in conversation: mimi greene
Interviewed by Tarun and Anna
As seen in VOLUME 3, released March 10th, 2025
Sneakers or high heels?
Definitely sneakers. They are much more comfortable, and high heels do not really suit my style.
Chocolate or vanilla?
As a Swiss girl, it probably comes as no surprise when I say chocolate.
What is your favorite place?
My favourite place on earth is Watergate Bay beach in Cornwall, where we used to go surfing every year when I was a kid.
Beach holiday or city getaway?
I love exploring new cities, but if I had to choose, I would still opt for a beach holiday. There is something so calming about beaches and the ocean.
What is a place you would love to travel to?
I would love to travel to Thailand one day. The culture fascinates me, and it would be a great change of scenery.
What were your New Year’s resolutions?
My resolution for this year (2025), is to do my absolute best and see what I can achieve. That way, I save myself from any feeling of defeat and know that I have given my all.
What event are you most excited for this year?
At the moment, I do not know what is in store for me this year, but I hope that I can play several shows to look forward to, maybe a festival?
Can you give us a teaser for something upcoming?
I have been working a lot on new music over the last couple of months, and I am looking forward to sharing it with the world very soon. The songs are very personal, but I have to say that I am very proud of them.
Your music so far is pop/indie. Do you plan on exploring other genres too?
I feel like I have slowly found my style and genre through working on new music. But I am always open to discovering or trying out new genres. Who knows what is to come?
In your song ‘Torture’ you sing, “Blacked out halls are filled with spiders”—sounds like a creepy place! What is the creepiest place you have been to?
I am a typical scaredy-cat, and I am extremely jumpy, which my friends naturally take advantage of. For the cover of my song ‘Torture’, I had to go into an abandoned house, and as if that was not scary enough, my friends hid around the house to scare me unexpectedly several times.
When did you start songwriting?
I started writing songs as a little kid. They were pretty bad, of course, but I loved writing songs even as an 8-year-old. After that, I became more and more involved in songwriting and still write new songs pretty much every day.
What is your favorite part about writing songs?
For me, it is a great way to calm down. I can come to terms with certain issues by writing songs and turn a bad memory or worry into something beautiful.
What is the craziest thing you have done during your career so far?
I am only at the beginning of my career (March 2025), but I have already had the honor of being the support act for two amazing artists from Switzerland. For me personally, my supporters, “the pickles”, are the best thing that has happened to me in my career so far. I have the most supportive and amazing fans in the world, and I love them more than anything.
What is your favourite cuisine?
I love Italian cuisine. I could eat pasta every day.
What is something about being a musician that surprised you?
Being a small, independent artist is hard, but that did not surprise me. I do not have a team behind me, for example. I am the one who organises all my bookings, plans releases, arranges cover shoots, writes songs, and tries to promote them as much as possible. It is very time-consuming, and with a full-time job, there is always a lot going on. But I love it. What has surprised me about it is the support I get from people, often strangers, who believe in me.
What would you be if you were not a singer-songwriter?
Probably something on TV or the radio, like my mum used to do. I would definitely go in the direction of radio or TV presenting. Maybe even something to do with film, because I love being behind the camera just as much as in front of it.
Mimi Greene for TORTURE
If you could raid any celebrity’s wardrobe, whose would it be?
Definitely Reneé Rapp’s wardrobe. I love her cozy and baggy outfits, and she is a big part of my Pinterest “Outfit Inspo” board.
Who is your favourite actor/actress?
I am a secret Drew Starkey fangirl. I think he is an amazing actor, and he might also be my celebrity crush ever since Outer Banks came out.
What is your favourite anime or TV show?
I love The Big Bang Theory and have probably watched it four times already. But my absolute favourite film is The Devil Wears Prada.
What is the first album you bought on physical media?
When I was six years old, I bought the album My World 2.0 by Justin Bieber with the pocket money I had saved up because I absolutely had to have it as a little Belieber.
What is your favourite thing that has happened at one of your concerts?
It has always been my dream to be on stage and hear the audience sing along to my self-written songs. When that happened for the first time, I started crying immediately.
If your life was a story, what would it be called if it was named after a song or lyric you have written?
As my songs tend to be pretty sad, I would go with the specific lyric “I’m right here and I’m not leaving” from ‘Torture’, as my friends and family mean everything to me.
What is a long-term goal you would like to achieve as an artist?
My big goal is to go on tour one day, even if it is just a small one. Getting the opportunity to play in another country would also be a dream come true.
Tell us your top five affirmations that you hope your fans look up to.
1. Never stop believing in your dreams, no matter how unrealistic or crazy they may seem.
2. There is a reason you are in this world.
3. Be yourself. The right people will love you for who you are.
4. You are enough.
5. Live your life to the fullest. At the end of the day, you are the author of your own story.
Who inspired you to start your career as a musician?
Ever since I watched Hannah Montana for the first time when I was six years old, I knew that I wanted to become a singer-songwriter.
What motivates you to keep working in the music industry?
Having a dream is the greatest motivation. I know what I want to achieve, so I will do everything I can to achieve it.
Lastly, what does “REFLECTION” mean to you?
Reflection is very important to me. You should take time to reflect on what you have already achieved and realize how proud you can be of yourself. On the other hand, it is valuable to reflect on your own behaviour. Sometimes you might realise that you could have behaved differently, and that is how you learn and grow as a person.
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