We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Mizz Weird a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Mizz, appreciate you joining us today. Has your work ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized?

I am often told I am personable, energetic, a people-person with an onstage presence. The truth of the matter is I am quite shy, quiet, the girl next door type with a bundle full of pent up trauma-related issues. That’s what drives the lyrics to our music. The lyrics are my therapy, my way of expressing myself without getting judgement or sharing anything too personal.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I started in the music industry, loosely, when I was 16. It was a ska band and we were absolutely terrible. it was more of a way to aggrevate our parents than anything else. But I found something so comforting in knowing you can talk about anything in a song and no one knows what the difference between the truths, lies, and everything in between in the lyrics.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, being creative through music is not only a selfish outlet for me to have my own therapy sesh, but it’s a way to connect with others who may be feeling, experiencing, living the same things, and knowing they are not alone; WE are not alone. Everyone has skeletons, some more than others and some dead way longer than others. That does not mean we cannot get through them in our own ways. Being on stage is like the gateway of survival for me- I feel alive and like maybe a little piece of what I do and share may help someone else.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

I think many artists would agree that our message through music is our goal. Mine, inparticular, is that I want people to feel ok in their own skin. We are all products of our past: good, bad, or indifferent. Our bounce-back is what defines us. Should we let a break-up with an ex determine our happiness? no. Should we channel that energy and create a space to let it all out so we can move on to find happiness? YES!

Our songs started in Room 113, which is the pivot point for our first album. Every song on this record is a story of tragedy and how we can create an energy that benefits us to overcome it! Our tragedies and traumas dont disappear; they never go away. Putting them into words and music- well, that’s how OPAKE tells tales from the psychward.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.opakeofficial.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opakeofficial/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareOPAKE/?_rdr
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@opakeofficial

Image Credits

Eric Holmes, Sterling Mitchell Stetar, Darkroom Digital Photography