Music As An Integration Of Feeling: An Interview With Nashville-Based Artist, Daena

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Looking for something to warm up your late winter? Look no further than daena, a new queer artist out of Nashville, TN.

daena’s work is electrifying, energizing, catchy, and exactly the sort of tunes to ring in the oceanic tides of Pisces season. I was thrilled to deep dive into her album, “Electric!”, which provided the boost I needed for getting through early February. The album dropped February 7th, and may become your next favorite on-repeat.

Listen here:

https://open.spotify.com/album/6foHtzGEOS1wcL2ZhY1Wfu?si=tBuQSmr6T7CcCEiVpr57cQ

“As a queer woman, daena hopes to be a role model for other young people within the community. Her ethos that love is universal regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation holds true beyond her music. If she continues to pair impactful messaging with advanced music production, daena has the true potential to truly influence her listeners. Produced by griggs and mix / mastered by Kyle Dreaden, “Electric!” lures people in with its catchy pop melodies, and makes people stay through authentic and relatable lyrics.” — Present PR

Here’s daena.

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