For the record with Kelsi Mayne

About this episode

Kelsi Mayne discusses her diverse musical influences and the personal experiences that shape her songwriting.

There’s something electric in the Windsor air, and if you grew up catching Detroit radio across the river, you already know why! This week on Strange Grooves , we sit down with rising singer-songwriter Kelsi Mayne , an artist whose sound is as boundary-pushing as the influences that shaped her. From Motown to country, hip hop to rock, Kelsi’s musical DNA is anything but one-note. With a voice that carries both grit and vulnerability, she opens up about how those early cross-border airwaves, along with icons like legendary program director Rosalie Tremblay, helped define her artistic path. But this conversation goes deeper than influences. We get into the heart of what drives Kelsi’s songwriting, real-life experience, emotional honesty, and the kind of storytelling that sticks with you long after the last note fades. She shares the personal story behind her track “Can’t Sleep,” and how heartbreak, growth, and mental health all find their way into her music. We also talk genre-bending, why she refuses to stay in one lane, and the importance of staying authentic in an industry that often pushes artists to do the opposite. Plus, Kelsi gives us a sneak peek at her upcoming single…

People in this episode

Host: Strange Grooves

Guest: Kelsi Mayne

Topics covered

• music influences
• songwriting
• genre-bending
• emotional honesty
• mental health
• artist authenticity

Keywords

• Kelsi Mayne
• songwriting
• music influences
• genre-bending
• mental health
• Strange Grooves