Exclusive Interview: Demi Michelle
Welcome to our excluive behind the scenes interview with indie artist, singer-songwriter and author Demi Michelle as she sits down with Captain Eddie and chats about her brand new release "Fantasy". This young lady does not have a stop button, nor even a pause, she is full speed ahead. Please enjoy this very special visit in studio now, if you dare, haha :-) No seriously, you are in for a real treat. About Demi Heartfelt, charismatic, and authentic are three words used to describe Demi Michelle’s music.The Pittsburgh-based pop and country songwriter turns her life experiences into songs thattouch the hearts of her listeners through captivating storytelling in her lyrics and memorablemelodies. She greatly looks up to Julia Michaels, Kelsea Ballerini, and Taylor Swift, threeincredible songwriters who share their stories in raw and truthful ways. Demi strives to remainhonest and authentic as a songwriter in her own music and during her collaborations withothers.Demi pieced together her songwriting passion over the years. Her musicianship shines through,being a classically-trained pianist and knowledgeable about music theory. Also being a creativewriter with an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction, Demi is always finding ways to blend her musicaltalent and storytelling in powerful ways.Demi kicked off her songwriting journey in 2019. After releasing several singles, she deliveredher debut album, Dear Diary, on October 15, 2021. This eleven-track album, which includesDemi’s popular single, “Will I Ever,” truly gives listeners a glimpse into Demi’s heart and story.The songs capture honesty and vulnerability, much like diary entries do. Demi wrote this albumfor herself to explore her thoughts, feelings, and insecurities. Through writing Dear Diary, shehas gone on a journey of self-discovery.On January 28, 2022, Demi was invited onto her hometown station, 100.7 STAR Pittsburgh, tobe the first artist on the morning show’s new segment, Bubba Show Live and Local MusicSpotlight. Along with an interview, “Will I Ever” aired during the show, making it Demi’s first playon top 40 radio.Demi’s debut chapter earned her two nominations at the 8th Annual Josie Music Awards, whichshe attended at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. She received nominations for PopArtist of the Year and Pop Album of the Year for Dear Diary.After a life changing debut chapter, Demi shared her five-track EP, It Is What It Is, on November11. This project shimmers with self-empowerment and showcases Demi’s songwriting talent andpassion for blending genres in her music. It gives a glimpse into what listeners can expect in thefuture, as Demi continues to write about meaningful and universal topics that are rooted in herpersonal experiences.
