Artist Thomas Day Talks About Putting Mental Health First And Upcoming Music Plans

What a hitmaker!

With over 20 Million streams on just Spotify alone, 19 year-old artist Thomas Day has proven that he is a music force to be reckoned with. And now, he’s back today with a brand new bop entitled ‘Wildflower’.

We had the amazing honor of talking with Thomas about his athletic career role model, and model!

What inspired you to begin songwriting? 

T: “I’ve always been a romantic and that’s also led me to find the best ways to cope with my emotions. I started using songwriting as a way of coping at an early age and it’s been my therapy ever since.”

How did you first break into the music industry?

T: “I started posting singing videos on YouTube and Instagram and I connected with producers and other songwriters. That eventually led up to me posting on TikTok and then getting signed to Arista Records in early 2022.”

What did you enjoy about football and why did you choose to ultimately pursue your music career over playing college football?

T: “I loved football because my entire life I was always playing sports. I grew up playing hockey, soccer, and football. At the same time, I was writing songs and singing. At the end of the day, music had been my true passion from the start.”

What’s your favorite song that you have written?

T: “That’s a hard question. Every time I write a new song I always fall in love with it and my opinion changes. At the moment my favorite song that I have out is “not my job anymore.”

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned in your journey as a musician so far?

T: “To be as honest and authentic as possible, especially with my songwriting. Everything I write is 100% truthful and relevant to what I am going through at that exact moment and time.”

What advice do you have for people to maintain their mental health and pursue multiple passions?

T: “This question definitely hits home. I believe mental health is a hugely important topic right now. I’m a HUGE believer in putting your mental health first. I think being close with your family and trying to find the best ways to heal your inner child with little things can be really helpful.”

What projects are you currently working on?

T: “I am working on a whole bunch of new songs that I am more than excited for you to hear!”

Who is your role model and who are you most grateful to?

T: “My role model is my mom simply because she has shown me nothing but love. She is also a beyond talented singer as well.”

What advice would you give to aspiring artists? 

T: “Practice will always make you better!”

Stream ‘Wildflower’ now on all music streaming platforms!

Photo Credit: Brenton Giesey

Ananya Vinay– Movie/Entertainment Reporter- Ananya Vinay is a rising high school senior from Fresno, California. She is a budding scientist who enjoys exploring the whys of the world. Ananya also loves writing in all forms, especially poetry. When she’s not writing, you can find her with her nose in a book, inventing stories, or sometimes arguing with her younger brother.  Ananya won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2017. She is the author of a poetry collection, Dewdrops on the Mind, and has work published or forthcoming in the Ice Lolly Review, Apprentice Writer, and Teen Ink. She is a passionate teacher and believes in using education as a tool for equity.