Multi-talented Folk/Pop artist Kendra Muecke of Kendra & the Bunnies is back with another new single called “born to be happy always.” 

“born to be happy always is written from my perspective as a musician who travels often,” Kendra explains. “I have realized many times on the road that it is for a certain type of person. It’s for the type who is up to risk it all to get that which they desire.”

Kendra’s upbeat and bubbly personality shines through her new single, with lyrics like not looking for the sun anymore, it’s been right here all around me, dropping crumbs and whispering nonchalantly.

Kendra & the Bunnies is set to release an upcoming album called of marigolds & lightning bugs this March. While in the studio finalizing the last tracks for this album, the news about Gabby Petito‘s disappearance, and subsequent murder, was on every television station. Therefore, this album has a very special place in Kendra’s heart and she will be donating a portion of the proceeds to NIWRC (National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center). 

The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, Inc. (NIWRC) is a Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to ending violence against Native women and children. 

The NIWRC provides national leadership in ending gender-based violence in tribal communities by lifting up the collective voices of grassroots advocates and offering culturally grounded resources, technical assistance and training, and policy development to strengthen tribal sovereignty. 

NIWRC develops resources and training opportunities to support Native advocates and survivors, and tribal governments in prioritizing the safety of Native women and their children and requiring accountability of offenders and communities.

For more information, visit www.niwrc.org or click here to donate.

Tell us about your story as an artist. 

My story as an artist starts at a young age in the theatre. I have always been drawn to performing. Singing and dancing are two of my favorite things. I studied acting as a child and just kept going and going. Once I started playing guitar, though, is when things got serious.


What do you think is the most important aspect of your life right now?

The most important aspect of my life right now is to feel safe and confident. When I have those two tools with me, I thrive and thrive and thrive.


What makes this song special in your opinion?

Last year, at the time, I released a song about self-love and then I followed that up by rigorously loving myself. It changed my life. This year, I am kinda doing the same, but with happiness. When I give smiles, I get smiles in return.


What inspired this track?

My inspiration for this track started as I was driving back and forth from LA to San Francisco to record and play. I love traveling to perform, I love driving, and I love the open road. Blasting music and cruising down the freeway is one of the best feelings ever, and I channeled that into this song and forthcoming album.

What are some of the core messages here?

My core messaging for this song is to appreciate, cherish, and protect the readiness of yourself, your career, and your space.

How do you think TikTok and social media are contributing to change an artist’s career?

Ah! TikTok is making collective creativity accessible. Some of my favorite trends are collabs between an artist and their audience. My fans actually created a challenge for my new song on TikTok. Check it out #borntobehappychallenge

What excites you about your life?

Being able to wake up every day and create art 🙂


What are some of your core values as a human being?

Be yourself, and everything aligns.


What are your projects for this year?

I have another new single being released on March 18, followed by the full album “of marigolds & lightning bugs” that will debut in April 2022. Following that, I have a new powerful pop track being released as part of a three-song mixtape.