Words by Alexandra Schmidt

Music Tip: In Conversation with Mimi Webb

With Mimi Webb, confessions you’d usually keep to yourself become things you suddenly feel ready to share. Surrounded by a community that seems to have been raised on empathy and understanding, she stands out as one of the most compelling voices of her generation. Born in Canterbury, she has built a sound defined by directness and disarming honesty that sets her apart. Her music moves between heartfelt ballads and catchy pop songs, always carrying that ability to feel intimate while reaching a wide audience. Even the most personal experiences come through in a way that feels instantly relatable.

Alexandra Schmidt: Let's start easy. What's something small that's been making you really happy lately?

Mimi Webb: Probably my little puppy. And the thought of spending Christmas with my family and everything that’s coming next year just makes me excited.

What can we expect?

For next year, definitely lots of new music. I’ve already started working on my next album and all the music around that. It’s an exciting new chapter for everyone to see what I’ve got in store.

Your latest album, "Confessions", is super personal. When was the last time you discovered something totally new about yourself, and what was it?

Actually, just in the last few months, I’ve discovered something new about myself. I think I’m resilient. I’m a very resilient woman. I’m good at being able to put things in the boxes where they belong and remain strong when things get tough.

“I felt like I was actually doing myself a service by being open and honest and letting people really connect with me.”

You are a very open person. Is there still something you hesitate to share?

I don’t think so, no. I’m pretty open with everything, and I love being able to talk about relationships and mental health struggles in general. I’m an open book at the end of the day.

So, you don't think vulnerability can ever go too far?

It depends on everyone’s personal preference. But for me, when I come out of a really open conversation that has depth to it, I come away feeling really refreshed and fulfilled because it’s not small talk, kind of surface-level chat. It’s something I can walk away from feeling like I’ve really let some emotions out, which also takes off the pressure on my shoulders at times.

There are two sides of you, the Mimi Webb everyone knows and the private Amelia. How do these two sides differ?

Mimi’s the girl that gets up on stage, super confident, goes to all the parties, gets involved in everything, and shows the world what she’s got. Amelia, though, is very family-oriented, puts her family first, and helps anyone in need and is probably just more personal.

“Just any kind of opportunity to be in love, I will go jump for.”

Your songs often touch on growing up. Is there a bit of childhood innocence or naivety that you still hold on to in your adult life?

Oh yeah, I feel like I’m such a little child sometimes, especially when it comes to Christmas songs. Just this morning when I woke up, I had the Christmas songs blaring, and I was dancing around the house. It’s part of that childlike kind of fun that I love holding on to, and I think that just makes everything feel a bit less serious when things get a bit too intense.

When do you start listening to Christmas songs?

Oh, now! I think it just makes everyone happy.

You know the feeling after a wild night out when you've maybe shared a little too much? Did "Confessions" ever give you that same oversharing vibe?

Yeah, definitely. I was going a lot deeper than I ever have before with what I was singing about. I felt like I was actually doing myself a service by being open and honest and letting people really connect with me. It’s that raw kind of realness that made me feel fulfilled, because I knew that I was being honest with not just everyone else, but also with myself.

Some people mistakenly see outgoing personalities as “too much”. Have you ever felt like that, and how do you handle it?

Yeah, I feel like people can get overwhelmed, especially shy or introverted people who need a bit more time to warm up to others. But at the end of the day, you’ve just got to be yourself, and if people don’t like that, they can just go look elsewhere for someone they do like.

After seeing your Instagram, it looks like you love to just sing wherever you are. Do you think people should do more of what they love in their own everyday spaces, just to celebrate it more?

I actually do believe that. It’s so scary these days because no one wants to make that wrong move and embarrass themselves, which I totally get. But I always think to myself, you really do only live once, so I just do what makes me happy. Obviously, you have to be respectful to others in public settings. But if there is a piano and everyone’s singing and sitting there waiting for someone to get up, have some fun and put some smiles on people’s faces, then I think it’s really fun to do that.

You've hit big milestones super fast and constantly pushed yourself out of your comfort zone. Do you ever feel overwhelmed?

I think the big thing about being an artist is we get overwhelmed really quickly because of all the love that we get. It’s amazing, but as soon as you don’t get that kind of intense love, you kind of find yourself falling through the cracks in other aspects of life, especially if you’re not working.

And how do you deal with it?

The way I’ve learned to deal with it is by having hobbies, being around family, and having other parts of your life that build you up and make you happy. So when you’re not getting that dose of intense love and affection from your fans, say if you’re not on tour or in the studio, you know you can get it elsewhere. It keeps the creative flow going and makes everything feel really exciting and fun while also helping me maintain my mental health.

Part of your latest tour is asking friends for confessions. Do you have a confession to make?

That’s a fun one. I confess that I’m in love with the idea of love. Just any kind of opportunity to be in love, I will go jump for. I’m like, “Someone love me” – and I’m yours.

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