Upcoming American pop singer-songwriter Katelyn Seary has been involved in the music business since she was very young. Growing up with the influence of Disney superstars like Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and more, the brilliant singer and songwriter have devoted her life to the art of music-making.
Recently, she sat down with us to do an interview, where she revealed interesting facts about her new song ‘I Don’t Know How You Do What You Do’ and herself.
Hello Katelyn Seary! Congratulation on the success of your latest song! It is becoming a sensation on major streaming platforms. And thank you for taking some time from your busy schedule for the interview.
Daily Music Roll: Describe yourself and your music in a few words?
Katelyn Seary: My friends and family describe me as shy, kind, and silly. I would like to describe my music as fun, pop, funky, and storytelling meant to make people dance! It has always been a goal to make people happy through my music.
DMR: What is the subject matter of your new single ‘I Don’t Know How You Do What You Do’?
Katelyn Seary: “I Don’t Know How You Do What You Do” is a song about being in what seems to be a “perfect” relationship. The other person in the relationship always says and does the right thing, but is it real?
DMR: What inspired you to create such a rhythmically and lyrically unique soundtrack?
Katelyn Seary: For “I Don’t Know How You Do What You Do” it was my goal to write a happy and upbeat song that will hopefully get people up and dancing out of their seats or even blasting it in their car jamming out. I was trying to capture that excitement of going into a new and exciting relationship with someone.
DMR: What message does the song convey to the audience?
Katelyn Seary: For the song “I Don’t Know How You Do What You Do” it was my goal to try and capture that feeling you get when you are in a new and exciting relationship with someone you like. Everything at the start is happy and exciting! This song also explores the relationship with a little bit of skepticism as of never feeling this way for another person before and a fear that the other person in the relationship is too good to be true.
DMR: Did you write the lyrics of the song?
Katelyn Seary: Yes, I did write the lyrics to the song. I actually woke up in the middle of the night with a melody in my head and I ran to my phone to record it so I wouldn’t forget. After I recorded the melody, I was starting to think of song lyrics and couldn’t stop writing until around 4:00 am. I always get so excited when I think of and write new songs as it’s so rewarding for me. I am always imagining to hopefully to one day perform the songs that I wrote and see people dancing and singing in the crowd.
DMR: When did you first start writing songs?
Katelyn Seary: I feel like writing has always been a big part of my life. I have always loved writing short stories when I was younger and even now. Music has always been a huge part of my life and listening to my favorite artists and seeing how people can really connect with one another through music is amazing. I started seriously writing music when I was 16 and I absolutely love it. I’ve never had such a passion for anything in my life.
DMR: When did you first start singing and how was the experience?
Katelyn Seary: I started singing when I was 6 years old. I had my first performance in my music school’s showcase where I sang “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus. I was so nervous but once when I started singing I felt great. I was so nervous before and after the song so I don’t quite remember what happened after I finished singing but my mom said I actually got a standing ovation from the audience and a lot of nice compliments afterwards. I couldn’t believe it!
DMR: Are you working with any production house at the moment?
Katelyn Seary: I am about to record another 3 songs soon! I can’t wait for people to hear it!
DMR: Which musicians influenced you the most in your musical career?
Katelyn Seary: I have always been a Disney baby. I grew up watching Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers. They are definitely big influences in my music. I like to think my funkiness in this song was from the Jonas Brothers. I am also a huge fan of Taylor Swift and her songwriting.
DMR: Are you currently working on a project or plan to release some soon?
Katelyn Seary: Yes, I have a new song coming out Friday, February 19th called “Over Here”! The song “Over Here” is one of my newer songs that I have written and my favorite song I have written so far. “Over Here” is a ballad about coming to an end of a somewhat toxic relationship. Both sides of the relationship want to work things out and fix what is broken but is it too late? “Over Here” I feel is one of my more emotional songs and I really hope people will love and connect with this song.
DMR: What advice would you like to give the newcomers in the music industry?
Katelyn Seary: My advice would be to never give up! If you have a dream and you are doing something that makes you happy, always keep working at it. A big thing that I have learned is that we control our own destiny. If you have a dream, you have to keep working for it!
