Q&A: Miss Machina is Blending Nostalgia and Controlled Chaos in "Back to July"
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RISING ARTIST MISS MACHINA UNVEILS her latest track "Back to July," a perfect blend of nostalgia and controlled chaos. In a candid interview, she revealed that the chaotic yet exciting summer inspired the song's raw energy. "Back to July" takes listeners on a journey through past relationships, evoking a wistful emotion of wanting to rewrite history. The track stands out as a fusion of pop and rock, showcasing Miss Machina's versatility as an artist.
Beyond her music, Miss Machina's theatrical background infuses her visuals with drama, adding an extra layer of meaning to her songs. The guitar solo in the bridge shines as a 90s rom-com moment, leaving a lasting impression on listeners.
With two more singles planned and a full album coming in the spring, Miss Machina's future in the music industry looks incredibly promising. As she continues to captivate audiences with her authentic storytelling, Miss Machina's star is undoubtedly on the rise. Read below to get to know Miss Machina and learn all about “Back to July”
LUNA: How’s this summer season treating you so far?
MISS MACHINA: The summer has been a little chaotic honestly. I don't know if something is in retrograde or if the moon is full but the past month has been a month of chaos... but in the best way. I feel like I have a lot of things in the works in my personal and professional life and they are all cooking at the same time... It's chaos but it's a controlled chaos.
LUNA: Congrats on the g release of your new track "Back to July”! Can you share some insight into what the creative process for this one was like?
MISS MACHINA: I actually wrote this one at The Crooked Teeth writing camp in LA. It was a song that had been bouncing around in my head for a while. The song was about a situationship I was in during college and it was challenging to put into words what I wanted to say about it. When I got into the room I actually didn't have the intention of working on it, but I got a notification about this... person and I was like... ok we need to finish this song. And we did.
LUNA: This track seems to have a nostalgic vibe. Can you touch on the emotions or feelings you aimed to evoke with this one?
MISS MACHINA: It does! Lyrically, it's all about wanting to go back in time to change the way things worked out. So, I wanted it to have that wistful, pining, nostalgic vibe socially as well.
LUNA: How does “Back to July” compare previous music we’ve heard from you?
MISS MACHINA: It's definitely more... rock than pop. But I wanted it to be that way. As much as I love disco and sparkly pop songs... I am a huge fan of rock music and music that's a little heavier. I wanted to have a song on my own record that leans in that direction while still feeling like it lives on a pop record.
LUNA: The artworks and visuals associated with the upcoming album are so sick. Can you share any insights into the creative process behind them and what draws you towards this style?
MISS MACHINA: I am a huge theatre kid (exposed haha) and therefore also a huge drama queen. Visuals are very important to me because they can help translate messaging of a song a bit further. So any song I make has an additional (sometimes hidden) meaning based on the visuals.
LUNA: Are there any specific moments or lyrics in "Back to July" that you feel particularly proud of?
MISS MACHINA: The guitar part in the bridge. The guitarist, Kenji Chan, absolutely crushed it. That combined with the lyrics and melody we landed on might be why it's my favorite part of the song. It sounds exactly like the 90s rom-com moment I was picturing in my head.
LUNA: What can we expect from you in the coming months?
MISS MACHINA: A lot more music. I've got two more singles planned to close out the end of this year and the full album is coming in the spring!
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