Name: Lauren Mia
Nationality: American
Occupation: Pianist, composer, DJ, songwriter, vocalist, producer
Recent release: Lauren Mia's new single "Together as One," featuring Luke Coulson, is out via Interstellar.
Global Recommendations: I love hiking through Fryman Canyon or driving down Mullholand Drive with the windows down, so many scenic overviews — I love to drive down from Benedict towards Laurel with my favorite song blasting.
Topic I am passionate about but rarely get to talk about: There’s so much I’m deeply passionate about outside of music. I’ll share a few.
I’m deeply connected to my spirituality, cultural studies, and plant and psychedelic medicine practices. I have a deep love for our planet and everything Mother Earth has to offer for humanity, especially when it comes to physical wellness and healing.
Aside from that, I’m a proud advocate for animal rights and animal welfare. I actively support and work with organizations like ASPCA, IFAW, PETA, CUDDLY, and Shalom Pets, and I rescue animals whenever I can. Right now, I’m rehabilitating a Pitbull rescue from East Valley Shelter while also being a dog-mom to my 10-year-old Pitbull rescue from Carson Animal Shelter. Helping animals heal and find love is something that truly fills my heart.

If you enjoyed these thoughts by Lauren Mia and would like to stay up to date on her music and live dates, visit her official homepage. She is also on Instagram, Facebook, and Soundcloud.

For a deeper dive, read our earlier Lauren Mia interview about her personal path and production and technology.



Many musicians I am talking to at the moment feel somewhat disillusioned about the impact, meaning, and value of their work. Feel free to vent some of your own frustrations and/or disappointments – as well, if possible, something that you recently experienced (or a thought that you had) that might give hope to other creatives.

I think it’s important to always come back to why we do what we do … what is the true intention and purpose behind creating and sharing our art?

I feel incredibly proud of my work and everything I’ve poured into the world. But of course, there are moments of doubt, moments where I’ve questioned everything and even wanted to give up. This industry can be unpredictable, intense, and, at times, unfair. It’s easy to wonder whether what we do truly matters.

But for me, knowing that even one person has deeply connected with my music, with the messages I’m trying to share … the art, the emotion, the energy, that makes it all worth it. When someone tells me that one of my songs helped them through a difficult time, brought them joy, or moved them in a meaningful way, that’s everything. Music is energy, and as long as I’m creating with the right intentions, I trust that it will resonate in the way it’s meant to.

So my words to other creatives: trust that the art you create from your heart does make a difference in this world, no matter how big or small. It still has an impact.

If, for a moment, we forget about streaming numbers, target audiences, social media followers, and sales - why are you drawn to sound and music as a creator and listener? What is it that you give and receive through it?

Music is my emotional outlet and a space where I can transform my feelings and experiences into art. Whether it's joy or pain, every emotion becomes something raw, beautiful, and powerful … something that can resonate, uplift, and heal.

As a deeply emotional being, I need a place to release, and my studio is that sanctuary for me. Creating isn’t just a passion, a hobby, or a career … it’s an extension of who I am. It’s my therapy.

I don’t see myself ever stopping because, honestly, I don’t know what I would do with all the emotions and ideas that live inside me.

In how far can music be considered "essential" for humans?

Music is everything. It’s as essential as the air we breathe, played into the deepest parts of who we are. It marks our highest highs, our lowest lows, and everything in between. It’s a universal language that transcends time and culture, connecting us in ways that words never could.

For me, music is energy … an emotional release, a form of healing, a force that moves through and around us. It has the power to shift perspectives, awaken emotions, and bring people together. It unites us and reminds us of our very humanity.

Without it, I don’t know or want to know what the world would be like, and I honestly don’t know who I’d be without it.

Take us through a day in your life, from a possible morning routine to your work, please, and how music and sound accompany you through it.

When I’m not on tour, my routine at home in Los Angeles looks completely different, so I’ll walk you through a typical day when I’m home.

I wake up in the morning, greet my beautiful fur babies, brush my teeth, wash my face, make my bed, and tidy my space before doing anything else. A clean, organized space is the only kind of space that allows me to feel and be productive.

Then, I make my cup of Mudwater with some shilajit, take my lion’s mane (it helps with my ADHD), and take my pups for their morning walk. After that, I usually go for a workout, either Pilates or hot yoga, before coming home to shower, get ready, and prepare for my workday.

Where I work depends on how I feel that day, my studio, bedroom, or living room. My computer moves with me. I spend the day working, taking calls, walking the pups again in the afternoon, and once they’ve had their dinner, I have mine.

In the evening, I’ll knock out a few more tasks, whether creative or admin, then wind down with my nighttime cacao Moonbrew (the BEST, if you don’t know it, look it up). After that, I’ll text friends and family, maybe hop on a call, and ease into the night.

What artists, albums, performances, or even aesthetics and philosophies are inspiring to your life in and beyond music right now and in which way? Have there been songs, albums, performances, and artists that changed / influenced your life?

