London singer-songwriter Mia Wilks joins us to talk about her latest single, “Drive,” a track that showcases her gift for honest storytelling and melodic pop songwriting. Emerging as one of the capital’s promising young artists, Wilks has been building a growing audience with music that blends heartfelt lyrics, contemporary influences, and an engaging vocal style. Her music has also reached a wider audience through placements on the hit reality series Love Island, introducing her songs to millions of viewers and helping cement her reputation as a rising talent on the UK pop scene.
In our conversation, she discusses the inspiration behind “Drive,” the creative process behind the song, and what she hopes listeners take away from it. Alongside the interview, Mia performs live in the studio with her guitarist, 17-year-old London musician Lucas Hill, whose accompaniment brings an added dimension to the stripped-back session. Together they perform several songs, including the new single “Drive,” highlighting the emotion, musicianship and chemistry that have become hallmarks of Mia’s live performances.
