Unplugged Lounge Conversations with Linndsyeah

Orlando-based singer, songwriter, and producer Linndsyeah is turning heads and stirring hearts with her emotionally raw new single, “I'm Not Her.” A fearless fusion of bedroom pop, alternative soundscapes, and singer-songwriter intimacy, the track peels back the layers of heartbreak to reveal something deeper: self-worth, clarity, and the quiet power of letting go. At just 25, she’s already carved out a space for deeply personal yet universally resonant storytelling, drawing comparisons to artists like Lizzy McAlpine and Julia Michaels while forging a path entirely her own. With a growing fanbase drawn to her soul-stirring melodies and lyrical honesty, Linndsyeah is proving she's not just an artist to watch—she's one to feel.

Continue reading to learn more about Linndsyeah. . .

Thanks for chatting with us at Sonic Sisters Magazine! Can you share a bit about how your journey into music began?

My journey into music began when I was a kid, and my dad was always playing his favourite Beatles albums. He was in a band when he was young, played guitar, and wrote songs! He made sure music was always around me growing up. His passion and love for it must’ve been woven into me. When I turned 12, I confessed I had been into singing when no one was home, and he quickly helped me get into vocal lessons. Over the years of lessons and performing, I learned piano and began songwriting. But I was hungry to share my ideas in a real way, so by 16, I was skipping school to produce cover songs and then some originals to follow. I kept on that path after graduating, and almost 10 years later, I can’t seem to stop! I was using music as a tool to process my emotions, and that’s still how I use it to this day.

Who have been some of the most significant influences on your musical style?

I’ve always been a huge fan of pop music. As a kid, I’d scream Sara Bareilles or Katy Perry songs. As I’ve grown up, my taste has become more linked to songwriters or producers. I feel they tell a significant story and really paint a picture with their music. Since around 17 and on, I’ve found Tame Impala and Finneas/Billie Eilish for production, but artists like Julia Michaels, Donna Missal, and Tayla Parx for songwriting. I just love the rawness in their words. They cut right through. I find their choice of words and points of view to be refreshing and emotionally provocative. Along with their clever melody lines, of course, my producing influences also share that in common.

And which female musicians or women in the music industry have inspired your journey?

Julia Michaels was one of the first inspirations I had. When I learned she had been songwriting for others before deciding to step into the spotlight with her song “Issues”, I was shocked. I thought there was only one path in life, especially in a career like this. Knowing she was forging whatever way she wanted and continuing to work with others and see through her own projects, inspired me to ease up on the pressure I’ve felt to pick which side of the coin I should be on. I love behind-the-scenes work, and she inspired me to allow myself to flow between being seen and just being a part of the creative process.

How do your personal experiences shape your songwriting, and what do you hope listeners take away from those connections?

My songwriting is a direct reflection of my personal experiences, at least from my perspective. I use my music as a tool to process my emotions. Giving them the space, time, and attention to be felt wholly. The speed at which I recover from whatever plagues me is typically determined by whether I get a chance to write about it or not. Letting myself have a voice in moments of loss or disempowerment has been so deeply healing for me. I’ve wanted various things from my listeners in the past, but these days, the only intention I set is that someone gets what I got out of hearing this. Sometimes I write things I’m not even ready for, but once it’s completed, I always know if it’s meant to be heard. I just hope someone hears it and feels heard, too.

Congratulations on your brand-new release, ‘I'm Not Her’ - what inspired this particular release?

A classic break-up. I wasn’t ready for it, but that’s life. I’m not her, stemming from a comment my ex used to make. “I’m Him”. I didn’t mean to make it so intrusive or vulgar; I was just trying to be honest with myself in my music. Assuming I’d just toss it aside when I left that day. I was forcing myself into the studio just hoping to write anything. I hadn’t written anything original in around seven months. At which I felt like I didn’t even know how to do it. The process was me finding an Apple Loop on Logic, and just seeing what came up in the moment. I started with the first line and had to stop because I started crying. I re-recorded it, then went on to the chorus. I had a clear melody idea for it, so I tried it out. I just kept going till the chorus ended and started bursting into tears. I took some time to breathe so I could record it all again, holding back the tears this time. I found it ironic that the song is called I’m not her, because at the moment I was trying to tell a specific story, but by the end I saw it all from a new point of view. It truly can mean anything. My current favourite takeaway is that I’m not his or her. But I still get to be it for myself. The inspiration for this song is probably the least interesting part of it. Everyone gets abandoned, but how was overcomes needing that validation in the first place is a different story. One I’m still learning about.

What song (not your own) has had the biggest influence on you and why?

God, this is such a hard question to answer lol! I honestly don’t know how to narrow this down, honestly, right now I am going to say ‘Frog Rock’ by Remi Wolf. That song actually healed some rage I was working through after this break-up. I have this playlist I made for myself called ‘it’s okay to be angry,’ and it’s my reminder that not everything in life is mature, and most feelings are not asking for approval, they’re just asking to be felt. I love this song because the chaos she explains is really how it feels when you’re done with someone, reflecting on how bad things were while still missing it. It’s messy and uncomfortable but it reminded me that two truths can exist at once. Parting with someone, no matter the circumstance, is incredibly hard. Going back and forth is normal in the process of letting go. I really resonate with her verse “and if you see me around, can you seem a little down. I know it’s evil to say, I wish you well, but I don’t want you to be okay”. That’s really how it feels when you’re getting over someone.

What are some of the aspirations you have for your music moving forward?

Honestly! To keep making it! I’ve felt so pressured over the last three years to make something of myself and or my name within music. But the thing I love the most is making it, how healing, silly, and exciting the process is. My only aspiration is to keep fucking making songs and putting them out. I’d love to make more music videos and bring the stories to life more often. But as for performing and trying to build my name or face, I am not really interested as of right now. I just want the music to get heard! I hope that I find more ways to enjoy the process and see where it takes me from there.

What advice would you give to emerging female artists who are just starting out in the music world?

Keep going, and stop working with songwriters or producers you don’t like. You will find people who understand your vision and your sound. So don’t waste your time trying to make someone understand you; use your time to sharpen your skills or find people who align with your vision. It won’t ever be easy, but it shouldn’t be exhausting or discouraging.

Before we wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to say to our readers?

I’m really excited about what this song gave me. Even if it was devastating to admit, it healed me. I hope you give it a listen and just sit with the moments in your life that come up as it plays. Find a way to hug the version of yourself that felt this way. You are just as you're meant to be, some people will get it, and some will not.