We talked to emerging recording artist and beloved YouTuber, Cami Petyn, who is celebrating the release of her newest single, “Tired” which was released on all streaming platforms on April 2nd. We found ourselves talking about everything from “Tired” and underwater music video shoots, to a Youtube channel full of crazy vegan concoctions now shifting into a full-blown recording artist career.

We were able to get some inside scoop on Cami’s new single, “Tired”, which is featured on our Spotify playlist, “Music You’re Missing”. Written during the height of the pandemic, when social-media “death scrolling” was the most exciting activity in our quarantine lives, “Tired” navigates the frustration of feeling insecure and being stuck in a cycle of constant comparison. Pulling influences from both modern pop and old-school jazz, the genre-defying song resonates in a textural soundscape of intimate vocals and driving, yet dreamy synths.

Starting her career as more of a lifestyle Youtuber, Cami Petyn has fortified a strong bond with her fanbase, and talked with us about her connection with them throughout her transition into music-centric content.

This authenticity has allowed Petyn to flourish as an artist, as she’s learned how to form a genuine connection with her audience, even during quarantine when we’ve been the most isolated. She’s invited her subscribers - or rather, her friends - into the most vulnerable aspects of her life, documenting each step of her music career even when she wasn’t confident in her abilities. Now, Petyn is taking the world by storm and building the career she deserves. She’s grown into her unique perspective and musical vision, working through those moments of insecurity that she wrote “Tired” about. I think this quote from Cami depicts her authenticity and growth the best:
“Being self conscious isn’t a decision, but confidence is a decision.”

Get the full scoop on Cami Petyn in our “Music You’re Missing” Season 3 kickoff episode, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Cami’s new single “Tired” can be found on our Spotify playlist, “Music You’re Missing”, alongside a huge catalog of other incredible independent musicians.