If you’ve been following EDMTunes, you already know how much we admire Lane 8. And everything connected to This Never Happened. Much of that appreciation comes down to Daniel, who consistently introduces listeners to incredible talent through his label, thoughtful collaborations, and immersive mixtapes that have been spanning over a decade.

One standout artist who has been making waves—especially since the release of ‘I Will Leave A Light On’ is Jyll. The collaboration between Le Youth, Lane 8, and Jyll resonated far beyond expectations, quickly gaining traction across the scene. Since then, Jyll has continued to build momentum with a series of standout releases on This Never Happened. These include ‘Lifeline’ with Robby East, ‘What You’ve Done’ with Alice DiMar and most recently ‘Stay Still a Little While’ with Lane 8. Each release showcases her distinct voice and growing presence within the EDM space. Outside of This Never Happened, Jyll has also collaborated with Pretty Pink on Colorize, further expanding her reach. Jyll’s most recent release was last week, ‘Run Away’ with TMPST and Maynørr.

I had the pleasure and honour of speaking with Jill Beisheim, better known as Jyll. In our conversation, we dive into her journey, influences, and creative process. Sit back, relax, and get to know her better. Jyll is widely recognized for her emotional lyrics, haunting tone, and beautifully expressive vocals.

(Please note, the bolded text represents a question, while the paragraph(s) are Jyll’s responses to them.)

Congratulations on all your releases, and one that sits close to my heart is ‘Stay Still a Little While’ with Lane 8. It’s a beautiful and emotive track. What does this song mean to you personally? 

Thanks so much – that really means a lot to me. 

‘Stay Still a Little While’ is a very personal song. I wrote it during a time when I felt quite lost in my own head. I wasnt where I wanted to be, and everything felt confusing and slightly out of place – like I was moving too fast, but at the same time not moving at all. It was the strange mix of numbness and quiet optimism. The contrasts of life we face every day. 

But I truly believe that when you are own your own darkness, you own your happiness too. 

I got pretty good at hiding how I really feel, so most people don’t notice what is going on inside. And sometimes that’s even a sense of shame that comes with those feelings – like life is such a gift, so why do I still feel so lost, drained or sad at times ? (quite regularly) 

I think something I struggle with is the feeling of being a burden. Even though, deep down, what I really want is for someone to just see me – to notice that I’m not okay, without trying to fix me. Because that inner work is something you have to do yourself. But having someone there, just holding space, makes a huge difference. It reminds you that you’re not alone in it. 

The song is really about allowing yourself to pause. To stay still for a moment. To face the darker parts of yourself, to do the shadow work, instead of running from them – because I believe only through that can you gain the calrity again, rebuild your vision, and reconnect with yourself. 

How did ‘Stay Still a Little While’ first come together? Can you walk us through the creative process between you and Daniel. How the song evolved from idea to final version? 

I really love how this song came to life. I remember Daniel sent me this little piano snippet — it wasn’t even in time, you could hear background noise from his home, his kids playing… it was a bit messy. But what really stood out in that one-minute memo was the emotion. It was all there.

I recorded my first version almost in one take, very intuitively. And I think a big part of that original take actually made it into the final version — the one you all know now. I do remember being really nervous sending it back to him. After ‘I Will Leave A Light On,’ I had put quite a lot of pressure on myself to create something just as good… or even better. But Daniel really helped me shift that mindset. He reminded me that every song has its own beauty and doesn’t need to be compared.

His response was actually really simple — he just said he loved it, and something like, “Woah… those emotions.” Haha. And that was exactly what I needed in that moment. It took so much pressure off me. After that, he started doing his magic. I think we went through… I don’t even know, maybe version 37? haha. He’s such a visionary — very detail-oriented and I kinda guess also perfectionistic, but at the same time so playful and always evolving and redefining his sound. Thats really inspiring. And I think that’s what makes working with him so special. I feel a real creative connection between us.

Let’s get to know you better. Do you remember the first time you heard your voiceon a finished track? What was that moment like for you?

Since I’ve been making music for as long as I can remember — and was already producing and recording before stepping into electronic music — it’s actually hard to pinpoint one exact moment. But I do remember how proud I felt the first time I heard how my voice could sound when it’s professionally edited and mixed. Up until a few years ago, I wasn’t really using plugins like Melodyne, Vocal Plugins, EQs or so — partly because I didn’t have the knowledge yet, and honestly, also not the budget. Haha

Everything I made back then was very raw and pure. I was mostly working with guitars, synths, and really stripped-down songs. But one moment that really stayed with me was seeing videos of my songs being played in front of thousands of people — and hearing them sing along. That feeling is something I’ll never forget. And it also made me realize how much I want to experience that in person one day — not just through little snippets on a screen, but actually being there, performing, and sharing that moment live.

You’ve been in the music world, how did you get into singing in electronic music?

That was never something I planned, to be honest. I was a street musician for many years, writing folk, indie, and pop songs on my guitar — mostly really sad ones. I think I always needed to write music to stay sane. It didn’t always work, but it was my way of processing things. I honestly don’t know where I’d be without that outlet for all those big emotions… my heart probably would’ve exploded by now. Haha

At that time, I wasn’t really listening to electronic music either — even though I was definitely a raver girl on the weekends. But I did listen to Lane 8 and Sultan + Shepard a lot. Their music always made me feel something very specific. Tracks like ‘The Rope’ and ‘Assassin’ made me start wondering if I could explore electronic music in my own way — without losing the emotional storytelling. They kind of showed me that you can write deep, meaningful songs that people can still dance to. Then one day, I was asked to try singing on a progressive house track — and I did.

