#AskAvril Q&A

Besides Head Above Water and Tell Me it's Over, which song of the album do you like most ??
- I love so many on the album, but some of my favorites are Birdie, I Fell In Love With The Devil and Warrior!

Is the song “Birdie” about the animal or a metaphor related to it? I’m excited about this track especially. 🐦
- I wrote Birdie about a time in my life when I was feeling locked up in a cage

Do you liked the process of being producing some of your new songs?
- I loved producing a few songs on the new album! They’re very personal to me

Tell us more about the concept for the album cover! I love it so much. Is so powerful! ❤️
- On this new album I felt very stripped down like I am baring it all for my fans which was the inspo behind the album cover

If you could describe your new album with three words, which ones would they be?
- Empowering Strong Vocals

Do you feel that your new music can help inspire people who are going through the same battle with Lyme disease that you went through?
- Absolutely! I hope the album inspires anyone going through anything tough in life!


hey Av! Are there any rock songs on the album? I love stripped down songs and ballads, but I also looove when you're rocking out and I blast those kind of songs on my stereo

- Dumb Blonde is the most up tempo song on the album

Which one is your favorite song off the new record and why?

- “I Fell In Love With The Devil” is my Favorite because I wrote it by myself and produced it. ( co produce @chrisbaseford ) so I’m SUPER proud of it

How do you describe your new song It Was In Me?

- It Was In Me is a song about tuning to God and turning within. Written by Lauren Christy and I. It’s sooooooo GOOD

How would you describe the song Dumb Blonde? I feel like there’s so many ways to interpret it!

- Dumb Blonde is about not being stereotyped by the way that you look. Proving your worth. And it’s ok to be strong as a woman #NoToMisogyny


All the songs were written after your battle with Lyme disease? Or did you already have material for this album?

- All of these songs were written after the battle


What was your inspiration for this album?

- Life events that I went through

Which color do you think defines this album?

- I liked using a lot of blues and black & white

How did you decide to make Tell Me It's Over a single? Do you ask your friend's opinion?

- It was a lot of people’s favorite. I do ask for friends’ opinions. Birdie is also a standout to everyone who has heard the music


Are we getting any more music video from this era?

- definitely

How many singles will be released in the new era? Your new songs are perfect..

- I feel like they all could be singles!

for how long have you been working on your new album?

- Since 2016

do you think this album is the most personal of your career?
- Definitely one of them

Do you expect great success from this album?
- I hope so!

Do you have plans to comeback to Europe? It’s been a long time and they deserve it!
- Yes I will be coming back to Europe


Have you been thinking about how you want the concept for the tour and live shows to be? Like acoustic, rock, big arenas etc? 🖤  

- Yes I have a lot of great ideas and visions about the live performances. I’ve been thinking about them for a long time.


Will you play instruments on the live shows and concerts in the future?

- Ya I love playing instruments!

Will there be some kind of promotional tour for the album? We all want to see you as soon as possible. 🖤

- I will promoting the album throughout 2019

Did you miss performing?

- Yes I’m so excited to perform for you all again!


When can we expect the tour to begin? <3

- Going to start to travel out of the US in the new year to promote overseas. Then come back to US in summer for more promo and then a summer or fall tour is the PLAN

Which song are you most excited to play live from?

- It’s been really fun to perform Head Above Water


what are your goals for next year?
- I'm excited to start performing more again

Which is your favorite album of your entire career?

- All of them, but in particular the first one because it was so exciting to make and not knowing what was going to come from it and this one. The first one and the most recent I feel like are the most exciting in my career


Your music has changed and matured a lot from the last record. Do you feel more comfortable with this style?

- It’s not that I feel more comfortable, it’s just where I’m at today


if you had to dedicate your song to your fans. . . which one would you like to dedicate?

- I would dedicate ‘Im With You’ because it’s nostalgic and from the first album. It’s my favorite and I always feel like I can connect with the audience on it when I’m performing

If you could go back in time which song from any of your album would you release as a single and shoot a music video?

- I would love to crash the mall again in “Complicated”

Are there any unreleased collabs or soon-to-be-revealed?

- You never know... 😉

in a album creating process, whats the most rewarding part?

- When it’s time for the rest of the world to hear it

What was the most important thing you learned while being sick?
- I learned about the power of strength and prayer


How does it feel to be releasing new music and sharing it with the world after years battling lyme disease? 🖤

- It feels very empowering

have you ever imagined all this?

- It’s more than I could have ever imagined. Dreams come true

What advice would you give your younger self?

- Live each day like it’s your last day.... ( which I did )

How did you stay sane in the music industry (you didn't go on a path of drugs, sex tapes, dramas, beefs, ect) and how did you stay true to yourself all this years?

- I was always very careful to only surrounding myself with great people and I’m very close to my wonderful family who is so supportive of me


What's your highlight of this year?

- Finishing the album and being able to share new songs with you all

After all that has happened to you, from your battle with Lyme, how do you feel about being back?

- Better than ever

What would you say to those who, like me, would like to start writing songs but are afraid of what other people might say/think? I ❤ u sm

- Believe in yourself and be confident

Hey Avril, how are you feeling? Are you back to being 100% after having Lyme disease?

- I have good and bad days

As a fellow Lyme Disease Warrior, your song "Head Above Water" has become my anthem. What was your motivation to see the light at the end of the tunnel through this struggle with this disease?

- I love my life and the people in it

Any Christmas wishes? 💙

- To CRUSH it in the new year

How would you describe us, all the little black star ☺️

- You guys are my lifeline!!! I wouldn’t be where I am without you

what bands or artists are you currently listening to?

- I really like Halsey, but right now I’m listening to all Christmas music!

what bands or artists are you currently listening to?

- I really like Bebe and Halsey but lately I’ve been listening to all Christmas music!!


Are there any collaborations in works? Would you like to collaborate with Shawn Mendes! Canadian power!🙏🏻

- I love @shawnmendes! That’s be awesome

What do you think of your fans like us (@avrilteamverona) who go around the streets with leaflets to promote your music and your return?

- Hi Maria. Nice to see you online. Thank you for putting together street teams in Verona, Italy. Thank you to everyone. It is so fucking cool that you all are passionate about the music. Grateful.



What do you think of your fans like us (@avrilteamverona) who go around the streets with leaflets to promote your music and your return?
- You guys are the greatest and I am so beyond thankful to have you!!! 😘😘

Are you grateful for your fans around the world? Were you surprised to see many of them still there for you after a long time?

- Of course!! I always say I literally have the BEST fans in the world!! My Little Black Stars are #allstars. I feel so loved and supported by you guys and appreciate you more than words can express