#MusicMonday: Don’t You Want Me by Lucy May Walker @Lucymaywalker #DontYouWantMe #LucyMayWalker #NewMusic #TwitchStreamer

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to another Music Monday. Today I am featuring Lucy May Walker and her new single Don’t You Want Me which is a cover of the famous The Human League song.

Lucy is originally from Redditch in Worcestershire but currently lives in London where she can often be found busking around the capital. When she gets a chance in her hectic schedule Lucy also streams on twitch where her beautiful voice and great choice of songs always make for great entertainment.

I was lucky enough to get Lucy to answer my questions about her music and you can read her answers below!

You can follow Lucy on twitch or social media by clicking one of the links below.

Music:

Lucy has been making music for a few years so there’s a great back catalogue of her music to listen to. These are all available on all the major streaming platforms linked below. I have included her latest single and her song Bad Day which is a personal favourite of mine as it always makes me smile.

Interview:

• Tell us a little bit about yourself?

Hi, I’m Lucy May Walker I’m a Singer/Songwriter originally from Worcestershire but based in London. 

• What first got you into music?

From as long as I remember I’ve always been performing – my Grandma was a singer, and my mom was a piano teacher so it does run in the family. I studied performing arts to degree level, but really started concentrating solely on music after that.

• Who inspired you to make music?

For a long time before I wrote my own music, I was inspired by covers I heard on BBC Live Lounge – I loved hearing the really unusual ones that you wouldn’t expect. I remember loving Lily Allen’s version of Naive and Natasha Bedingfield did a couple of really cool ones – I remember being inspired to really to find my own sound like they did.

• How would you describe the music that you typically create?

I’d say the best way to describe my songwriting is story-telling. I write very honestly from my own experiences, and I’m always careful to capture emotion in there. Whatever song I write, I want people to listen to the lyrics and I hope to make them *feel* something. 

• What is your creative process like?

I always tend to write acoustically, sat at home with my guitar. I like to sit down and decide exactly what I’m going to write about, I write a load of feelings down about that subject and then I base it around that.

• Who would you most like to collaborate with?

So many people! I’d love to write with Nina Nesbitt, Maisie Peters, Gabrielle Aplin, Lewis Capaldi, Ed Sheeran… the list goes on!

• If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be?

I’ve always been pretty desperate to support Lucy Rose. I fell in love with her music after I heard her feature on Bombay Bicycle Club’s songs. 

• What is one message you would give to your fans?

Always choose kindness over everything.

• What is the most useless talent you have?

I am really good at picking things up with my feet – it actually does come into handy quite often, especially when I drop something in the shower!

• Do you sing in the shower? What songs?

I definitely used to, the walls are a bit too thin in London.

• What would you be doing right now, if it wasn’t for your music career?

I know that growing up you’re constantly told to have a ‘back up plan’ but honestly for me, I intentionally never had one because I never wanted an excuse to not do music.

• Where have you performed? What are your favourite and least favourite venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?

I have performed in all sorts of weird and wonderful places, from Thorpe Park to City hall. For me, I love an intimate seated venue – the first place I played in London was a little room in the basement of a pub called The Slaughtered Lamb which is pretty special to me. I am actually returning to that venue for my headline show on Thursday 28th October. I’m not sure I really have any bad venues to mention, but I do prefer playing gigs that don’t have distractions like people ordering drinks or hand-driers going off mid-set!

• How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business?

I actually think it’s been a great thing for independent musicians especially, as it allows us to reach a wider audience than we have access to without the support of labels and advertising etc. I think platforms like TikTok have made discovering new musicians much easier and more exciting. 

• What is your favourite song to perform?

It changes, but I love singing original songs where the audience sing along, so Heartbreak Songs is always a fun one – I always love leaving the stage with that buzz.

• Which famous musicians do you admire?

I love seeing strong independent women in music – I think Taylor Swift is incredible, Maisie Peters, Jade Bird… but honestly, just anyone who is passionate and has something important to say, it makes me want to listen.

• What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?

Sorry to be very boring but I am a bit of a goody two shoes so probably the wrong person to ask!

• What is the best advice you’ve been given?

I’ve attended a number of BBC Introducing Live events in London which is a 3 day event of panels in the music industry. I can’t remember specifics but I do recall someone saying there’s no one out there that is going to work harder than YOU to make you successful. You have to believe in yourself and you can’t always rely on other people to make it happen for you so put yourself out there for opportunities and remember, the worst thing that can happen is people say no.

• If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

I would love to see more women in music – I still see festival lineups being very male dominated, and the big bosses who make decisions all seem to be men. It would be great to have more diversity in the industry.

• What’s next for you?

I have a few singles lined up for the next few months on the lead up to my two headline shows this October which I’m really excited about. Head to my website for ticket details www.lucymaywalkerofficial.com. I think 2022 is going to be a really exciting year for music once all restrictions are lifted and I can’t wait to get back to doing what I love to do.

Thanks for answering my questions Lucy and good luck with the new single!

Music Monday Playlist:

You can now listen to Lucy and all previously featured Music Monday artists on a special playlist I’ve created on Spotify.

Thanks for reading and happy listening!