Danish artist Nille Nyc proves that passion and creativity have no expiration date. Hailing from Koege, Denmark, just south of Copenhagen, she blends pop, R&B, and singer-songwriter elements to create what she calls “emotional pop.” Unlike many artists who begin their careers in their teens or twenties, Nille fully embraced music in her 40s, turning her life experiences into powerful songs. She sees age as an advantage rather than an obstacle, explaining that with time comes wisdom, perspective, and a deeper connection to art. For her, making music later in life felt natural—by 40, she had a wealth of stories to tell and emotions to express through her songwriting.
Her brand-new single, Grown-up Party, is a perfect example of this mindset. Written on her 40th birthday during the pandemic lockdown, the song captures the mixed emotions of aging—fear, excitement, nostalgia, and empowerment. The track transforms the challenges of adulthood into a celebration. From taxes to life changes, Nille encourages listeners to “surf the waves” of life instead of resisting them. As a mother of two and an artist navigating the music industry on her own terms, Nille takes pride in her resilience and artistic growth. Now, she is gearing up to release her second EP, set to drop on March 28.
Nille took time to chat with InMusic about her new single and the journey that brought her to where she is today.
How would you describe your music?
A journey into a woman’s emotions wrapped in catchy pop tunes.
How did it feel to start your music career after 40? Were there any challenges or surprises along the way?
For me as the most natural thing in the world. When I turned 40, I had enough material from my life to write down enough songs to chose from to release the best ones. The challenges are more or less the same, no matter your age as an artist. You have to deeply believe in your project to get other ones to believe it too. When that happens, you need to keep making music which you personally love. Noone must interfere with that. Otherwise, you’re done.
If you could give one piece of advice to someone hesitant about embracing their age, what would it be?
Think of your life as a circle of challenges and events. When you get to a certain age and face an event, which has happened before, you will handle it differently and hopefully better. That’s life experience. The opposite of aging is not being here at all. I have lost people close to my heart, because their journey ended sooner than expected. You gotta love being here, everyday. Don’t compare yourself to others, be gentle to yourself, and learn to surf on the waves of life. That’s not one advice, but life is much more than one advice, you know.
What would you say is your proudest achievement so far?
As a human, giving birth to two beautiful boys. As an artist, surviving the covid-19 challenges, and continuing to develop my songwriting, vocals and sound.
Can you tell us about your new single, “Grown-up Party”?
I turned 40 during the lockdown in 2020. No party, no celebration with my friends. I thought it would be difficult to turn 40. But I felt more vivid than ever. I ran 10km fast and wrote the first lines of lyrics to the song as a gesture to myself and my birthday. Getting older can be terrifying, but getting the most out of life makes it all worth it. The party for grown-ups can be fun and full of surprises and high notes, if you decide to embrace aging.
What’s the meaning behind this song?
Grown-up Party is a metaphor for all the things we as adults need to deal with. Taxes, hormones, teenagers, existential issues. It can be a party instead of something you want to avoid, if you learn to “surf the waves”.
You wrote ‘Grown-up Party’ on your birthday during lockdown—a challenging time for everyone. What was on your mind at that moment?
It almost came to me, that song. Like a flashback to my teenage years in the 90s. I felt really old and really young and alive at the same time. So my mind was full of memories and aspirations for the future.
The song is inspired by 90s R&B—what artists or songs from that era influenced you the most?
I don’t think any particular artist influenced me, but I loved the whole hiphop/street vibe from that era. I guess MTV came into my life at that point, haha!
What is a message you would like to give through your music and why?
Live your passion, share your emotions, be vulnerable. In vulnerability lies a great power, which is much needed in this world. Only the minority of society appreciates it at the moment, but it will happen.
Is there anything else you’d like people to know?
I’ll be releasing my second ep 28th of March, can wait to share that one with you!
Listen to Nille Nyc’s new single “Grown-Up Party” on our Spotify playlist:
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