite song to belt out in the car/for karaoke?
Defiantly Paramore ain’t it fun
What is your own definition of happiness?
Being with my family
Do you support any charities?
Cancer research and YoungMinds
What is your favorite healthy food?
Avocado, basic I know but it’s so good!
And your favorite cheat food?
Any fast food but probably Mexican
What would be a deal breaker on a first date?
Talking about an ex
How do you see yourself in 5 years?
Having a good time cuddling my friends and family, and still making music
How would you describe your fashion style?
Everything
What do you think of Social Media?
It’s a blessing and a curse but I do not think kids should have it, it’s so damaging mentally for adults let alone a child. But social media is a part of life now and can be a fun place to connect with others
Where we can follow you?
All social media is Michy Tree
