Hackney-born singer-songwriter Mychelle has just released her debut album Good Day, out now via FAMM—the independent label known for launching the careers of Maverick Sabre and Jorja Smith. The album captures a turning point for Mychelle as both a writer and performer, reflecting on difficult experiences and transforming them into soulful, uplifting songs.
A standout voice in UK soul and R&B, Mychelle’s rise has been steady and self-made. She first made her name busking on the streets of London, before being spotted at London Bridge and signed to FAMM. Since then, she’s gained critical support from Clash, The Metro, Evening Standard, and Dork, as well as airplay from DJ Target, Adele Roberts, and Jamz Supernova. Her collaboration with ENNY, Forbidden Fruit, has racked up nearly 2.5 million streams, and she’s released a string of acclaimed EPs, including Closure, Someone Who Knows, It’s Not You, It’s Me, and Me & Gaz.
Live, she’s played major festivals like Montreux Jazz Festival, Boardmasters, and Into the Great Wide Open, supported Michael Kiwanuka and George Ezra, and is now preparing for a packed summer—joining Jorja Smith’s UK tour and heading out on her own 10-date headline tour across Europe.
We caught up with Mychelle to talk about the making of Good Day, how she overcame creative blocks, and why this album feels like a full-circle moment.
What’s the story behind Good Day — is there a thread that runs through the album?
The final track on the project is called “Good Day” and when I was going to the studio the day I wrote it, I was having a string of bad days. When I left the studio, I was so excited by the song it literally turned in to a good day for me. When writing all of these songs it was the same feeling.
Good day is also a way of saying good bye and in most of the songs, i’m talking about letting go and saying good bye to the things not serving me. Being able to do that is always a good day too.
“Seasons” came to you while on your way to play basketball — do you often find inspiration in those in-between moments, when you’re not actively making music?
All the timeee! I love making music when i’m cooking, walking, cycling, when i’m shopping - like you said the in-between moments. That’s when i’m not overthinking I guess. Making them in to a song is another story. Happy I managed to create Seasons and Sweet Nothings out of those moments though.
You’ve said you used to be quite shy, but still chose to busk for years across London. What gave you the push to start — and what kept you going?
I started because I like to live by the quote ‘Luck is when preparation meets opportunity’ so in my mind if I’m out singing in public, frequently practicing my craft when opportunities come I will be ready for them. I feel like this has definitely served me well in my journey.
What helps you stay grounded and focused, especially when the music industry can sometimes feel overwhelming?
Writing things down, working out/ going for a run & romanticising my life in tiny ways.
What's your favorite/least favorite thing about making music?
My favourite thing is singing. I love to sing. Like the actual act of singing! I love it so much.
Writer’s block is my least favourite thing. I hate it when I’m stuck and then I start over thinking. That then usually leads to me feeling like I’m not good enough and that’s not the one.