By: Matthew Kayser
From the moment she could talk, Camryn Quinlan was performing — turning family dinners into small concerts. “I would always sing the ABCs at dinner,” she laughs. “It wasn’t one big moment that made me realize I wanted to do this. It was just always a feeling inside of me.”
That instinct has guided the New York–born singer-songwriter ever since. Inspired early by Alicia Keys and Katy Perry, and now by Kacey Musgraves and Tyler Childers, Quinlan has built a sound that’s intimate yet cinematic — storytelling grounded in raw emotion.
“I write about my experiences with detail because someone out there has probably felt the same way,” she says. “That honesty connects people.”
Quinlan describes herself as “a storyteller and an honest songwriter.” Her music pairs vivid, diary-like lyrics with melodies that linger long after they end. “I think my songs have a timeless feel,” she explains. “They’re rooted in truth — even when the story isn’t entirely mine.”
Her writing often circles back to fate, change, and relationships that shape who we are. Her recent single, “Ruin It,” captures the vulnerability of transformation. “It came from a difficult transition in my life,” Quinlan shares. “I hope listeners feel less alone when they hear it.”
At just fourteen, she wrote “Ex Box,” the breakout song that would later play on the radio — a moment that still feels surreal. “Hearing my song on the radio was so exciting,” she recalls. “But more than anything, it motivated me. It reminded me I needed to keep growing and reach a new benchmark.”
That mindset defines her approach to artistry: growth through honesty and connection. Over time, Quinlan has learned that the business side of music is as vital as the creative one. “It’s so important to have a small, loyal circle you can trust,” she says. “The industry can be tough, but spending time with family and friends keeps me grounded.”
For Quinlan, songwriting isn’t just a craft — it’s communication. “I used to only write from personal experience,” she admits. “But then I started writing stories, and it opened a new chapter of creativity.” That ability to blend lived experience with imagination has made her work relatable across audiences.
Now, she’s gearing up to release her upcoming single, “Jane,” out November 7th — a song she co-wrote about the heartbreak of losing a friend. “Jane is about breaking up with a friend,” Quinlan shares. “We knew when it was finished that this was a really special song.”
The single serves as the emotional centerpiece of her forthcoming EP, also titled “Jane,” which explores heartbreak in all its forms. “The songs that are going to be on my EP mostly consist of heartbreak in different ways,” she says. “I’m so excited for this EP because I’m also releasing an additional song called ‘Great On Your Own,’ which, for me, illustrates the anger part of the breakup grieving process. I can’t wait for people to hear these songs.”
Her upcoming EP represents both an ending and a new beginning. “These are songs I wrote a few years ago,” she says. “Releasing them feels like closing a chapter — so I can step into my next phase as an artist.”
Her ultimate goal is simple: connection. “I write to express my feelings and experiences,” Quinlan says. “If my listeners can use my songs as an outlet for their own emotions, that’s everything to me.”
With her mix of poetic lyricism, emotional intelligence, and genuine warmth, Camryn Quinlan stands out not for chasing trends but for creating something timeless. Each song reveals another piece of her truth — and listeners can’t help but find a bit of their own reflected.
Stream Camryn Quinlan’s “Ruin It,” “Ex Box,” and upcoming single “Jane” on all platforms.
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