Ep.14: Interview with pop artist Jess Meilman

This week on SyncRiffs, Charles welcomes pop artist, Jess Meilman, to the studio for a special interview about her singles “Ketamine Kids” and “Nothing,” her musical influences, how she approaches the songwriting process, upcoming releases, and more!

After her sparkling debut with the soulful indie pop tracks “Guilty Soulmate,” “Plenty,” the summer anthem “Summer Nights,” the witty “Life Is A Bitch,” and “Ketamine Kids,” the up-and-coming indie pop vocalist recently released her heartbreak anthem “Nothing” in Spring of 2023.

Originally from New York, Meilman grew up singing, songwriting, and performing and was often found in her family’s piano room, creating songs for hours on end. It was there that she honed her artistry, leaning into the soundscapes of Tame Impala, SZA, Dayglow, and others. Meilman quit her 9-5 in 2021 and moved to LA to bring the songs in her voice memos to life.

Meilman explains her approach to crafting music simply as: “Creativity without force creates intuitive magic.” An empath, she feels things deeply and writes with a desire to connect, heal, and understand herself and the world through music. Jess turns her sensitive self-reflection into catchy tracks that hold surprising depth and come straight from the heart.

Topics discussed:

🌟 Recording process with her producer

🌟 The songwriting process

🌟 “Ketamine Kids” music video

🌟 Playing live in Hollywood

🌟 Latest single + music video for “Nothing”

🌟 What’s next for new music

🌟 Musical influences

🌟 Writing for sync

🌟 Advice for upcoming musicians + artists

🌟 Remixing music

“Ketamine Kids” Music Video: https://youtu.be/KNztfTTbA3k

“Nothing” Music Video: https://youtu.be/rZk8SOJ1uHQ

Subscribe to Jess Meilman on YouTube: @jessmeilman2814

Follow Jess Meilman on IG: @jessmeilman

Website: https://jessmeilman.com/

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