At just 15 years old, Fiona Hayes is already doing what many musicians spend decades chasing—writing original music, playing multiple shows every month, recording with a producer, and building a loyal following in Minnesota's music scene.

In this episode, Fiona shares how songwriting became a way to express emotions she couldn't always put into words, why her latest single I'm Losing Again changes time signatures to reflect changing emotions, and what it's like balancing school, performing, and chasing big dreams before even getting her driver's license.


In This Episode
🎸 How Fiona taught herself guitar by writing songs instead of following tutorials.
🎤 Why songwriting became her safe place for expressing difficult emotions.
📝 The fascinating story behind her single "I'm Losing Again."
⏱️ How changing time signatures became part of the storytelling in her music.
🎶 Growing up inspired by No Doubt, Hole, Paramore, KISS, and today's alt-rock artists.
🤘 What it's really like performing 4–5 shows a month at just 15 years old.
🎭 Finding confidence on stage while being naturally introverted off stage.
🚀 Her goals of playing First Avenue, Lollapalooza, Coachella, and beyond.

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🎵 Follow Fiona Hayes, stream her music—including "I'm Losing Again"—and keep an eye out for her upcoming album.

If you're part of the Minnesota music scene—or know someone with a story worth sharing—we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us and let's shine a spotlight on the artists, bands, venues, and creators that make Minnesota music special.

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