Q&A: Molly Stone Weaves Humor and Heart In Her Music
INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
☆ BY DANIELLE HOLIAN ☆
WITH A DEFT ABILITY TO BLEND POP SENSIBILITIES, FOLK STORYTELLING, AND SHARP SINGER-SONGWRITER WIT — Molly Stone has carved out a space in modern music that feels unmistakably her own. Her songs are at once intimate and expansive, often tinged with humor, irony and a cinematic quality that transforms everyday experiences into something extraordinary.
Molly’s journey began in the digital realm, performing piano covers online and experimenting with the mechanics of songcraft before she found her authentic voice. It was in the studio, collaborating with producers like Marc Rapson, that her creative confidence truly ignited. The process of songwriting, she explains, is her most honest form of self-expression, a chance to capture the full spectrum of human emotion. Whether it’s a melancholy reflection, a whimsical observation, or a playful jab, Molly approaches her lyrics with a keen sense of storytelling, often embedding subtle, humorous easter eggs that reward attentive listeners.
Her music has always been guided by a mixture of inspiration and instinct. Influences from artists like Hozier, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift inform her sense of narrative and melody, while bands such as Arctic Monkeys demonstrate how the smallest moments can be elevated into profound emotional statements. Over the years, her palette has expanded, embracing clever, subversive lyricism reminiscent of Lily Allen or the effervescent playfulness of Sabrina Carpenter. In her work, the personal becomes universal, capturing experiences, particularly those of young women, with a resonance that feels both intimate and empowering.
Now, with tracks like “Just A Girl,” Molly has honed her ability to juxtapose levity and gravity, creating music that can deliver a wink and a punch simultaneously. Written and co-produced in Los Angeles with Leve, and later refined by REYA, the song exemplifies her collaborative ethos: she thrives when creative energies intersect, allowing ideas to evolve organically while retaining her distinct voice. Lyrically, the song addresses the persistent underestimation of women, transforming societal limitations into playful, potent declarations of self-assurance. This is Molly at her most emblematic: clever, candid and unapologetically herself.
Yet beyond her music, Molly remains refreshingly multifaceted. Her life outside the studio, raising chickens, pursuing unconventional paths, and sharing glimpses of her everyday adventures, reveals a grounded, curious personality behind the polished vocals and intricate arrangements. For fans, this blend of relatability, ambition, and artistry makes her not just a musician to watch, but a storyteller to follow.
Dive into Molly Stones’ world, exploring the inspirations behind her world, her creative process, and the moments that shaped her evolution from online cover artist to compelling songwriter. With honesty, humor and a palpable sense of purpose, she invites listeners into her world, one song at a time.
LUNA: For anyone who isn’t familiar with you yet, what inspires your artistic style and creative persona?
STONE: I’ve always been obsessed with lyrics and the stories they tell. I grew up drawn to artists like Hozier, Ed Sheeran, and Taylor Swift — people who make emotion feel cinematic — and bands like Arctic Monkeys, who can take the most mundane little moment and turn it into something beautiful and important. Over the years, my taste has gone through a lot of phases, so there are probably countless artists who’ve inspired me in one way or another. For me, songwriting is about saying what’s real — whatever I’m feeling or going through at the time — and finding the most interesting way to say it. I love weaving humour and sarcasm into my lyrics too; it’s like leaving little easter eggs for people to find, and hoping someone out there hears a line and smiles because they caught the joke. I guess overall my goal is to make people feel inspired and empowered.
LUNA: Your music blends pop, folk, and singer-songwriter sensibilities. How do you decide which style a song will lean into?
STONE: I usually just go with whatever’s in my head. Songs tend to come to me pretty randomly — often on long drives — and it might start with a lyric or a little phrase that pops into my mind and makes me think, ooh, I want to build something around that. Sometimes it’s more about a theme I want to express, and I figure out how to communicate it through the song. As for style, I don’t plan it too much. I might have a vibe in mind, but it often evolves in the studio. It’s fun to take a song somewhere unexpected and see what it becomes. I’m really lucky to work with such amazing producers who help bring the songs to their full potential — collaboration’s been such a valuable part of my creative process. I love working with other creatives and seeing how their energy shapes the music.
LUNA: You started with covers online. Was there ever a moment you thought, “Okay, time to show them my real stuff”?
STONE: I was desperate to write for so long, but I really lacked confidence — I’ve only found that in the last few years. I’m still shy about singing, honestly, but I’m working on it! When I was just doing piano covers, I felt quite limited with songwriting, unless I wanted to keep making endless ballads. Everything changed when I started working with my first producer, Marc Rapson. That was such a pivotal moment — suddenly I realised I could write anything. Getting into the studio with him completely opened my eyes and made me fall in love with the process. I still work with Marc now, and I’m so grateful for that connection. Once we started creating together, I was hooked. I would make songs all day every day if I could.
