Mimi Webb Explodes Into The UK Pop Party

It’s about the past situation of going through a heartbreaking story. It was the first song of this year I’ve written. And there were things I hadn’t said that were left to say. So, it was that moment where I put it all on the table, laid it out and kind of moved on – it was closure to that chapter. It’s a very empowering moment and heartbreak of an emotional song. But there’s also that kind of power, like, I’m good without no more.

I think influences for me were very much I wanted it to come across, a little bit of sass, there were a few little sassy eyes rolls I did, and it was nice to get into character with it. It was very girl power. And with the “Good Without” lyric in the chorus, it’s a very empowering moment where you realise you’re better without it. I wanted it to be, whatever happens, however bad things can get, you’ve always got your friends and your family to support you. And yes, it had that girly inspiration, all the colouring that we had on the video. Overall, it was inspired by the thought of not sitting there getting emotional, and we could turn the song into something with a video that’s a little bit more powerful instead of going the other way. Because there were two different routes, we could have taken with it.

I was not putting anything on pause. I remember at the start of the pandemic, I was like, right guys, I’m getting my setup, I’m learning how to do my vocals and how to record it all. We’re just not stopping like this because last year as well, 2020 was very much a year of right here we go. Let’s kick it all off. When we all went into the pandemic, I just thought to myself, no, not having it, I’m still going to do what I can do at home. It’s a very, full gun ahead, whatever the saying is full speed ahead – just very passionate about getting everything going. Every day I was up straight into work, I’ve got my little studio set up at home, and then it’s just back and forth. 

There are those times where you end up getting a bit worried, releasing, the time span of how you’re going to do things and, there are so many amazing artists but, I think to believe in yourself and surround the whole thing with love and support for your peers and be happy and great – allowing the love of the industry in. I think that is where I learned, wow this is how it works. But there are definitely loads of times where you sit there and think, oh, and I think that happens with everyone, doesn’t it with anything you do. You’ve just got to be able to filter it all through and go with the things that make you feel good and happy.

It’s so crazy to think back then, first of all, because it’s just nuts. I mean, I released that last year, April time and I remember that was my first music video. And I watched it yesterday because I’ve been quite unwell the last few days on my bed, looking through YouTube. It’s just crazy to think back to that. But “Before I Go” started kicking off on TikTok, and it was these influences and amazing people that were very into it. They were all wanting to do these videos and to see everyone’s reaction was insane. I couldn’t have wished for a better start for my first song. Then obviously, we went through to the next song, and every time I got better at knowing how to do it and what to do, and how to prepare for the release date – all that kind of stuff. “Before I Go” was the first lesson, and I’m grateful for the way that went. Because, like I said, being at the start of the pandemic, it was intense. At that point, I was thinking, Oh, God, what’s going to happen?

It’s crazy. I mean, I’ve been played on the radio, I’ve been getting DMS from people like you’re being played in Belgium right now, or you’re in Switzerland. It’s crazy because I’m like, wow, the fact I’m reaching all these different places is incredible for me. But I think the next chapter is very much releasing as much music as I can, people getting to know me, as much content I can do, and shows. Hopefully, a tour at some point, be able to get across to everyone and get everyone to see me in person. I think it’s going to be such an exciting time for that. And seeing that recognition, the way people react to that across the world is just incredible.

I’m so so excited to get back into it. I haven’t been able to perform any of my songs yet because I started releasing them at the beginning of the pandemic. So being able to get into shows and start doing that is going to be incredible. And the fact that it sold out in a minute, I was like, how is this happening? I feel bad because I thought to myself, I want everyone to be there; I want everyone to have a chance to do it. So, yeah, we’ll definitely put some more dates in and figure it out. I think the most exciting part for me is to be able to see everyone’s faces when I’m performing the songs and everyone repeating the lyrics back to me.

I think I’ve got a lot of music where it’s all based around the same kind of dynamic of that power ballad and lots of real live instrumentals. But, there’s going to be some songs where it’s more pop, and it’s maybe a little bit sassier. Though still, with that very emotional and big range as I like to redeliver the vocals. There will also be a few ones that are a bit darker and more emotional, where I’m staying low with my voice and getting those lyrics across. I’ve always said, expect the unexpected because, with the experience that’s been going on, you never know. It’s exciting to take it as you go and release each song as you do. 

My advice would be organisation. I remember when I started, it’s quite a funny bit of advice. But when I was 16, I was at my music school. And that’s when I was like, I want to be an artist – this is where it starts for me. And every day, I write everything down – it might be the silliest little things, but I believe that if you feel on top of it, and you’re doing everything you can, that’s when you really can believe in yourself, and there’s hope there and, you feel like you’re moving towards something. I think if your brain feels you’re moving towards something, then that’s when it will happen. I’m such a believer in whatever you put in the universe; you’ll get back. Thinking about what you want to say, as an artist, what’s your message? What do you want to do for music? For me, I’ve always wanted to give people that goosebump feeling and connect with them and bring back that emotional music that sometimes can get hidden now and then, especially in the charts. Overall, I think it’s about what you want to say and fit in all the organisation as much as you can.

I’ve always said that I want to reach for the stars, reach the top of it all. I want to take every opportunity I can get that comes my way. The more, the better. We’re going to be putting it up a few levels – that’s for sure.