'Letting go of perfection': Mikaela Davis on greatest challenge recording her debut album
Harpist, pianist, singer, and songwriter - the young Mikaela Davis is a lot of things. She crafts songs that range from sweet to salty, from folk to funk, from AM rock to experimental 80s pop and so much more.
This coming July 13, the 25-year-old artist is going to release her debut album, 'Delivery' via Rounder Records and produced by John Congleton (Angel Olsen, Alvvays, Future Islands, St Vincent).
Mikaela, who has also worked as a voice actress, talked to Meaww about her journey from being a performer for her family, to getting a band together and eventually, reaching this milestone of a debut album. Here are excerpts from the conversation:
• What’s the story behind the name of your album?
Delivery is the name of my album and also the name of the first track you hear. I wrote this song in a time when I doubted myself and questioned everyone who wished to help my career. This story is common, and I’ll bet everyone in the entertainment industry - any line of work really - has gone through a similar experience.
