Sixteen Questions: McKenna Brown
An interview series
A lot of these interview introductions start with me saying I met this person a few years ago through that mutual friend etc etc — while it’s a redundant story it’s always the truth of how it happened. Nashville is a big little town with lots of great people in it and today’s guest is one of them. McKenna Brown, also known as Silvie, is an artist, songwriter, rock collector, and a good friend. Her songs are deeply honest in a way I always find admiring. She doesn’t skirt away from the truth of how she’s feeling, what she’s thinking, and how it feels to be a human. Here are her sixteen answers.
What’s your favorite fruit?
Mango.
What’s your favorite day of the week?
Sunday.
Tote, purse, or backpack?
Lately purse because a tote is too chaotic for me.
Who’s your favorite artist? (Dead or Alive)
Of all time, idk. Currently, mk.gee or Jean Dawson.
What’s your comfort show or movie?
Schitt’s Creek.
Gold or silver jewelry?
Gold.
What time of day do you find yourself most inspired to write a song or work on music?
It’s always different but my most inspired moments are usually right before I need to leave the house to go do something.
Hoodie or sweatshirt?
Hoodie if my hair is up, sweatshirt if my hair is down.
What’s your favorite song of yours at the moment?
Delilah.
If you could magically be really good at any instrument, which would you pick?
I would magically be way better at piano.
What’s a movie, album, and book you’re loving at the moment?
My Old Ass, Access All Areas by FLO, and Julia Fox’s autobiography called Down the Drain.
What’s your ideal morning look like?
Wake up early and eat eggs / drink coffee, long walk and yoga, read a book on the couch with the window open.
What’s your ideal evening look like?
Listen to music while cooking an elaborate dinner and then watch a show with a cup of wild orange tea.
What are two things that are out and two things that are in?
Out: Being aloof and public Q&As.
In: Sweatpants and complimenting strangers.
What’s inspiring you most right now?
Listening to music doesn’t always inspire me but lately I can’t get enough of literally just listening - Jean Dawson, Dora Jar, Chiiild, BLACKSTARKIDS have all been on repeat.
What are you working on right now?
Working on production for a few new songs that I’m really excited about.