Capri Everitt

Your new EP, When I Cry I Like to Dance, is described as both deeply personal and danceable. How did you balance emotional storytelling with upbeat rhythms?

I am such a fan of juxtaposition within music as I feel like it speaks to the multifaceted nature of people. We can have days where we don’t feel good but put on a smile and that was the vision when it came to the sonics of this album.

You mentioned that making music is your way of speaking when words fall short. Was there a particular song on the EP that was the hardest for you to write emotionally?

I really honestly dove pretty deep when it came to this album but I would say “breath on me” might have been one of the harder ones. The concept was trying to run from your demons but they are always on your tail, breathing down your neck.

You’ve collaborated with Anna Piscatelli and producer Nobu Sounds on this project. What was the creative process like working with them?

I loved working with these two so much and I feel like thats how the album came to be what it is today. I honestly felt like we were all hanging out making music with no harsh expectations and it helped us to be more creative and free in our process.

Your song Arcade hit the Top 20 on the Billboard Electronic/Dance charts. How does it feel to see your music reach such a wide audience?

Honestly the billboard moment was so crazy to me as that was the first “electronic music” song that I had ever tried writing and so I didn’t have crazy expectations for it. But to see it really reach an audience like that gave me the motivation to keep going along this path.

Looking back at your Around the World in 80 Anthems journey, how has that experience shaped you as an artist and as a person?

“Around the World in 80 Anthems” was one of my core developmental moments in my opinion. I think the experience of seeing the whole entire world at 11 gave me an invaluable sense of perspective. Not to mention we stayed in orphanages in most of the countries we went to which gave me this crazy sense of gratitude and understanding of how the world around me works. I think travel is crucial to perspective and I encourage everyone to get out of their comfort zone and go somewhere they normally wouldn’t.

You’ve given two TEDx talks, advocating for children’s causes. How do you see your music and activism intertwining in the future?

I believe that music is such a global language therefore making it so powerful to spread messages. I feel like music and activism have always gone hand in hand for me.

Your social media presence is massive, with over 1.3 million followers. How do you navigate the pressures of being a young artist in the digital age?

I actually did a mental health school tour recently where I talked about social media and the pressures involved. Honestly putting myself out there publicly has been something I have struggled with since I was 16 and starting to gain somewhat of a following and realizing that it comes along with scrutiny and unwanted opinions. 

Your song Not Your Toy went viral with its music video. What do you think makes a music video truly stand out and connect with audiences?

Honestly I feel like the music video was super fun and very authentic to the experience of many teen girls out there which is why it resonated so hard with the internet.

As a young artist navigating adulthood, what advice would you give to other aspiring musicians trying to break into the industry?

My biggest piece of advice would be consistency and trusting your gut. So many people have tried to tell me who to be and what to do and it’s so important to just stick to your guns and do what feels authentic to you.

What’s next for you after When I Cry I Like to Dance? Can fans expect more music, live performances, or any exciting collaborations?

I actually have a couple new released lined up to be announced soon! Also some fun collabs coming up.