Mikayla Geier Is Answering The Call On Her ‘HOTLINE’

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentMikayla Geier Is Answering The Call On Her ‘HOTLINE’ByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorMay 07, 2026, 12:53pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Mikayla Geier's HOTLINEAmanda ZhangMusic artist Mikayla Geier is a poet.From her emotional lyrics in “I Don’t Feel Safe In My Body” to her relatable words in “No Thoughts,” the 26-year-old Chinese-German Canadian singer-songwriter knows how to describe every little detail she wants to share within a verse and without a full explainer attached. In her new single, “HOTLINE,” the first verse explains it all: red flags.You married Mr. C-section, oh, he's avoiding laborA knight in shining crocs and socks, he's almost a crusaderHe wants you isolated, so he put you on a glacierIt wasn't all your fault, I mean, he looked so good on paperMORE FOR YOU“Honestly, with the lyrics, a lot of times, my brain is just constantly running,” Geier says over Zoom from her Los Angeles home. “I’m always thinking about things. I could see caution tape, and I’ll write it down, and it gets written into a song. Or a lot of the time, my friends are just very funny. I have stolen some things that my friends say in conversations. Sometimes we’ll be talking, and I stop and write it down. They’re hilarious.​"“Hotline,” which was released last Friday, is a cinematic yet cheeky alt-pop-funk breakup anthem, something Geier calls “really fun.” She worked with American producer CJ Baran, known for his cinematic alt-pop production, to micro-sample orchestral sounds into the track. She was inspired by the French electronic music duo Justice, especially from their album Cross.“It’s my very first time working with CJ,” she explains. “I knew I wanted to go for this fun, whimsical e...