KAYLA STORLID
Kids imagine. Grown-ups remember.
Kayla Storlid creates story-driven children's and family music that borrows the warmth, soul and groove of grown-up music without losing its sense of play. From vintage big-band swing to country-folk, her songs turn everyday childhood moments into tiny musical stories for kids—and the grown-ups who remember being little.
PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
I WENT ON AN AIRPLANE
BE MUSI
“Kayla Storlid has created something that succeeds on multiple levels.”
Be Musi praised I Went on an Airplane as imaginative children's music, thoughtful songwriting and beautifully produced independent music, highlighting its vintage swing arrangement, natural vocal performance and ability to connect with children and adults alike.
The publication also noted:
“This is simply a well written song.”
And described the track as proof that children's music can be every bit as creative as music made for adults.
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https://bemusi.com/kayla-storlid-i-went-on-an-airplane-groover-spotlight-on-independent-music/
CONCERTMONKEY — BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
“A playful, vintage-inspired swing song for kids and families.”
ConcertMonkey featured I Went on an Airplane following its 2026 release, highlighting the song's unusual combination of a child's perspective with the groove and musical character of adult music.
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MAMMA I NEED A MOO MOO COW
DULAXI
“A joyful, imaginative, and hilarious childhood adventure.”
Dulaxi praised Mamma I Need a Moo Moo Cow for turning a simple family conversation into memorable musical storytelling.
The review highlighted the song's cheerful instrumentation, memorable repetition, expressive vocals and humorous narrative while recognizing the larger philosophy behind Kayla's music: respecting children's imaginations while giving adults an opportunity to remember their own.
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https://dulaxi.com/kayla-storlid-mamma-i-need-a-moo-moo-cow-review/
GOOD MUSIC RADAR
“It is cute without being saccharine, silly without being annoying.”
Good Music Radar described Mamma I Need a Moo Moo Cow as a whimsical acoustic-country song built around a determined child's very serious request for a pet cow.
The publication praised its warm instrumentation, playful conversation between child and parent and old-fashioned musical character.
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https://www.goodmusicradar.com/country/kayla-storlid-mamma-i-need-a-moo-moo-cow/
LOST IN THE MANOR
“Fills your heart up with sweet nostalgia and golden joy.”
Lost In The Manor highlighted the song's country-folk sound, fast-moving strings, groovy percussion and vibrant childlike lyrics, describing it as music that can get both kids and grown-ups moving.
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OS GAROTOS DE LIVERPOOL — BRAZIL
“Something captivating, funny and built around a situation that mixes the absurd with the familiar.”
Translated from Portuguese.
Brazilian music publication Os Garotos de Liverpool highlighted the humor behind a child wanting a cow instead of a more conventional pet and praised the way the song transforms the idea into a playful conversation between a child and her parents.
The publication also highlighted the philosophy of We Were Little—creating music that respects children's intelligence and imagination while inviting adults to reconnect with childhood.
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https://www.osgarotosdeliverpool.com.br/2026/09/kayla-storlid-transforma-pedido-por-uma.html
INDUSTRY PRAISE
TYLER WARD
“That song is going to be stuck in my head for the next six months.”
— Tyler Ward, on Mamma I Need a Moo Moo Cow
INTERNATIONAL PRESS & RADIO
Kayla Storlid's music has received press, radio, playlist and editorial support in the United States and internationally.
Coverage and support have included:
ABC Kids Listen — Australia
Mamma I Need a Moo Moo Cow received programming support from ABC Kids Listen.
Brazil/international syndication
Hora do Sabbat — I Went on an Airplane
Formula Americana
Mamma I Need a Moo Moo Cow + Boo Boo Song
Be Musi
Independent Music Spotlight for I Went on an Airplane.
ConcertMonkey — Belgium
Feature on I Went on an Airplane.
Dulaxi
Full review of Mamma I Need a Moo Moo Cow.
Good Music Radar
Review of Mamma I Need a Moo Moo Cow.
Lost In The Manor
Singer-songwriter feature for Mamma I Need a Moo Moo Cow.
Os Garotos de Liverpool — Brazil
Feature on Mamma I Need a Moo Moo Cow.
Additional press, radio and curator support has included:
Cosmonauta Radio
Autour de la Musique
Expansión Radial
OXORADIO
Freim
SELECTED PRESS QUOTES
“Kayla Storlid has created something that succeeds on multiple levels.”
— Be Musi
“This is simply a well written song.”
— Be Musi
“A joyful, imaginative, and hilarious childhood adventure.”
— Dulaxi
“It is cute without being saccharine, silly without being annoying.”
— Good Music Radar
“Fills your heart up with sweet nostalgia and golden joy.”
— Lost In The Manor
“Something captivating, funny and built around a situation that mixes the absurd with the familiar.”
— Os Garotos de Liverpool, Brazil
“That song is going to be stuck in my head for the next six months.”
— Tyler Ward
ABOUT KAYLA STORLID
Kayla Storlid is an independent children's music artist and founder of We Were Little LLC.
Her short, story-driven songs draw inspiration from real childhood moments—big wishes, first experiences, little mishaps, comfort and imagination—and pair them with musical styles that grown-ups recognize.
Instead of treating children's music as a separate musical world, Kayla brings elements of vintage swing, big band, country, folk and other classic sounds into songs written from a child's perspective.
Her growing catalog includes Mamma I Need a Moo Moo Cow, I Went on an Airplane, and Boo Boo Song.
At the center of the project is one simple idea: