radicalove is an independent music project by the artist Zoey Love. The project explores the emotional depths of humans without any pretty filter, in its raw, vulnerable form. There is a certain vulnerability to radicalove’s work that resonates deeply with the listeners, captivating them with the ethereal melodies and hypnotic vocals. The project’s music is a blend of different elements, freeing them from the chains of genres, making their music fluid and unique. radicalove recently released the single, “higher power,” and trust us, you don’t want to miss this.
“radicalove uplifts anyone who is at war with themselves, with a very motivating single “higher power.”
Dive into a cinematic musical journey, the best of pop and rock music, an anthem that will help you rise from the ashes, radicalove’s latest masterpiece after her sobriety, “higher power”. This single showcases the artist’s brilliant artistic mind and their capability to create impactful songs while staying gracious with their music. Starting as a piano ballad, “higher power” evolves into an orchestral masterpiece and then takes shape as an uplifting rock anthem, an absolute roller coaster ride that any music fan will die to get on. The emotive vocals reach straight to the listener’s heart, creating long lasting impact. Listen to this masterpiece now and get lost in radicalove’s sonic world.
We also got a chance to interview Zoey, here is a heartfelt conversation:
- Before radicalove became a music project, there was Zoey Love navigating some deeply personal experiences. Looking back, what parts of your own journey have shaped the artist you’ve become today?
My life has been quite the adventure, and much of it was colored with some very intense and ongoing trauma from an early age. I’m a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, psychological and emotional abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, and the very dark place my mind takes me to when I’m going through something (which has also included a lot of suicidal ideation). I’ve had to learn to stand up for, take care of, and be a safe place for myself; art has always been how I’ve made sense of those experiences. Music is my favorite form of creative expression, and as I was finding myself artistically and looking for the most authentic outlet for my creativity, I also explored writing poetry and plays, acting and theatrical work, dancing, photography, fashion design, drawing, painting, interior design, even latte art… just to name a few. The different lives I’ve lived and versions of myself I’ve walked through have really turned me into a mosaic of an artist. I was lost for a long time, and in some ways I still am, but music always brings me closer to who I truly am at that moment in time. It helps me find myself.
2. “Higher Power” was written during the earliest days of your sobriety. Was there a specific moment or feeling that made you realize this story needed to become a song rather than remain a private experience?
I was about 30 days sober when I wrote this song, which is now almost 3 years ago. Getting sober has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and I didn’t think I could do it. I saw so many people struggling even more than I was, and I was so grateful to have been saved from my demons by the higher power I look to for strength and guidance. This song fell out of my soul one night, and I just knew there was deep healing and an incredibly strong message of hope in it. From that moment, I knew it was my responsibility to give this song to the world, that I had been given a sacred gift I needed to share.
3. The track evolves from a delicate piano ballad into something much larger and cinematic. How did that musical transformation mirror the emotional journey you were trying to tell through the song?
The music, to me, tells the story of how I learned to have faith, and all the heartbreak and hard nights it took to feel true freedom for the first time. Before we started production on the record, the song was just a ballad I wrote in my bedroom at 1am on my electric piano. That’s how my sobriety felt at the time: raw, simple, black and white—just don’t pick up (drugs or alcohol) no matter what.” I had to keep it simple so it would last. Over time, my sobriety evolved, and I changed. I started seeing the beauty in life as I felt myself healing from the inside out, and it really felt like new layers of music were being added to my story. Every new life lesson added nuance to both my life and the song—the violins gradually coming in, the vocal harmonies stacking and multiplying, the electric guitars elevating everything, the choir blessing us with a burst of euphoria at the end. It’s a testament to my growth over the years and everything I’ve overcome. Getting 30 days sober, then 9 months, then a year, then two years. Surviving getting fired from my day job, breaking my leg and badly spraining both ankles, getting kicked out of my house, losing my best friend—all in sobriety! And I never had to pick up a drink or a drug to get through any of it. Instead, I healed, and the healing sounded like this song.
Looking back now, I think subconsciously I wanted the evolution of the song to carry the listener the same way my higher power carries me through sobriety, softly at first and then slowly into the thick of it…until I finally completely surrender and choose faith over fear.
4. You recorded parts of this release in the same space where you once struggled the most. What was it like returning to that environment as a creator documenting your healing rather than your pain?
Living in the same house, I used to get loaded in while producing this song, which was a really transformational experience, and it changed my view on life. Every little bit of work we did on the song in my home studio was a full-circle moment, a catharsis. My guitars used to gather dust against the wall; now I was playing them. I used to spend all my free time alone; now I was making music with my best friends. I lost my spark for chasing a music career after moving to LA as my addiction took over my life, and I got it back in sobriety, but this time it was paired with action. That made all the difference. I became the person I had always wanted to be, and I started making my dreams come true because I was finally a person who could. Documenting the pain, then giving it to the world, was the real healing.
5. Many listeners connect with songs differently depending on their own experiences. Have there been any reactions to “Higher Power” that surprised you or made you see the song in a new light?
The biggest one has been how people have listened to it over and over and heard different things every time (mostly spiritual messages). I’ve done it too; it’s kind of like re-reading your favorite book or rewatching a movie you’ve loved since you were a kid. Some days it gives people comfort; other days it gives them hope; sometimes it’s just a little boost of confidence or happiness. For myself, listening to it for the first time in awhile always hits different than the last time I heard it…it evolves along with me. It’s also been eye-opening to see how many people are affected by addiction, whether it’s theirs or someone they care about, and I’ve been told that hearing my story and my song has given them hope that recovery is possible, too.
6. radicalove explores themes of vulnerability, hope, and self-discovery. As you continue building this project, what creative directions, future releases, or stories are you most excited to share next?
My next release will be a pop punk single, and I’m also working on releasing a larger body of work, either in the form of an acoustic EP or a concept album. The exact form that will take is changing as I’m navigating how to reconcile what I feel are two distinct musical identities within me—the aggressive, rebellious pop punk front woman, and the gentler, quieter indie folk singer-songwriter. The stories of my relationships and how they evolve will undoubtedly continue to be a central theme in my writing, and I expect more spiritual revelations to make their way into my repertoire as well.
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