The Song She Threw Away Became Her Biggest Release | Nicole Alexis Interview

Nicole Alexis joins OurSpace to discuss her new EP, Mirrors and Smoke, growing up alternative, and why one of her biggest songs almost never existed.

The Nashville-based DIY artist opens up about living with ADHD, teaching herself multiple instruments, hearing fully formed songs in her head from a young age, and documenting life's biggest moments through music.

Nicole also shares how social media helped validate her artistic voice, why she intentionally kept Mirrors and Smoke stripped back, and how Find Another You went from being deleted off her computer to becoming the first song that truly connected with millions of listeners online.

We also discuss:

Growing up listening to Nirvana, Green Day, Paramore & Flyleaf

ADHD and creativity as an artist

Learning multiple instruments

Finding confidence in vulnerability

Creating music without chasing commercial expectations

The realities of being a DIY independent musician

Why music can feel like reading old diary entries years later

Plus, Nicole recommends an underrated Nashville artist that deserves to be on your playlist right now.