1. Hi! Please introduce yourself to those who might not know you. 
Hi! We're a little band called Daisy Grenade from New York City. We’re made up of me,  Keaton Whittaker, and Dani Nigro. We also tour with 3 extremely talented musicians named Adrian Koch (bass) Pete lazorcik (drums) and Matias Sanes (guitar.)
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2. When did you first realize music was your path? Was there a specific moment or influence that solidified being a musician as your dream? 
I’ve been singing and performing my entire life, but only started taking it seriously as I got older. I grew up watching both of my parents navigate life as musicians, so band life has always been a part of my DNA. I didn’t really start to believe in myself as a singer until late high school; I spent the majority of my childhood as a dancer. I started doing theatre in college, and that’s when my dream of performing as my career solidified. I actually started college as a biochemistry major (which did not last long). Music is so deeply important to me and has been a part of my life since the moment I was born, but I really never thought it would be my path until Keaton and I became friends and started writing together. We posted our first TikTok of us doing a cover of “Creep,” and I remember my mom texting me and saying “you two have something special here.” We started DG for fun, as a creative outlet for two performers who were having a tough time with the theatre world. One thing led to another, and now we’re selling out shows across the country— moral of the story being, your dreams can change and make themselves known to you at any point in your life, you just have to keep an open heart and an open mind! -DN
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3. What’s been the biggest challenge navigating the music industry as a female duo? 
There are truly so many trials and tribulations for women in the music industry, as well as women in America and also the world at large. I’m not sure that music itself is any easier or harder than any other industry that’s completely male dominated, though the public aspect of it is definitely different. It’s always shocking and disheartening to be reminded that a large portion of this country really just hates women, kind of no matter what they’re doing. There is a dormant misogyny in many people that often breaks out when women are loud, whether that be in their music or not. That’s definitely been a challenge. - KW  .
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4. Jake Sinclair has helped shape records for artists like Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco. What was it like collaborating with him on So Much To Say, and how did he help bring Daisy Grenade's sound to the next level?
Jake rules, and we feel lucky to get to collaborate with him. He is uniquely interested in doing whatever it takes to communicate the song the best way, even if it’s difficult. We recorded 3 of 5 songs on the EP to tape (his idea) which is much harder and more work, but is so fucking cool. We thought it communicated the raw vulnerability of the 3 songs the best way, and the fact that he was willing to do it was really special. We love Jake, he sees the vision. - KW
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5. How does this new EP feel different from anything you’ve released before, both sonically and personally? 
Sonically, it spans so many genres and influences which is different for us. It is also far more personal than anything we’ve released in the past, it looks a bit deeper behind the anger and rage into the sorrow. We’re very proud of it. - KW
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6. The EP is paired with a beautiful visual film, what sparked the idea for that world, and what inspirations, memories, or aesthetics shaped it?
We had been talking about wanting to do a visual aspect of some kind, whether it be for an eventual LP or whatever came up, and So Much To Say presented itself as the perfect opportunity to try something out. We were actually only tasked with making one music video, but one thing led to another and an entire visual EP was born. We’re so lucky to have creative director Hannah Klein and director of photography Jamie Rice on this team— they are invaluable to our process and are such excellent talents, especially when it comes to filmmaking. I think the really unique thing about it is that it doesn’t abide by one aesthetic or vibe, but spans all of our individual interests very cohesively. We each directed one video, with Hannah directing two, which was an exciting challenge to take on. It was such a magical collaboration, and we filmed the whole thing in 4 days at my grandparents house which influenced a lot of the feel of the videos and eventually our stage show as well; shout out Pop Pop & Gma, we love you! -DN 

7. As you wrap up the So Much To Say tour this month, what's been the biggest lesson or unexpected takeaway from life on the road?
We’ve always worked together well as a team, but we really came together in a new way on this run. The team work, support system, and overall comradery between our touring crew has grown in such a beautiful way through this headlining run. I’m so proud of everyone and how far we’ve come together— I take a few beats every show to look around at everyone and appreciate all the hard work everyone is putting in. It really fills my heart every night; the So Much To Say tour has been a huge success and I’m so grateful for everyone involved! -DN

