Shitty Princess Talks “Same Stars” and the Emotional Spark Behind Her New Era

Shitty Princess has never been an artist interested in blending in. With her lampshade crown, electrifying stage presence, and a genre-blurring approach that makes pop feel cinematic and dance music feel emotional, she’s carved out her own sparkling, chaotic lane in the electronic world. Her new single, “Same Stars,” pushes that vision even further, fusing nostalgia with vulnerability as she reflects on the whirlwind pace of life as a DJ, producer, and independent creative determined to make her mark.

Fresh off the release of her EP “EDM 2015,” which she boldly dropped on the same day as Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl,” Shitty Princess is embracing the era that raised her while building a future entirely on her own terms. From the festival-ready euphoria of her production to the empowering universe she’s created through Princessfest, she’s proving that dance music can be fun, emotional, fearless, and unapologetically feminine all at once.

What’s the story behind “Same Stars,” and what do you hope listeners take away from it?

‘Same Stars’ came from this moment where I realized I’d been living my whole life through screens, airports, backstage hallways… and not actually feeling anything. As a DJ and producer-type artist, I’m always chasing the next show, sound, or idea, but this song was my reminder to stop scrolling, look up, and reconnect with the world around me.

No matter where I’m DJing or who’s in the crowd, we’re all under the same stars. It’s the one thing that makes this insane, chaotic universe feel a little less lonely. If listeners walk away remembering to lift their head and breathe for a second, to feel something real, then the song did its job. And yeah… it still goes hard.

Your EP, “EDM 2015,” revisits the golden era of dance music. How does “Same Stars” fit into the larger narrative of the EP?

‘Same Stars’ is basically my love letter to the era that raised me. The whole EP lives in that 2015 sweet spot when EDM was blowing up the festivals and sneaking its way into Top 40 like it owned the place. ‘Same Stars’ slides right into that storyline because it has that classic 2015 lift, those bright synths, and that emotional-but-still-ready-to-rage energy.

I wanted it to feel like the moment in a set where you look around, the lights hit just right, and you realize you’re having a borderline spiritual experience. The song connects the nostalgia of that golden era with where I am now as a DJ and producer, still chasing that magic but with way better plugins. It ties the whole EP together by reminding people why we fell in love with EDM in the first place.

You released your EP on the same day as Taylor Swift’s album. Can you discuss your strategy behind that timing and what it represents for you?

So yes… I fully dropped my EP on the same day as Taylor Swift dropped her album “Life of a Showgirl.” And honestly, it was part strategy mixed with part delusion. I kept hearing that a lot of major artists avoid that date because the spotlight is basically a Taylor-shaped kingdom. As an independent artist, Dj, and producer, that actually made me curious. If the big kings are running from the queen, doesn’t that mean there’s a little bit of open space for this princess to sneak onto a Spotify editorial playlist?

I know a lot of those slots are dominated by major-label partnerships, but I figured if there was ever a day to slip into Today’s Top Hits, it was the day the majors were hiding. Did it work? Absolutely not. I’m still out here trying to get on my first editorial playlist like it’s the Hunger Games. But the move represents how I operate: shoot your shot, stay bold, and have fun with the chaos. One of these days, I’m getting that Today’s Top Hits playlist.

Your lampshade crown has become an iconic part of your image. What does it symbolize, and how does it connect to your performances and overall persona?

The lampshade crown is my favorite little piece of chaos. Back in the 1920s, people would literally put lampshades on their heads at Hollywood parties when things got a little… unhinged. It was the original ‘lights out, let’s misbehave’ moment. I loved that energy. So for me, wearing the lampshade is an invitation. If I’m the craziest one in the room, you’re officially free to be your full, weird, wonderful self, too.

But it’s also my armor. The music industry loves to age you, label you, box you in. The lampshade makes me ageless, genderless, and completely unbothered by that noise. It lets me walk onstage as a character who’s bigger than all of it, a little mysterious, a little camp, very iconic, and very in control. In every performance, it’s my signal that the party just started and the rules don’t apply to me OR YOU, so let’s go on the adventure.

