Daisy Gill On the Making Of “Don't Wanna Know”
What was the creative process like for this particular "Don't Wanna Know?"
I wrote this song in the second UK, lockdown in 2021 and I was feeling really isolated so when I began the writing process I had no idea where it was going to take me, by the end it kind of felt like it was a song about a relationship were maybe you feel like you aren’t being told the complete truth about something and your gut instinct is telling you something is off. It’s funny because I need to stop writing songs that basically manifest what’s going to happen in my future before it happened!
Was there any challenge that you encountered while making "Don't Wanna Know?”
Honestly, I felt really free to express myself in whatever way when writing and producing this song. There were no rules. When I was writing and producing my last EP “It’s Not You, It’s them” there was very much a theme and particular sound that I was trying to keep consistent as it was a body of work were as this track allowed me to be totally free to try new ideas, sounds and different production styles and I love experimenting and seeing where things can take me. Sometimes the best ideas are born in this type of way.
Were there any memorable or standout moments during the recording sessions for "Don't Wanna Know?"
It’s hard for me to say, because I often work alone on most of my projects which can be pretty boring I suppose. I did work alone for this track. However, My favourite parts of producing are always my vocal days. Things can go wrong... But it makes it memorable and I have learned so much from the first track I produced up to now. And every time I learn new things and I think that’s pretty cool to always be learning and evolving your skills and sound.
Can you share a bit about your musical background and the journey that led you to where you are today?
I started out doing country music because I felt like there was no space for me to do pop music or the music I liked. Now, I’m not saying I didn’t enjoy the time when I was making more country and folk music but I knew it wasn’t for me. I tried being in a band which didn’t really work out for me either. So it was during the lockdown when I realised I should just be true to myself and make the music I genuinely love rather than doing music I was told would suit me because I was too scared to step outside of the box I created for myself. Once I did that I started to actually get people listen to my music and they liked it haha. But that’s the point, we should be true to ourselves because it bites us on the backside when we aren’t. Which leads me to now really, I’m very happy with my progression as an artist and so excited for new projects and endeavours that I have planned for the next year.
What has been one of the most significant moments of your musical journey so far?
Probably the time I performed math at The Royal Albert Hall in London which was surreal and nerve wracking but probably the most dreamiest experience in my musical career. Also, getting my first national radio play this year on BBC 6 Radio on Tom Robinsons show. I was so excited, grateful and over the moon to finally get some recognition in that way.