On this episode of My Music, host Graham Coath sits down with rising Welsh pop artist MACY for a lively conversation full of energy, ambition, and plenty of laughter.

MACY shares the surreal moment she discovered her music would be played on BBC Radio 1 — an email that led to tears, celebrations with her parents, and a moment she says she’ll never forget.

The conversation explores how her journey began long before that milestone. From performing “Price Tag” by Jessie J at a school talent show at just 10 years old, to performing at The O2 Arena at 11 through a national singing competition, MACY talks about the early moments that convinced her music was the path she wanted to follow.

Along the way, Graham and MACY discuss:

• Growing up in a small Welsh town and chasing big musical dreams

• The importance of supportive parents when pursuing a creative career

• The realities of building a music career as an independent artist

• The challenges of booking gigs and building momentum without a large team

• Why a TV or film sync — perhaps even on Love Island — would be a dream moment for her music.

They also dive into musical influences, pop culture, and some entertaining “what if” scenarios — including the possibility of MACY performing “Price Tag” with Jessie J one day, and why a Christmas duet with Harry Styles might be the perfect future collaboration.

The episode wraps up with MACY talking about her latest single, “Please Keep Talking,” and the new EP she’s currently working on.

If you enjoy discovering emerging artists and hearing the stories behind the music, this conversation captures the excitement, humour, and determination of a young artist carving her own path in the pop world.