LUNA: And how has your approach to songwriting evolved from your online covers to releasing your own music?
STONE: Honestly, my whole approach changed once I started working with Marc. In our first session, he told me a quote that really stuck — something like, “Just make the songs you want to make, and the audience will find you.” I can’t remember who originally said it, but it completely freed me. It meant I could just flow — write sad songs, happy songs, cheesy songs — without judging myself. Now I see every idea as having potential, and it’s so liberating to feel like you can’t really do it wrong. Music’s all opinion anyway, and I know the right people will connect with what I make. I think it was Doechii who said something about just keeping on writing, even if it’s bad — and that’s exactly it. You just have to keep creating.
LUNA: Are there specific artists or songwriters who inspired your playful, subversive style?
STONE: I feel like I have to mention Sabrina Carpenter — I only really discovered her in the last year or so, and she just ticks so many boxes for me. Her songs are silly, clever, and fun in a way that feels effortless. When I was younger though, Lily Allen was a huge inspiration. She made me realise I could sing in my own accent — so many English singers leaned into the American thing, and it never felt right for me. Then Lily came along and I thought, oh, this is what I’ve been looking for. She was also so bold with her lyrics, which was liberating — that sense of, the rules don’t actually exist; you can do whatever you want.
LUNA: Can you tell us about the inspiration behind “Just A Girl”? What message do you hope fans take away from it?
STONE: Just a girl is such a different sound to what I've written in the past and I hugely put that down to Leve who I wrote and produced it with initially (later to be produced and finished by REYA). He has such a unique sound and includes soo many details within his production, everyone I've showed my music to singles this song out. The message is id say quite typical of me - its about how women are constantly underestimated which holds us back in so many ways but I love when we take the things that hinder us and turn it into power. The idea that i'm just a girl why be so scared after all i'm just a silly girlright? right?
LUNA: “Just a Girl” feels like a wink and a punch at the same time. Was that the vibe you were going for?
STONE: “Just A Girl” is quite a different sound for me, and I owe a lot of that to Leve, who I wrote and produced it with initially — and then it was finished by REYA. Leve has such a unique style and an incredible attention to detail in his production. Everyone I’ve played it to seems to single this one out, which is really exciting. Lyrically, it’s very me — it’s about how women are constantly underestimated, and how that holds us back in so many ways. But I love the idea of taking what’s meant to hinder us and flipping it into power. That line, “Oh why are you afraid of me, its not like I'm dangerous or anything...” is really that sarcastic bite I love — playful, but with teeth.
LUNA: You co-wrote the song in Los Angeles with Leve. What was the collaborative process like?
STONE: I’d had very little experience writing in that kind of setting, especially with total strangers, but honestly, it was so easy with Tyler. I definitely felt a bit out of my depth being in LA, working with established producers, but he was so lovely and really guided the session while giving me space to contribute. It felt like a true collaboration — our styles blended so naturally, and I think you can really hear both of us in the final song. He's a really nice guy and truly talented.
LUNA: REYA’s production creates a lush soundscape for the song. How did you work with them to bring your vision to life?
STONE: REYA is just incredibly talented — she lives and breathes music, and it shows. I feel so lucky to have met her, because we’ve made a lot together this year. She’s full of ideas, and even though she’s young, you can tell how much experience she’s put into her craft through her attention to detail and creative approach to production. I give her notes and share my ideas, but I know that anything she touches is going to come out amazing. Its really good to be able to work with people you can totally trust.
LUNA: How do you navigate blending personal storytelling with universal themes that connect to listeners?
STONE: I don’t really overthink it — I just write, and then we shape the song around the ideas and themes we want to get across. Like I said before, I don’t write for the audience; I write and hope the right people find it and connect. A lot of what I write about touches on experiences many of us — especially women — go through, so there’s naturally a lot that feels immediately relatable because of shared experiences like girlhood.If you could collaborate with any artist, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
LUNA: If you could collaborate with any artist, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
STONE: I think I’d collaborate with Taylor Swift — maybe cheesy and typical, but she’s such an inspiration. Not just as a musician, but as a businesswoman too. I really admire how hard she works and everything she’s achieved. Honestly, it would be crazy not to look up to her as an inspiration. Also Sabrina carpenter would be sooo fun and were both the same height so could look super cute together in sparkles!
LUNA: Beyond music, what’s something that fans might be surprised to learn about you?
STONE: There’s probably a lot that could surprise people — it depends where they found me online! I have a pretty unorthodox job, which I won’t get into here, but you can probably guess from my socials. In fact, most of my previous jobs were pretty unorthodox too! I also keep chickens and live a fairly country life. I live pretty unconventionally, and there’s a lot happening outside of music, so I think that might surprise people but I do try to share a lot of that on my Instagram.