Performances that have always been deeply inspiring to me my entire life are Cirque du Soleil shows. They completely move me and captivate me. I think I’ve seen the O show in Las Vegas eight times in my life haha - it never gets old. The element of water, the connection between humans, the frequencies. It’s SO powerful! Definitely my favorite.

As for philosophies, I follow Joe Dispenza’s philosophy and way of approaching life to the best of my ability. He is my teacher, my guide, and someone I deeply admire, value, and respect.

Tell me about some of the feedback you've received from listeners about how your work has impacted them.

I’ve had some really moving and impactful conversations with fans that have truly touched me and fuelled my soul to keep going on this path as a producer and songwriter.

I’ll never forget this one time, about three or four years ago, when a woman reached out to me about my single “Tantra.” She had lost her husband and was going through an incredibly difficult time, and she told me that my music was helping her process her grief.

I was so moved by her story that I kept revisiting it for days and even shared her long, beautiful messages with my parents.



At that time, I was honestly shocked that the music I was creating could have such a deep impact on someone’s life. That single was something I made straight from my heart early on in my career, and to know it resonated with someone on that level meant everything to me. That definitely changed my understanding of the power of what we create and its impact, especially when intentionally or truly and purely from the heart, not the mind.

I also had a colleague, a very established European artist who’s been in the industry longer than I have, tell me that he had “Tantra” on repeat during his car drives. He wasn’t playing it in his sets, even though he was performing on massive stages and festivals Tomorrowland, but he personally connected with it so much that he would listen to it all the time. He told me that and that really touched my heart.

I think when I create music directly from my heart, not from my mind, but from my heart, that’s when it has the deepest impact on my fans and listeners.

What are some of the goals and ambitions you have for your music?

I think, like many artists, my goal is to keep my music authentic and intentional while reaching as many hearts and listeners as possible.

I also want to continue creating music that is versatile—something that doesn’t belong to just one genre but instead flows freely, uninhibited by labels or boundaries.

What kind of music/art do you feel the world needs right now - does it need “healing,” “shaking up,” “an escape from reality,” “consolation,” “a sense of community,” “holding up a mirror,” something else?

I think it would be silly to say that the world needs just one type of music. The world is filled with billions of souls and hundreds of thousands of cultures. The more versatility and accessibility there is in music, the more it can serve as a place of solace, healing, and connection for everyone in their own way.

I believe all music is healing in its own way. Music carries frequencies that can literally move and influence water, and since we are made up of about 70 percent water, we are being healed by sound, even if we aren’t consciously aware of it.

Everyone is different and needs different types of music to heal, escape, or simply feel. That’s why I think it’s so important to have a diverse library of music available to the world—so that everyone can find what resonates with them.

What are some of the non-musical topics and causes you feel strongly about? Do you keep them separate from or try to connect them to your creative work?

I generally keep most causes I’m passionate about separate from my music. Music is so sacred to me, and I want to protect that space, offering it in its highest form without letting outside energies or matters influence it too much, unless

What do you make of the idea that music and sound are a universal language and how can artists use its specific and universal qualities to bring about change on a global scale?

I 100% believe music is our universal language and beyond that, our truth. Since everything is energy, music carries frequencies that bring harmony not just to individuals but to humanity on a global scale. It transcends the very things that create separation in our world and reality.

It’s always so beautiful and empowering to see music uniting different cultures, races, and religions. On the dance floor, none of that matters. We’re all there together as one, celebrating life, fully present, living in a moment that we can never actually get back. It’s just indescribable, really.

How would our world be different if we paid less attention to looks and listened more instead?

Sometimes, I really wish that were the case, to rid the world of its obsession with the superficial and return to what truly matters. So much emphasis is placed on appearances, status, and external validation, and it completely drowns out what’s real. If we listened more, really listened, we’d understand each other on a much deeper level.

Music, for example, isn’t seen, it’s felt. It doesn’t care what you look like, where you come from, or what you wear. It just connects.

Imagine if we lived like that, if we chose to feel more rather than just see. I think we’d experience life in a way that’s so much more raw, meaningful, and intentional. More love, more understanding, more depth. Less judgment, less ego, less noise.

Performing music or creating sounds with others opens up the possibility of resolving conflicts in a different way. From your personal experience in collaborations or group performances, how does this work and do you believe it is possible to apply these approaches to areas outside of music?

Collaboration in music is all about connection, trust, and letting go of ego to create something bigger than yourself. Whether in the studio or on stage, there’s an unspoken language, an energy exchange that allows you to communicate beyond words.

Differences in ideas don’t have to create conflict; they can spark something new, something unexpected. It’s about listening, adapting, and respecting each other’s flow, which goes far beyond just music.

If more people approached communication the way musicians do, open, intuitive, and with the intent to create harmony, so many conflicts could dissolve effortlessly. It’s in that space of mutual understanding and flow where the most powerful connections are made, both in music and in life.