Maisy Kay’s a talented artist originally from the English countryside. Since relocating to Los Angeles, she’s made a prominent impact on the music scene.
Known for her fusion of dance and pop music, she gained widespread recognition with her 2020 single "The Storm," which amassed over 20 million Spotify streams. Maisy Kay has also collaborated with music industry stars Timbaland, Tiësto, Rodney "Darkchild" Jenkins, and Lukas "LULOU" Loules.
Maisy draws her musical inspiration from fantasy and alternate worlds, as seen in tracks like "The Beast Within," influenced by the fictional Na'vi language from "Avatar." Some of her hits include "Karma is a Bitch Like You" and "Scared Together," which received a remix from DJ R3HAB. She also contributed Japanese lyrics and vocals to pop artist Anly's Spotify viral hit, "Distance."Maisy Kay continues to share her musical talents with the world, including her latest single "First Time" and the upcoming release "After Midnight," part of her EP "Metamorphosis.”
She’s currently touring with JVKE's "What Tour Feels Like" across the United States; and took time out of her busy schedule to chat with us!
Tell us about your childhood.
I was always musical, I used to dress up in Disney princess dresses and sing songs to my dogs, and then I grew up watching and listening to a lot of musical theatre, so it’s definitely had an influence on me in many ways! I wrote my first musical at age 10, and started writing pop songs shortly afterwards.
What genre would you describe your music as?
I think I would best describe it as: whimsical ethereal pop.
What has the feedback been like from fans about First Time and After Midnight?
The feedback has been truly amazing! Seeing fans learn the lyrics and sing After Midnight before it was even released was incredible, and the tracks have continued to receive some really lovely comments post tour.
This can be a tough industry. How do you stay positive?
I think having a good support system is key. I’m incredibly lucky to have a group of caring people around me that keep me grounded. I also like to focus on the positives, how much I wanted this career, and how lucky I am to get to make music and do so much of what I love!
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I’m a big gamer, so I play a lot of video games. I also love to draw, and lately I’ve been getting more into writing my own fantasy worlds and stories.
What's next for you, career-wise?
I have an EP called Metamorphosis coming out very soon, as well as a couple exciting collabs next year. I also hope to be back on the road soon!
Who, or what, motivates you musically?
When I released my first ever song, someone had commented they had been feeling really down but my music had really touched them and helped them in that moment. Ever since then, all I’ve wanted is to pursue music and be able to help even one person in that way again. Making something that could resonate with someone is definitely my driving motivator with music.
Learn more about Maisy by visiting her website: www.maisykay.com.
Photo credit: concert: @reithhumphreys; headshot: Shervin Lainez