For someone discovering your music, how would you describe your sound and the experience of a Shitty Princess track?

Imagine if Top 40 pop had a little too much champagne, hit the dance floor, and suddenly grew a personality. That’s a Shitty Princess track. It’s pop at its core, but with flare, drama, festival energy, and a wink. I make music that feels like a good time, the kind of songs that lift you, move you, and maybe get you into a tiny bit of trouble in the best way possible.

What was the creative process like for “EDM 2015?” Were there particular influences, memories, or experiences from 2015 that shaped the project?

The creative process for “EDM 2015” was like opening a time capsule and immediately getting hit with the scent of festival dust, cheap glitter, and the best years of our lives. That era shaped me. I was obsessed with the big-room drops, the emotional build-ups, the crossover anthems that suddenly took over Top 40, and the way the whole world felt united under a single synth lead.

When I made this EP, I literally went back to the memory bank. Festival nights where the crowd felt like one giant heartbeat. Long drives where the windows were down and the BPM was high. The first time I realized I wanted to be a producer and not just a fan.

I wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel; I was trying to bring back the feeling. The joy, the drama, the naïve optimism, that ‘we’re never going home’ energy. It’s my way of saying thank you to the era that raised me and reminding people how magical dance music can be when it’s unapologetically fun and maybe a little messy. 

Princessfest has become a major platform celebrating women and empowerment through music. What motivated you to start this festival, and what do you hope it achieves?

Princessfest started because I got tired of waiting for the industry to hand women a headline seat at the turntables. I wanted a space where women weren’t ‘the token,’ the opener, or the afterthought. They were the main event, the headliners…the whole reason and vibe for people to show up and show out.

It was born out of pure frustration mixed with pure love. I’ve seen too many insane female talents get overlooked, underpaid, or minimized, and I wanted to create a festival where we flip that story. Princessfest is a platform, a spotlight, and a celebration all at once.

What do I hope it achieves? Honestly, I just hope it builds an ecosystem. I hope there is a Princessfest Stage at Coachella in 2026. I hope it opens doors, creates opportunities, and shows young girls that the DJ booth, the stage, the boardroom… all of it is absolutely theirs. And if the industry won’t let us in, Princessfest will kick the door open, throw a party inside, and invite every woman to dance on the DJ decks with me.

You’ve performed alongside major artists like Post Malone, Dillon Francis, and Steve Aoki. How have those experiences influenced your approach to music and performance?

Performing next to Post Malone, Dillon Francis, and Steve Aoki feels like sitting front row in the coolest masterclass on earth. You see how they control a crowd, build tension, and make every second count, and it definitely rewired me. Aoki taught me to go bigger. Dillon reminded me to keep it fun. And Post can make a stadium feel like a house party, which is wild. I took all of that with me. Now when I’m onstage or in the studio, I’m focused on creating moments that feel huge, playful, and connected. And with my dancers and guest singers, it’s a full Shitty Princess show. It’s a wildly imaginative journey. 

You often describe your world as a fairytale adventure. What emotions or experiences do you hope fans take away when they listen to your EP or see you live?

My world is its own chaotic fairy tale. Not the perfect princess kind, but the kind where the lights go out, you get back up, and they come back on even brighter. When people hear the EP or see me live, I want them to feel that mix of magic and real life colliding. Lifted, seen, a little untouchable, and totally empowered.

My shows are a full fairy tale adventure with lights, dancers, special guests, surprises, and the whole universe. It’s meant to feel like a DJ festival wrapped in storytelling. Honestly, if Taylor Swift were a DJ, that’s the energy. If someone leaves feeling life is bigger, lighter, or more possible than it was an hour ago, then they’ve stepped into my fairy tale. That’s the goal. That’s my job. 

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