Today, we sat down with Jolene Lozano to discuss her inspiration to write music, heroes, and much more! Be sure to check out the music of Jolene Lozano on Spotify below after the interview.
Interview:
What is your inspiration to write your music? Is it your Surroundings?
Music is my therapy- basically my journal in song form. I write about my life experiences, the things I can’t always say out loud (because I feel too awkward to do so). Inspiration for me comes from everywhere: conversations with friends, movies that hit too close to home, or songs that make me feel something. Pretty much every track I write is a snapshot of where I was emotionally at that time.
What type of music did you listen to growing up?
I grew up singing in my church choir, but I listened to everything — Sara Bareilles, Leona Lewis, early 2000s pop, and soul legends like Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin. My mom used to carry me around to help me fall asleep at night and play Disney soundtracks (The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast) so music was always a part of our home.
My biggest inspirations from then until now have been Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, and jazz standards from the ’70s and ’80s. My dad was a pianist, and I grew up flipping through his piano books and those songs were my first introduction to music.
Is there someone you looked up to as a hero?
My grandmother. She passed away last year, but she continues to inspire me every day. She was an entrepreneur who built businesses while always finding ways to help others. She led with heart and purpose, and that’s how I want to live my life, through both my music and my work. I want to leave the world a little better than I found it, just like she did.
If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing today?
Right now, I actually have a dual career in tech and music, so I’d probably go even deeper down the entrepreneurial route. But honestly, if I weren’t doing either, I think I’d become a teacher. There’s something incredibly fulfilling about helping people grow and seeing them realize their potential. Whether it’s through music, tech, or mentorship, I’ve always been driven by creating impact and helping others believe in what’s possible for them.
What can you tell us about your latest single ‘Emotional Damage’?
Emotional Damage is about being stuck in a toxic relationship, whether it’s romantic, a friendship, or even at work, and finally finding the strength to see it for what it is. It’s that moment when you realize, “Yes, this hurt me. Yes, they made a mess out of me. But I’m aware now, and I deserve better.”
I wanted the song to feel like an anthem: powerful, a little chaotic, but ultimately freeing. It’s about reclaiming your power after being in someone else’s storm.
What advice do you have for our fans out there that want to create music?
Making music is a long, unpredictable journey, and that’s the beauty of it. It’s so easy to compare yourself to others, but remember that everyone’s timeline is different. In today’s world, being an artist is almost like running your own startup: you’re building from the ground up, learning every part of the process.
Find your community and grow together. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. There are so many people willing to support you if you reach out. And most importantly, make music that feels true to you. That’s what lasts <333
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