Our latest EARMILK Chats episode features Seattle-born, L.A-based singer-songwriter UMI discussing her compelling new project: people Stories. This isn’t your typical album—it’s something way more personal.
The concept? Pure genius, honestly. UMI transforms intimate fan stories into her own narrative framework, creating this beautiful blend of external inspiration and internal reflection. It’s like she’s holding up a mirror to both her audience’s experiences and her own mental landscape.
People stories pushes UMI into uncharted territory. She’s weaving together secondary narratives with her signature introspective style, and the result is… well, it’s pretty remarkable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cg81aCZxwE
Creatively speaking, this project takes some serious risks. Some tracks might catch you off-guard initially—they sound almost out of pocket at first listen. But then the deeper meaning hits, and suddenly everything clicks into place.
Sure, people stories might sound different from what fans typically expect. The sonic landscape has shifted. But UMI’s core DNA remains untouched—that raw storytelling ability and her relentless ambition to live authentically through her art.
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The vulnerability that drew people to her music in the first place? It’s all there, just packaged in this innovative new format that challenges both artist and listener.
Photo provided by Eric Nguyen
