Interview: Might Delete Later Opens Up About Her Come Up, the Highs of 2025, and Memorable Voice Memos

Might Delete Later is a female-led, produced, and sung electronic live act that intertwines stories from people's real lives with her own signature aesthetic. And what do I mean by that? She takes real, anonymous voicemails from strangers worldwide and embeds them into her music to create energetic electronic music that's rich with emotion. This movement that she has started has translated into over 12 million streams, collaborations with artists such as Patrick Topping and Arielle Free, and appearances on major stages, including Tomorrowland and Defected Croatia. Throughout this interview, Might Delete Later opened up to us about her journey as an artist so far, memorable voice memos, and so much more.

For those who don't know your story, how would you describe your journey with music thus far?

It’s exactly what it says on the flyer :) Hi, I’m Might Delete Later, and I make music from voicemails that people send me. That means that literally anyone, anywhere in the world, in whichever language, can be a part of OUR journey. You can become Might Delete Later or wait- maybe you already are? I’ve received more than 5000 voicemails from 33 countries, and I think nothing else will ever describe my journey as this fact. Now, will you leave one too?

How has your Latvian background shaped your influences and the way you approach making music?

Someone recently asked me if I, coming from a small country with a little over a million Latvian speakers, makes me feel small? I guess it sometimes does. To be fair, most people cannot pinpoint Latvia on a map. But somehow, that is also extremely motivating to prove myself. Last year, Latvia got its first Oscar nomination. I was the first Latvian to get BBC radio airplay and to play at Tomorrowland. That feeling, when the Latvian news said this out loud, is indescribable. Now, I’m determined to get the first Grammy. I am so proud to come from that cute country where one can actually see, feel, and live with nature. It’s in everything I do, and everywhere I get to be, anywhere in the world. I’m always a Latvian who’ll fight as hard as she can to prove that we can do this.

In which ways does the name 'Might Delete Later' encapsulate what you do as an artist?

Well, the thing is that the voicemails that come in my inbox can only be left using an old-style method- calling a phone number and leaving a voicemail. Once you do that, you will never be able to delete or listen to the message again. This is not WhatsApp; this is not something that you can view/see/edit.  This might happen, or might not. The name is the pure explanation of your voicemail’s journey.

I’m fascinated by how you blend your own vulnerability with other people’s stories through your music. How do you balance your own vulnerability with honouring someone else’s story when you’re translating those emotions into your craft?

I got to say that at first I felt very flabbergasted when I heard very emotional voicemails. But over time, I learned to keep a distance and to just live together with the voicemails.  And now, it’s just the craziest thing that I’ve got a bank of stories - I listen to each voicemail and I tag them according to the words & mood - that I can add to my own feelings whenever I have an idea in my head.

I mean, I’m just so lucky that people actually say all these things, and I can just adjust, blend, and add my own feelings to the ones in the voicemails.

Was there a moment when it felt like things clicked and your career started gaining momentum?

Yeah, I think when I got to play Sziget, and I did this thing where I wrote the text “come get some free flyers by the gate after the concert” on the LED screens at the concert, and a large crowd of people showed up just to take photos and give hugs. That feeling was incredible- to see the actual people who left the voicemails, but to also be able to see the faces of those who are listening. 

Also, the Sziget team had literally placed the flyers EVERYWHERE. They are a dream festival team.

Oh, and did I mention that Rag n Bone Man left me a voicemail, too? 

Talking about momentum, that one’s definitely at the top.

Whether you lean more towards Disco influences, Electro pop, UKG, or Electronica, I love that your sound remains consistent. What do you think defines your signature sound, even when your style shifts?

Oh wow, thank you for saying that! 

Cause I actually thought that sometimes I’m all over the place :D especially since so many voicemails just ask for their own story, their own sound. So I’m incredibly happy (and writing this while smiling) that you recognize my own sound. 

Thank you, Stereofox. This will be a good energy boost when I get into the studio after writing these replies. 

I'm sure you get this often, although what has been the most emotionally moving voice note you've received since starting Might Delete Later?

I got this one cute girl (at least I think she’s a girl) who called 2 times already. 

But each time, with one year apart. 

The fact that someone remembers the number, but also uses the inbox as a sort of “punching bag” or outlet once a year to tell me how they’re doing, is just the most beautiful thing that an artist could ask for. 

Looking back on 2025, you had quite a fantastic year! What do you think was the key factor that made it so successful for you?

Ouu, I mean it’s also been so much hustle, and so much work. 

I think I also managed to stress the most in 2025- I’m doing my own visuals, my own socials, my own everything. I thought I might have taken on too much, but then seeing that I get nominated for something or a song goes out that people react to- that’s when it’s all worth it. 

I think I just feel like I’ve got something going on that cannot just “stop” - I mean, people are calling. People are actually leaving their precious voices up to me. 

I have to keep going, I have to make sure all these people end up at a show hearing their own voice on the stage, and that’s why I keep that engine running at all times. 

Can you walk us through what happens when you’re fully immersed in a flow state? 

I open Logic Pro x. 

Sometimes I can just open it, put on my pretty headphones, and just absolutely lose track of time while trying to mix one *cking snare. 

:D 

But jokes aside- I need to find that state more often, but when I do - I’m the happiest person on the planet. 

What’s your philosophy when it comes to building authentic connections with fans on social platforms?

These days, we’re all too focused on the socials, and I think that is slowly changing- the problem is, nobody just really knows where. 

But I might be working on something that, to me, at least, might be a solution. 

First of all, I have the flyers. Anyone, anywhere in the world, can order them and place them in the streets. My Proper Energy Crew WhatsApp group is full of lovely people sharing photos/videos of them being spotted around the globe.

And that connection is PHYSICAL- it really doesn’t matter how old you are or what language you speak -you see a flyer on the street, you dial a phone number, and you call. No social media. 

Now, I don’t want to be dependent on social platforms. With my next track, I’m going to launch my own platform: Loud Places. This will be something that will allow my audience to support me directly and hear more voicemails just on this platform.  Stay tuned for the beginning of April cause I’ll want to see you there. 

Super excited about it!

Okay so, 1) an artist/band you’d love to have a D.M.C (deep meaningful conversation) with 2) An artist you think would be rad to party with 3) An artist you would love to be your mentor. You’re welcome to select from artists who are dead/retired.

1. Chris Martin <3
2. Sam Smith
3. Disclosure