8.  Warped Tour has been a launching pad for so many artists and a huge part of alt/pop-punk culture. What excites you most about joining this year's lineup? How do you feel about being part of the Gritty In Pink “Gritty Garage” experience?
I, of course, have grown up wanting to play Warped because it is so iconic. However, I think as I've gotten older and become aware of some of the dark history of the festival,  the most important thing we can do is be a safe space for the fans.  It's important that we  stand up and speak out against the abuse that happens in the scene, and reclaim these spaces as ours. We feel very strongly about being loud voices in spaces that previously didn’t advocate for women, hopefully becoming loud for those whose voices aren’t heard. - KW 
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9. There's something special about having people in your corner who really understand your perspective. How has working with a female-led management team impacted the creative and business side of Daisy Grenade?
Our managers really are the best to ever do it. We're lucky that not only our management, but the majority of our creative, booking and label team are led by women. I'm not sure we would even be doing any of this if it wasn’t for each of them individually. There is something truly divine when women come together and create something together, and I think that’s what we have here. - KW
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10. Growing up, who were the female artists that made you think, "I want to do this"?
Gonna be so for real and say, my mom. She’s a singer, she was in charge of a very successful  wedding band on Long Island my entire childhood, as well as sang in a number of other bands. She’s one of the most talented singers I’ve ever heard and I’ve always aspired to be even half as good as her. She juggled being a true rockstar at night while working a full time job during the day AND raising me all at the same time like a total badass. Though there were plenty of female artists I grew up listening to, she’s got to be the most influential for me; I would not be here if it weren’t for her (in more ways than one!). It’s a running joke in our family that I was SO vehemently against being in a band my entire childhood, and yet… mama is always right! -DN
‍I was pretty intensely obsessed with Avril Lavigne when I was really young, and then later in my life became very obsessed with Joni Mitchell. So my influences really cover a wide spectrum. -KW
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11. If you weren’t a musician, what do you think you’d be doing?
Right up until DG started taking off, I was a full time actor. Which meant I was a full time auditioner dealing with a LOT of rejection. Though it got to be pretty exhausting, it made me who I am today and could never take away from my love of acting & theatre. I hope to find a way to balance both in my life someday, cause I do miss it a ton! And outside of that, I’ve honestly always wanted to be a trainer for dogs who work in TV & film! -DNI’ll  always love musical theater as well,  and I'm sure I'll find my way back to it in my own unique and strange way at some  point. I do wonder if we hadn’t started the band if I would've gone to grad school. I’ve always wanted to get my masters degree in something. - KW
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12. What’s one risk you took that completely changed the trajectory of your career?
I was actually faced with a pretty blatant fork in the road right around the time we started touring. I had been cast in an out of town workshop for a show that eventually went to Broadway— I would’ve went with it and made my Broadway debut, but I saw the momentum DG was getting and I knew if I bailed to do this show, it would have totally killed all the hard work we were putting into the band. I dropped out of the workshop to go on our first tour. My agents actually called me and dropped me while we were in the van— it was really tough for me at the time because I had done so much work to grow my acting career, but I don’t regret a single second of it because…look at us now! -DN
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13. If you could put together an all-female dream lineup for a festival, who would be on it?
God there are so many. Inji, Devon Again, Estelle Allen, Clairo, MUNA, Hemlocke Springs, Haley Williams, Carol Ades, Cassadee Pope, Stupid Lucky, Nova Twins… i could go on - KW 

Yeah let’s throw Alanis Morisette, Michelle Branch, Amy Lee, Fiona Apple, & Veruca Salt on there as well! -DN

14. What’s a musical achievement from this past year that you’re proud of?
I think seeing the vinyl pressing of the MSG Fall Out Boy show with our name on the back was pretty insane for me- KW 

We recorded “Bombshell,” “It Must Be Me” and “Rent To Own” live as a band directly to tape in an old church on the LES in the year 2026, which felt like a really sick musical achievement. Thanks, Jake Sinclair!

15. What’s next?
‍Quitting my part time job and DG paying these bills, baby! -DN

Yeah, making an honest living from our music would be sick! - KW

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