Majeska connects with us about her stunning new release "hello, from dreamland" and the evolution of her sound
- STAFF
- Sep 26
- 8 min read
By: Staff
“hello, from dreamland” is an exhilarating journey of sound, magic, and emotional depth—Majeska at her finest.
In a world where sound can transport you to places beyond imagination, "hello, from dreamland" by Majeska bursts onto the scene, pulling listeners into a world of vivid colors and boundless energy. With a sonic landscape that effortlessly blends ethereal beauty and driving, dynamic beats, this track is more than just music; it’s a portal into something otherworldly. The smooth, almost weightless vocals glide above the rhythm, creating a hypnotic experience that lingers long after the song ends. But what’s the story behind it? What’s the essence of the dreamland Majeska is inviting us into?
We spoke with the artist behind this mesmerizing track, diving deep into the creative process, the emotions woven into each note, and the personal evolution that led to this sonic journey. Through an intimate conversation, Majeska reveals what "hello, from dreamland" truly means to her, how her childhood memories shaped the music, and the powerful shift from her debut album to this new, daring direction.
What does it mean to truly "transport" an audience? How do you turn vulnerability into music that transcends? As we explore the creative forces that fuel her artistry, we’re given a glimpse into the intricate world Majeska has carefully crafted—a world where listeners can not only hear the music, but feel it, experience it, and live in it.
This is more than an album; it’s an evolution. It’s a story unfolding in real time. So, join us as we take a closer look at the magic behind the music. Trust us, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.
Dive into the full interview below and discover the inspiration, the journey, and the dreamland waiting for you.
Here’s how it went:
Begin Interview:
Hello Majeska, we’re thrilled to have you here for this interview! We've had an amazing time exploring your music and diving into your creative journey. Now, we’re even more intrigued to get a deeper look into both your brand and your personal and professional inspirations.
Q. Wow, “hello, from dreamland is absolutely captivating.” The ethereal opening that seamlessly builds into those dynamic, powerful beats is hypnotic. But it's your vocals that truly steal the show, floating effortlessly, creating this ethereal sense of grace. We’ve been fans for a while, but we’re curious, how has your personal musical journey brought you to this point? Was your evolution into a professional career gradual, or was there a defining moment that set everything in motion?
A. I’ve known this about myself since I was 10, after writing my first song. I think throughout the years since being that small, I have learned some helpful hints about the business and better ways to make songs, but my heart remains as dedicated as it was when I was 10 years old. It is something that feels written for me up in the stars that I am one myself. The more my career grows, the more I turn around to tell 10-year old me: “look at us go.”
Q. If your album had an identity, what led you to choose "hello, from dreamland" as its title? What significance did that title hold in the bigger picture of the album?
A. The album title, I know, seems very abstract: magic, the sky, a place to go in your mind and beyond…but it really isn’t all that abstract at all. When I was making the album for the last year I found myself having repeated dreams. They were all different, but seemed to take place in the same place—not this world but somehow with details of the past hidden in it. Everything there is just a little—well, dreamier. So I named it dreamland. Honestly, it made waking up really hard. I just kept wanting to choose dreamland over morning coffee. But throughout making the album, I realized more and more that I always have my dreamland—to keep with me during my days in this world. It’s a one foot in and one foot in the clouds feeling.
Q. You’ve described this album as feeling like opening a “locked journal” from your early Y2K childhood. That imagery is so vivid, can you walk us through how those childhood memories influenced the music and storytelling on this project?
A. When I was in grade school, my friend and I used to journal under a tree in this giant field across the street from our houses. No one really knew where we were except the occasional bunny. We would go an hour without speaking. But we were together in the same wonderland gathering magic intel. We’d also climb trees. One time I locked eyes with a deer while sitting high to write a poem. Normally in hunting-country Michigan, a person in a tree would mean danger to a deer. I remember feeling like maybe my writing held magic after all. Writing in nature has always felt childlike and free to me. The first song I’m ever releasing that is fully self-produced is track 6 on this album, “Do You Love Me Yet?” I brought my humble recording setup to a park, sat on the grass, and the entire song came out in less than an hour. I cried directly after, realizing not much had changed in my heart from 10 years old. I am still writing with the trees.
Q. Listening to the album, it feels like being transported into another world. If you could describe that world in just a few words, how would you paint it for us?
