London-based singer-songwriter Ladybyrd is embarking on a brand new chapter with the her newest single ‘Open Cage’. The artist discusses her love for movie music, the story behind ‘Open Cage’ and an opportunity assembly with Tom Cruise…

Hello Ladybyrd, how has your 2024 been thus far? 

Hiya! My 2024 has been good thus far thanks — I’m so pleased to be again to releasing music after a yr of specializing in writing extra and discovering my sound. It looks like the start of a brand new chapter. 

Are you able to inform us about the way you initially received into music?

I grew up in a musical family so I’ve all the time been surrounded by it. I had classical piano classes, taught myself the guitar and began writing songs once I was 11. I began to point out produced demos of these songs to family and friends once I was 13 and I’ve continued to develop as an artist since then. I received found via a household good friend displaying considered one of these early demos to somebody he knew within the business. So, after I completed my A-levels I’ve been co-writing with others and recording a great deal of music.

How did you provide you with your artist identify ‘Ladybyrd’? 

Ladybyrd was a nickname that my grandfather – whom I by no means received to fulfill – gave to my mum, who then handed it on to me. Though it’s private to me, I feel it’s a lovely identify that represents my music rather well. We modified the spelling barely as we thought it was extra fascinating – and it jogs my memory of the well-known British composer, William Byrd.

Your new single, ‘Open Cage’ is out March twenty second. What influenced the observe artistically? 

I wished to jot down a extra angsty guitar-led tune after having written a number of lighter songs on the piano. It’s all the time wonderful to see how songs evolve. My producer and I performed some chords and a guitar riff after which abruptly the entire lyrics got here to me and I couldn’t cease writing! I attempt to illustrate the sensation of being trapped, in addition to the emotion of longing. There are additionally numerous vocal ‘ahhhs’ within the background of the tune which have been pitched greater to sound extra like screams for a extra dramatic impact. Within the music video, I’m in a metaphorical cage created by spotlights. I transfer out and in of the lights representing the indecisiveness of whether or not to remain or go away a relationship. 

‘Open Cage’ has a really cinematic sound – you’re impressed by movie scores and have even labored on music for an upcoming TV present with the ‘Mission Not possible’ composer. How did this collaboration come about? 

This happened as a result of I approached Tom Cruise in London, and received chatting about music and my love for movie scores!

Do you may have some other dream collaborations? 

I love so many artists and composers that it could be arduous to call just some. In the meanwhile if I needed to decide one, it could be M83. I’m so impressed by his compositions — specifically, his soundtrack for the movie ‘Oblivion’. 

What impressed the lyrics for ‘Open Cage?’

I wrote ‘Open Cage’ concerning the emotional battle inside a troubled relationship. The lyrics paint an image of feeling trapped, as if confined inside a cage, wanting extra, but concurrently possessing the liberty to stroll away from all of it. It captures the interior battle and the longing to maintain the connection alive, fueled by the deep love and keenness that also stays, regardless of its imperfections.

You launched your music in 2022 and have already obtained a large amount of reward and acclaim, from the likes of Sunday Instances and BBC Introducing. What do you hope to realize in 2024?

I hope to proceed to launch the music I like and join with as many individuals as attainable via it. I would like to have the ability to do extra exhibits, and I dream of enjoying at venues just like the Royal Albert Corridor someday – though that could be a barely longer-term purpose! I might additionally like to get considered one of my songs into a movie. 

Lastly, what are you at the moment engaged on and can provide us a glimpse into what’s subsequent for Ladybyrd? 

 I’m at the moment ending my album, which will probably be out early subsequent yr. Within the meantime, there will probably be loads of singles popping out this yr that I’m tremendous excited to launch 🙂

Take heed to ‘Open Cage’ beneath, and discover out extra about Ladybyrd and her music on-line on Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, and TikTok.

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