Jen Mize is a singer, a songwriter, a producer, a mentor and a great collaborator, having created music with her band The Rough N’ Tumble as well as writing songs with other artists in addition to releasing solo music. Her latest solo song is ‘My Buzz’.
‘I wrote “My Buzz” after realising I can sometimes be a total Debbie Downer when I’m talking to people. The song calls me out for always wanting to discuss depressing things instead of just having fun.’
This interview is a long one but here’s the thing: Mize is funny and smart and thoughtful and one doesn’t rush through a chat with a person like that, because as soon as she’s offered one nugget of gold it’s reasonable to expect another one. That’s because Mize’s energy is expansive as well as inclusive, so it never feels like there won’t be gold. And that’s also how she creates music, with that voice that expands to fill spaces in your heart and mind, while wrapping itself around you at the same time.
That expansiveness also takes in other artists: at the time we spoke, Mize was not long returned from The Song Muster in Gympie, where she taught songwriting and practised collaboration, as is her wont.
‘I focus on writing new songs, recording a lot, and collaborating with other inspiring artists,’ explains Mize. ‘That keeps me energised and in a musical zone.’
We talked about that, about her band The Rough n’ Tumble, and about her first tattoo. So settle in and enjoy listening to Jen Mize just as much as I did. You can watch our chat on YouTube (below), watch a snippet (above) or listen on the podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
https://www.jenmizemusic.com | Listen to ‘My Buzz’ on Apple Music
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