A. If I’m resident 1 of 1 in my dreamland—maybe this album is the soundtrack for the journey to yours?
Q. Coming from Grand Rapids and now calling Nashville home for almost a decade, how have each of these places contributed to your sound and perspective as an artist? And how do they come together on this album?
A. I’ve seen Australia, much of the U.S., lots of Europe, and Canada—but I hardly remember a meal or a historic site. What I remember most are the people. The ones I’ve fallen in love with (platonically too, come on) and many whom I know have come across my universe to land back in dreamland from time to time. What I’ve learned through it all is this: there is no normal and there are no rules—only those you feel placed upon you from your environment. So who’s to say there’s a right way to live your life? Or make a song? There isn’t.
Q. Do you find that your most vulnerable experiences tend to translate into your strongest songs? Are you comfortable sharing your most intimate feelings, or do you prefer to keep certain aspects of your story veiled, allowing listeners to interpret them in their own way?
A. No, I’m not trying to hide anything. Honestly, my artistic crux is “the closer to my heart, the better.” Some songs on this project were so personal that I had to go off and write the lyrics somewhere other than the studio with my collaborators because I scared even myself with their honesty. Or a quick shot of tequila as a group down the street (thanks Lucky’s!) and I could come back sing to the love I’ll likely never see again.
Q. When you perform live, you create an entire experience for your audience. What do you hope people feel when they hear your music in person versus how they might experience it through streaming or headphones?
A. By nature, headphones are little transportation devices (no? just me?) so I hope and pray that streaming this album has so much to do with the listener and so little to do with me. But a show? That’s about us. A live show with those attending and those performing exists only once. I suppose the only theme that exists between streaming and performing live is that I try and get out of the way of what the music’s trying to say to us all.
Q. Your visuals and aesthetic are hyper-realistic and vivid. At what point does the visual side of your music come to you, before the music is made, during, or after?
A. All at once. I know a song is worth pursuing if the visuals come around the same time or shortly after. The universe gives me my best work in beautiful little packages. (Sometimes its a little harder to untie the bow, but it’s all there if I try).
Q. In the press, you’ve been described as someone who creates “magic you can feel.” We couldn’t agree more. How do you see the relationship between magic and music, and what role does the feeling of magic play in your art?
A. (Insert tears-in-eyes emoji here) Thank you because magic is my favorite word—ask any of my closest friends. Some things are not supposed to be explained. Like when a really striking idea comes falling out of my pen and onto a recording? When I learn about myself from writing a new song? Couldn’t be me. That’s magic from the world around me. I just try and be a channel for something needing to be said.
Q. Your music has been described as immersive, drawing listeners into another world. What do you want that world to be for your fans? A dream, a refuge, a challenge, or something else?
A. Dreamland for me is different than dreamland for you. I just hope it causes a journey to wherever your heart might need to go awhile.
Q. You've referred to this album as an "evolution of self." Was there a specific moment during its creation when you realized just how much you had grown, both as an artist and as a person?
A. I think near the end of the album I realized: so much has changed since I started this thing. I have since fallen in love with the person I wrote the first song about. (And we are dating now). But beyond that—as special as that is—I am changed. I am not the same girl that sat on the pier in St. Augustine begging the sky for answers. I am producing some of my own songs now! I have found so much within myself I never knew existed.
Q. Outside of music, who or what has had the most profound influence on your personal growth or artistic perspective?
A. My mom. Might sound like a common answer but trust me—she is not a common mom. Not only did she show me Tom Petty, Bob Seger, and the greatest violin solo of all time (taking guesses now!) but she shows me what it means to love outside the lines. And that’s where all the beautiful things happen.
Q. What do you want people to remember most about you after hearing your music and reading this interview?
A. That I will never stop creating music. That you can count on me to continue the search for magic. I am certain there are things that the universe has to say to me and through me. Maybe I’ll write a whole song because one person needs to hear it. I don’t know, feels like as good a reason as any to keep writing.
Q. Majeska, we can’t thank you enough for sharing such intimate details! So, what’s next for you? Can you give us an inside look at your upcoming projects and what fans should be excited about? We’d love to hear the news directly from you!
A. For now just please listen to “Hello, from Dreamland”. Of course there’s more to come, but I really want to give my album a deserved beginning for it’s brand new life. And thanks, Cage Riot for supporting it. So grateful for your time and to anyone reading: ILY.
Majeska, thank you so much, we appreciate you taking the time to talk to us!
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We’re happy to have shared Majeska’s exciting journey with you and uncovered such inspiring insights about their creative process.
