Interview: Katie Elizabeth Set Fire to Pop Conventions and Stoked the Fires of the AI in Music Debate
Katie Elizabeth is fast becoming a voice of unfiltered defiance in pop, channelling her sharp wit and refusal to settle into tracks that brim with empowerment and raw honesty. In our conversation, she unpacks the spark behind Not My Problem, Darling, a single steeped in Y2K pop nostalgia with a rebellious bite. Beyond the hooks and high-octane energy, she reflects on the weight of doubt she’s carried, the freedom of finally casting it off, and her unapologetic embrace of AI vocals as a creative tool. With her words, Katie offers more than music; she creates a manifesto of self-belief that refuses to be silenced. This interview digs into her firebrand songwriting, fearless stance on technology, and the future sounds waiting in the wings. Welcome to A&R Factory, Katie, it’s a pleasure to have you here with us. 1. Not My Problem, Darling roars with Y2K pop nostalgia, rebellious hooks and a cutting wit. What were the sparks of inspiration that shaped the track’s attitude and sonic direction? I didn’t want to create another sad song or one filled with the wrong kind of relatability. I wanted to create something that felt empowering and carefree for not just myself, but for others […] The post Interview: Katie Elizabeth Set Fire to Pop Conventions and Stoked the Fires of the AI in Music Debate appeared first on A&R Factory.

Katie Elizabeth is fast becoming a voice of unfiltered defiance in pop, channelling her sharp wit and refusal to settle into tracks that brim with empowerment and raw honesty. In our conversation, she unpacks the spark behind Not My Problem, Darling, a single steeped in Y2K pop nostalgia with a rebellious bite. Beyond the hooks and high-octane energy, she reflects on the weight of doubt she’s carried, the freedom of finally casting it off, and her unapologetic embrace of AI vocals as a creative tool. With her words, Katie offers more than music; she creates a manifesto of self-belief that refuses to be silenced. This interview digs into her firebrand songwriting, fearless stance on technology, and the future sounds waiting in the wings. Welcome to A&R Factory, Katie, it’s a pleasure to have you here with us. 1. Not My Problem, Darling roars with Y2K pop nostalgia, rebellious hooks and a cutting wit. What were the sparks of inspiration that shaped the track’s attitude and sonic direction? I didn’t want to create another sad song or one filled with the wrong kind of relatability. I wanted to create something that felt empowering and carefree for not just myself, but for others […]
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