And that’s when everything shifted. That song was ‘Leave You.’ And it made me fall in love with music all over again… after being creatively blocked for almost two years and honestly being close to giving up on it completely — including the idea that I could ever make a living from it. Through that experience, I also fell in love with electronic music. And I realized that just like me as a person, my music is constantly evolving — and we’re kind of growing side by side.

Looking back at your catalogue so far, do you have a favourite lyric you’vewritten? Why does it resonate with you?

I actually don’t really have one specific favorite lyric.

Every song I release is very personal to me — it always reflects something I need to feel through. Sometimes that’s just for a day, sometimes for weeks or months… and in a way, also forever. I promised this to myself early on. That no matter what style or genre I explore, I always want to stay authentic and emotionally present.
But if I had to name a few lines that really stayed with me, it would be:

“I’m not scared of the ocean wide”
“My heart is a hurricane”
“And if you are stuck in the middle of a crisis — let me show you where the hope is”
“Light years away from home”
“If I’m honest, that’s what I’m made of — within the war I can turn hate into deep love”
“I was so indecisive, I was paying the price and setting fire to all of my wild dreams – I was way too high to keep myself clean”

…and okay, I guess there are a few. Haha

One line that also really connects to everything I write about is:
“All I ever learned about love is to doubt it.”

I think these lines resonate with me because they’re very honest. I’m not trying to write something cool— I’m just writing exactly how I feel.

I’ve had a rough past, and I live with things like BPD and anxiety, and that naturally shapes my songwriting. A lot of what I write about revolves around intense emotions — both the beautiful and the heavy ones — feeling lost, vulnerability, desire, strength, self-destructive patterns, struggles with love, but also always searching for depth, truth, and real connection – within myself and within the outside world.

And I think music, for me, is a way to hold all of that at once.

We recently heard your voice on an ID on Lane 8’s winter mixtape. Should we be expecting more new music from you on This Never Happened in the near future?

Simply… YEES! haha

I honestly feel like This Never Happened will always be a big part of me as an artist. It’s a space where I feel really understood creatively, and where I can express that emotional side of my music so freely. So yeah — there’s definitely more music coming.

You’ve collaborated with a range of artists already—has there been a collaboration that stands out as especially meaningful or creatively fulfilling?

Definitely ‘I Will Leave A Light On’ with Le Youth and Lane 8.

I remember when I was starting to dive deeper into the electronic side of my artistry, I completely fell in love with Le Youth’s sound. So when we began working on the song, I already couldn’t believe it. I felt so honored, and I instantly loved what we were creating.

And then, at some point, I got an email from Wes — in the middle of the night — saying that Lane 8 wanted to join the track. And I just… freaked out. haha

Daniel was one of the main reasons I even stepped into the electronic music world in the first place. I was so overwhelmed and happy — I remember sitting outside, having a cigarette, and suddenly I got a panic attack. In that moment, I was genuinely convinced I was going to die before even finishing the song. So I drove to my parents’ place… and, well — obviously, I survived. Haha

After a while, I heard the new version from Le Youth and Lane 8 — and at first, I didn’t fully connect with it. I had listened to the original demo so many times that it was hard for me to let go of that version. But they both told me to give it time — to let it sink in, and let my mind adjust. And they were right.

At some point, I could suddenly feel it — the magic of the track. And I just knew in my heart: this is something special. That whole experience taught me a lot — especially that sometimes you have to step away from what feels familiar, to open yourself up to something new. Because that’s often where the real magic is. And I also learned that you don’t have to be scared of artists you admire – they are actually pretty awesome and now I am lucky enough to spent quite a lot of time doing music with Daniel, which still feels a bit surreal in between.

Finally, what does 2026 have in store for you? Any themes, goals, or directions you’re excited to explore next?

I honestly feel like 2026 is going to be a unique year — in every way.

There’s a sense that it could become something really special, both personally and artistically. I can’t fully talk about everything yet… but I’m very excited about what’s coming.

Maybe as a little hint. I’m reconnecting with a part of myself that I feel I’ve been missing over the past few years… creating more of my own music again. laughs

And I’m also really enjoying working more with other artists, producers, and writers. It feels very natural and beautiful to create together — to learn from each other and inspire one another. It’s like stepping into a new room full of connection and magic every single time.

Overall, I really want to explore every version of myself musically. Because I don’t wake up feeling the same every day — and I don’t want to limit myself as an artist when it comes to the songs I’m writing. Some days feel light and easy. Some feel emotional and dark. Sometimes I want to dance, laugh, and feel completely weightless in the moment — and other times I want to dive into the heavier sides of life, where I have to allow myself to be vulnerable. And I want to create music that reflects all of that. Music that allows me — and hopefully others —
to feel every side of being human.

Thank you so much for this!

I had a great time speaking to Jyll and excited for her 2026 releases, more that I will have on my most played list. And that’s all for today, hope you enjoy the read and all that EDMTunes brings to you!