Hailing from Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, Natalie Jane is nothing short of a vocal powerhouse. At only 20 years old, she’s already made significant headway, blowing minds with tracks like “AVA” and “Seven” from her debut EP “Where Am I?”, racking up over 500 million streams and filling venues across the U.S. and Europe. After releasing her first single in 2021, she quickly gained traction, balancing her burgeoning career with school. Moving to Los Angeles in 2022, she signed with 10K Projects/Capitol Records, launching tracks that received widespread acclaim.
In the whirlwind of her rising stardom, Natalie invites us into her world with a candid exploration of her latest EP, “Sick to My Stomach”. The record dives deep into the tumultuous feelings that can leave us feeling queasy—whether it’s the anxiety of chasing dreams or the thrill of newfound love. With her powerful anthem “The Top” setting the tone, Natalie reflects on the journey that shaped this collection of songs, revealing the personal experiences that fuel her creativity.
Join us as we delve into Natalie’s inspirations, the significance of each track, and her hands-on approach to her craft.
What overarching themes or messages did you pour into “Sick to My Stomach”?
Sick to My Stomach is about anything and everything that makes you feel physically sick to your stomach. I personally think that anxiety, nerves, and stress can be so intense at times that you feel it in the pit of your stomach. Or if you’re in love, and you feel butterflies, this is another thing you feel in your stomach. This project encapsulates all of these sorts of uncomfy feelings.
“The Top” feels like a powerful anthem. What inspired the song, and how does it fit into the overall theme of the “Sick to My Stomach” EP?
The top is actually inspired by someone in my life who told me that I should have a Plan B because they did not believe that music would work out for me. It really stuck with me and encouraged me to work even harder to prove them wrong. It almost made me sick to my stomach that they felt that way. The song is extremely powerful and motivational in my opinion, and I think it’s important that I create music like that in addition to my heartbreaking and angry music to give contrast to the emotions felt while listening to the project. Like in times of sadness and anger, there is light.
Are there any particular songs on the EP that hold special significance for you, and why do they stand out in your mind?
June holds a special place in my heart. It is about wanting to go back to a time of simplicity and pure happiness, back to when there were no worries in sight. I also just love this song because it’s a very different sound for me, it’s just me with an acoustic guitar. I think the simplicity of production really brings out the emotion and vulnerability in the song. I think this is a song I can listen to every year at the end of summer. It’s a recurring feeling of wanting to go back to June, back to when everything seems so bright because summer is about to begin.
How does “Sick to My Stomach” represent your growth as an artist compared to your debut EP, “Where Am I?”?
I think Sick To My Stomach shows a lot of growth from where am I. I have experienced more and have more to talk and write about on this project than I think I did in the last. In the last project, I wrote a lot about my high school experiences, whereas in this one I am writing about my experiences since I’ve left home and have lived alone for two years. I also love the diversity of production on this project versus the last.
Are there any plans for a “Sick to My Stomach” tour?
We have a big tour coming up in January that I am so extremely excited about. I am going to Australia for the first time! I’m also going to all new places in America, which I love because I feel like if I were in any other profession, I would not be exploring all of these new places. My favorite thing about touring is meeting all the people. It’s crazy to think that there are people listening to my music on the other side of the globe who can relate to me and everything I’m going through. It honestly inspires me to keep creating.
You’ve mentioned the importance of being hands-on in your creative projects. Can you share more about your process when it comes to collaborating on music and visuals, and how that shapes your overall vision?
I think being hands-on in the creative product process is extremely important for me. I have a specific vision that I need to be executed to perfection. When creating visuals for tours, both stage design and merch, I have countless calls with designers and the production teams to bring the vision in my head to life. If I’m not a part of the process, I feel like the fans don’t truly experience what I want them to experience, that’s the beauty in the art. It’s not just the music you’re taking in through your ears, it’s also the visuals of what you see in a music video, on stage, in merch, and even on my Instagram feed.
Tell us about Natalie Jane, outside of music and songwriting, what do you get up to?
I love painting! On my last tour, I made a really big painting of a custom tour poster that I sold numbered and signed copies of in each city. I’m super excited about the painting I’m creating right now for this upcoming tour.
Future Aspirations: As you prepare to release new music, what themes or messages are you excited to explore next, and how do you see your sound evolving in the coming years?
I am always thinking about the future. I already know what I want my potential next project to be about… rather than mainly focusing on writing about relationships, I want to expand and write more about the overall emotions I experience. I want to write about mental health, my family, my fans and so much more. Don’t get me wrong, I will always be writing about heartbreak, but I’m excited to incorporate more than just that.
But what about the near future? What’s up next for Natalie Jane?
I start my tour in a few months. It’s 33 dates around the globe. It’s my favorite part of this career. Obviously, I love writing, recording, creating content, and more, but my favorite part of it all is being on stage. I feel like it’s the most rewarding part of what I do. Seeing real faces in a crowd and not just numbers on a screen is a different kind of electric feeling you don’t get every day. Performing shows is honestly what inspires me and drives me to keep on growing as an artist.
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