Eilish Constance wields a forthright pen, wise beyond her years and terribly real. The talented LA teen’s sentimental, idiosyncratic approach is on full display on her recent song “man like that.” With an assist from the producer apob, the tune keeps heart at the forefront, bottling angst in way that all ages can relate to. She recently played a fabulous set at the Nina-sponsored festival and always forever, and has a new EP on the horizon. Our interview with the artist covers everything from Constance’s ideal perfect day in her hometown to the artist’s admiration for tragic Hollywood stars. Read her answers, and listen to “man like that,” below. 

What’s the itinerary for your perfect day in Los Angeles?

Eilish Constance: Waking up at 8 going on a walk, getting coffee from this place in Atwater called Proof. A morning drive up to the cemetery and soaking in the beautiful light. Have lunch with my mom, go home, write a song or a poem. I try to write everyday. Go to the thrifting bins or a vintage shop but on a weekend I love going to flea markets. I love forcing myself to make music and studio sessions really make me do that … so maybe go to a studio session for a little then go to the hills and practice with my band. After an amazing jam session I’m usually really inspired so I’d come back to the song I was writing and keep writing it or producing it then watch an inspiring documentary and fall asleep!

You've thrown unreleased songs on SoundCloud and YouTube. How do you decide which ones deserve an official release?

The songs that mean the most to me are when I work on them for a long time ... “long distance train” took me a year to finish. I wrote it in Spain, came back to LA two weeks later and produced it in a couple days. It sat in my files for many months because it was such a special song to me I wanted to make sure I was ready to put it out there.

What’s the best part about being young? 

Being young and being Eilish Constance is a blessing. I’m still a kid so I stick out like a sore thumb in the music industry ... I don’t have to pay rent or taxes so focusing on music is my main priority. It’s the fire that lights my life and having all the time in the world to put my best effort into that is so wonderful and freeing.

Do you have a favorite music video you’ve made? Who did you collaborate with, and how did you meet?

I made a music video for “wrong way” with my friend Jacob Ortega, we met through instagram he DM’d me and my friend Viggo via to do a music video for “Kerouac,” me and Viggo’s song. After that I continued to work with him and we created a very special bond. He’s my day one!

The P line on your releases is “golden child,” and you have a song with the same name. Why did you connect with this term?

I’ve always thought of myself as a golden child, my birthday is 3/3/09, 12:33 military time. I’ve also known music was a passion of mine since I was born and that’s rare in kids to know what you're gonna be set on your whole life. I think I was a special kid, I was good at anything creative.

What are the perfect conditions for writing a song? Where are you, and what headspace are you in?

Always in my room, my room is very special to me. It holds all the special things I’ve collected over the years and reminds me of all the beautiful things in my life. Sometimes I write my best songs when I’m sobbing or laughing. Another place I yearn to write in is a church with a lot of echo and beautiful lighting.

You have an Instagram story highlight titled “Meth” featuring photos of Brooke Shields and Marilyn Monroe. Could you share why you find these women compelling?

Brooke Shields and Marilyn Monroe are two of my biggest inspirations. They’re both so beautiful and have kind souls. Marilyn has created such a healthy beauty standard for young girls, I look up to her, she makes me feel accepting of myself. Aesthetically I look up to them both extremely.

Describe your upcoming EP in three words. 

Tinkering 

Shiny

Doves