Actor, Singer, Model, Human. Presley Duyck is humble, yet bursting with exuberating talent and promise. Hailed from Frisco, Texas, a city just north of Dallas, Presley grew up with absolute ambition. She dreamed of becoming a prominent member of the performing arts community. Among thousands of other hopefuls, she was one of the artists that stood out the most. Her overall ability to produce music from the heart made her stand out from the lot. With this, she has natural abilities as a singer and songwriter. To get a general consensus on the artist behind the music, Loud House Media reached out to Presley Duyck. Digging into her musical exploit and her inspirations, we learned what she wishes to accomplish within this industry. We began the Q/A session with both her initial inspiration and what continues to inspire her.
Creek Music Group:
“Who or what has inspired you, both in music and in your personal life, to become the best version of yourself and pursue your dreams as a recording artist?”
Presley:
“When I was younger, my parents would take me to all different kinds of small music venues around Dallas to find musical entertainment for fundraising events they would hold for our family’s nonprofit. I grew up seeing so many local bands and was always in awe of them. (Fun Fact: My song request was always “Folsom Prison Blues”. I’ve always loved some good Johnny Cash!) I think that if they hadn’t taken me to see live music that young, I would not have the appreciation for music that I have today. It is pretty cool to get to tell the musicians that we used to go see that the little girl at the bar all those years ago is now making music too! I’m really thankful for the musical influences throughout my childhood. I know that was really special and not something every five-year-old got to experience.”
Furthermore, we continued on this premise by asking what essentially continues to drive her. We wanted to know what prevents her from giving up when the going gets tough.
Creek Music Group:
Presley:
Presley’s musical journey began when she was 4 years old, in the NICU where she would sing to her baby sister. She used music as a means of coping with the unfortunate circumstances she was presented with. Since that moment in time, she knew what her calling was; to create an escape for those going through rough periods in their lives. Music, theater, and film are all means of entertainment, but they also provide something greater than that. They have the
ability to create joy, laughter, sorrow, and any other emotion that truly makes us humans. It’s the ability to channel these emotions into creating beautiful works of art that distinguishes a true artist. Presley is a direct representation of this belief. She performs from the heart and its evident in her singing, songwriting, and acting.
“Passenger Seat”
Creek Music Group:
For your song, “Passenger Seat”, there’s a strong sense of overcoming our fears of being alone and embracing our solidarity. What do you believe is the true meaning behind this song and what experiences served as inspiration for it?
Presley:
“When I went to college, it was easily some of the best times of my life so far and some of the worst by far. I graduated high school early to go to school in California, and my first semester was cut short because of the Woolsey Fire and the Thousand Oaks shooting. It was very traumatic, and I think it left a lot of students on campus changed forever. Going back for my second year, I found myself in a pretty deep depression. I was surrounded by my best friends, who are some of the greatest people, but couldn’t shake this feeling of loneliness no matter how hard I tried.
“Happy 22!”
In addition, she released her song “Happy 22!” in late July. “Happy 22!” builds upon this soft rock and pop sound with a significant emphasis on her songwriting and singing. She has such a soft touch to her vocals, giving it a girl-next- door feel, without being overly generic or simplified to that fact. It works incredibly well and here, at Loud House Media, we are excited for what is next in her progression as a recording artist. We asked for her take as to where she will go from here, and what fans can expect:
Creek Music Group:
Presley:
“I have a new single coming out at the end of the month (September 24th)! I am as excited as I am nervous about this release, because it is a little different from the singles I have put out so far. This has more of a folk-rock influence, which I just love, but I am anxious to see how audiences react to it! I am holding onto five songs right now that are waiting to be dropped, so be on the lookout for those releases!