A Conversation with Katy Tiz – HuffPost 5.21.14

Mike Ragogna: Katy, “The Big Bang” is banging the heck out of radio, iTunes, Shazam… Have you heard it broadcast yet?

Katy Tiz: Yes I have! I go crazy, everyone, so if you see a crazy blonde Brit dancing and screaming in her car….don’t call the police

MR: What’s the story behind “The Big Bang”?

KT: The song was released a few years ago by the writers and producers of the song, Rock Mafia. They wanted an artist to take it all the way and the shoe fit! I totally fell in love with the song as soon a I heard it!

MR: How’s working on the new album going?

KT: It’s great!!! Every minute I have off I go to the studio!! I have so much to say and I am so excited to put together a piece of me for everyone to hear

MR: What’s it like working with Rock Mafia?

KT: They are bloody brilliant! It really is like a home away from home for me

MR: Creatively, what does making music over any other type of art satisfy you and what’s your creative process like?

KT: I write a lot in the middle of the night. I have about 100 crazy voice notes on my phone where I wake up with a lyric or melody that I need to get down before I pass out again. Music is kinda like a therapy for me, I really get stuff off my chest when I write!

MR: Are your friends treating you any differently now that you have a hit?

KT: Haha…no way! I’ll always be little Tiz and trust me, the English banter is rolling between us on text as we speak!!!

MR: How’s your live show?

KT: It’s great! I’ve grown up performing live so that’s my favorite part. Especially to a crowd that are really up for it!

MR: What advice do you have for new artists?

KT: Be yourself. Never give up and always be grateful for the support people give you.

MR: What would you like people to know about you beyond your musical talent?

KT: I’m 5′ 2″, I am blind as a bat and I eat apples and peanut butter at the same time…is that weird?

MR: [laughs] How do you picture Katy Tiz five years from now?

KT: hopefully, celebrating a long run of huge success with my amazing team. I’ve promised myself that if I get to a certain place in my career, I’ll get a tattoo, so hopefully I’ll have a few by then!! Sorry mum!!!