Myylo is an LGBTQ performer who isn’t afraid to – as cliché as it sounds – speak his mind, especially when it comes to representation within the music industry and breaking down stereotypes of masculinity.
As a songwriter for other artists, Myylo has obtained significant victories: “Frostbite” by Box of Beats was featured in Netflix’s Jawbreaker, “Never See a Tear” by The Calvillo Sister’s has racked up 250,000 Spotify spins, “GTFO” by Trove was set for an early 2019 release by Sony’s disco: wax label, and “Wolves” by BNTLY secured the band distribution through Bungalo Records and Universal Music Group. He has collaborated with multiple hit writers including Mike Posner (Maroon 5, Justin Bieber), Baby Face (Beyoncé, Whitney Houston), Daylight (Shawn Mendes), Foolish Ways (Timbaland), Jenny Owen Youngs (Panic! at the Disco), and Shane Stevens (Meghan Trainor, Selena Gomez).
How would you describe Myylo?
Myylo is a twunkified pop songwriter who makes witty, guitar driven songs about Bois and Queerness.
When did you discover your passion for music?
When I wrote my first song as a very emotionally intense teenager and my whole soul cracked wide open on the page.
What drives/inspires your music?
I’m inspired by joy + comedy + kitsch + camp + bright colors + masterful songwriting + bois + acoustic guitars + background vocals that lift up a song + love + the lives of my friend + what it means to be Queer + an occasional existential yelp into the void.
What is the moment that changed your life?
Learning to read in the first grade. I was illiterate before and now I’m not! Turns out, understanding words and storytelling is really important for my profession.
What does Pride mean to you?
Pride means radically existing as my most authentic self and building community with other Queer people.
What can audiences expect from your Pride set?
Fun, some intimate acoustic moments, a very tight rainbow shirt, off the cuff banter, a longing stare from the stage deep, deep into their souls, and – not to be redundant – more fun!
Where can our readers hear your music and follow you?
Readers can listen to my tunes anywhere and everywhere they stream music. All social handles are @myylomusic
