Miya Folick X FAULT Magazine
Miya Folick’s debut album ‘Premonitions’ might have gone down a storm thanks to Miya’s incredible skills as a songwriter and powerhouse vocals. The artist wasted no time to celebrate, however, instead emarking on an extensive tour in support of Pale Waves and Sunflower Bean, with dates across the United States and Europe. As a natural hard-worker, touring isn’t a chore for Miya, instead it gives her a sense of purpose and brings structure to an otherwise manic and unpredictable working schedule.
We sat down with Miya Folick in London’s Duo for a photoshoot and interview to find out more about her process and plans for 2019.
‘Leave The Party’ is such a great feel good “dance like no one is watching” at home track, what was the inspiration behind it?
Miya Folick: I think it’s really exciting to move to a city like Los Angeles and become enamored with late nights and loud music and the excitement of meeting people and experiencing new things. But, eventually, some of that wears off and you realize getting up early for your morning run is a lot more satisfying.
Can you tell us a bit about ‘Thingamajig’, the backstory of the song, the title and what headspace you were in while writing it?
Miya Folick: Thingamajig came from my subconscious. In many ways, the day we wrote that song was a day just like any other. I wasn’t feeling particularly sad or apologetic on the surface, but it must have been bubbling underneath.
What’s the overriding emotion you felt in the lead up to the album’s release?
Miya Folick: I felt like I was ready to tour and make more music. I feel proud of myself and my team.
Your album is co-produced with Justin Raisen – how did you first start working together?
Miya Folick: We met on the recommendation of several different people and it just clicked. His wife jokes that their two-year-old was actually the one who convinced me to make the record with Justin. James is very very cute, but it was actually because Justin is just a really exciting creative force.
You’ll be ending the year with a European tour- what’s your favourite part about hitting the road?
Miya Folick: Playing a show every night. Tour gives you a strong sense of purpose everyday. I have a more regular schedule on the road than at home. I run every morning before the rest of the band gets up, listen to podcasts in the van on the way to the next city, soundcheck, eat too much broccoli, show, dinner, hang with the guys. It’s fantastic.
What do you have planned for 2019?
Miya Folick: Hopefully touring a lot for this record! Making a couple more music videos. Putting out a couple more singles. I don’t know! Maybe i’ll be in a movie. I want to get into acting again.
What is your FAULT?
Miya Folick: I am impatient.