Alt-pop disruptor tiLLie joins Caught On The Mike for a raw, unfiltered conversation about her explosive new EP i miss when monsters were only shadows. Known for blending glittery pop hooks with grungy guitars and emotional intensity, tiLLie opens up about the real-life experiences behind her music—touching on mental health, trauma, empowerment, and her ongoing creative evolution.

We get into the meaning behind “earn a living,” the emotion and intention driving this latest project, and how she’s carved out a genre-bending sound that refuses to sit in one lane. tiLLie also breaks down her songwriting process, working with collaborators, and what it looks like to turn chaos into something both powerful and honest. The conversation also taps into her upcoming 2026 run, including Warped Tour stops in Washington D.C., Long Beach, and Orlando, and how her live shows have become a full-on cathartic experience for fans.

If you’re into alt-pop, dark pop, and emotionally driven music, or artists pushing boundaries like mgk and Bishop Briggs, this episode dives deep into the mindset, music, and momentum behind one of the most compelling voices in the space right now. From mental health conversations to new music and what’s next, this is tiLLie at her most real.