Musician Faye Donna Francis believes that all people struggling with their mental health need to “find their passion” in order to live their best life.
Faye, 24, from Childwall, got into music during lockdown in 2020. Originally more of a performer, having done acting in school and dabbled in the school choir, she found that the pandemic stopped all creativity as there was no way to connect.
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Faye said: “My therapist advised me to put my journaling to music." She started out singing over beats found on YouTube or taking part in karaoke.
She said: “It was quite fulfilling. There’s such joy with music because you can be creative from your room.”
When working with Liverpool-based theatre company 20 Stories High in Toxteth, a friend who heard Faye’s singing offered her a free recording session.
Faye continued: “I came in and had a good time. I just loved every moment of it. I found my little thing. My motto is that I’m healing whilst revealing my feelings. If you are going through something, a creative space is the way to get through it.”
Faye added that performing is a great way to connect with people, as she can see people relating to her songs.
She said: “I see them have that moment and then carry on with their lives. I know it’s hard to articulate feelings sometimes, but speak your truth and do what you need to do. It’s so validating and healing.”
Faye’s debut EP, Process, came out on June 28, 2023, and was recorded in GoPlay Studio in Toxteth.
She said: “My goal was to have something in my life that I created and produced. It exists and lives while I move on and those songs exist in
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