Donna Missal reveals what she’s learned about music, the industry and herself

Just before the release of her second album, Donna Missal sat down for a strikingly honest conversation about her career so far.

“I’m really excited by the concept that people change.”

Within minutes of our conversation, American songwriter, singer and musician, Donna Missal, reveals herself to be as intriguing, profound and promising as this one statement. At the time of our call, she was also merely a week away from releasing her second album, lighter.  

“I definitely feel like a totally different person from when I was writing my first record – and I would hope so! You’re allowed to do things differently, to think differently, change your mind, grow and come to understand things in a new way through perspective and through life experience.”
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The new record introduces a greater level of cohesion and vulnerability compared to her 2018 debut, This Time. Turning to music to get through a difficult time, lighter brought Donna perspective and relief as she poured out her feelings – it’s no wonder, then, that it all came together relatively quickly.

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