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Akso Heart – Changes [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

Distinct, Melodious and vibrant

Tell us a few things about your new song ‘changes’.

Changes is my second single, and the message continues from my debut; as a song that encourages transformation and change for anyone who feels like there isn’t a light at the end of the tunnel. There is and you’ll get through this!

You want your music to be uptempo and fun. But there is still emotion in it. How difficult is it to achieve this in a song? Tell us a few things about your creative process.

It is quite difficult but I feel necessary. Music for me needs to move you, make you feel. And even if the message is upbeat, you need to be able to connect with the listener. That can be through lyrics , melodic choices and instrumentals. I hope my musical choices helps people understand that the song although is about being excited about the change in our lives in the near future…still comes from a place of pain, frustration and sadness.

Favourite album of the past decade?

Great question but so difficult to answer. I’d say it’s a toss up between Channel Orange by frank ocean and janelle monae the archandroid. Frank was able to bring an album that has such a unique flow – a while since we had an album that really tells a story in such a fantastic way. Janelle gave us such a novel album, showcasing sounds that were unexpected but mesmerisingly brilliant! Both artists are so incredible.

A PhD student writing music. How do these two fit together?

As a phd student there’s a lot of writing, a lot of analysing and a lot of independent work. So when you step back it’s not much different to being an artist/ songwriter. As an artist I had to write, analyse and work solely. They both share that sense of isolation sometimes as the projects are bespoke to the individual…. So in a way they fit perfectly.

What advice would you give to your younger self?

Everything is okay, your time is now and the world is yours for the taking.

Thank you!

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J-Twon – I Know [Interview]

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Describe your sound in 3 words

raw, honest, liberating

“There is a personal vulnerability to this song”. Should artists always challenge themselves? Tell us a few things about your new song.

I think we should all challenge ourselves to be the realest us possible. The song in its simplest form is emotional expression from an unfamiliar place, that has long needed to be explored.

Which is your most personal and honest lyric?

“Im not ok with not being ok” … And no one should have to be if they are true to themselves.

Favourite album of all time?

Purple Rain….hands down

When not writing music, how do you spend your time?

As a married father of 5, naturally my family gets alot of my time…gladly ofcourse…personal alone time is usually spent anywhere in nature’s surroundings…and deep meditation.

What advice would you give to your younger self?

Always follow your Intuition(trust yourself), and learn to “be still”(patience) and stay true to yourself and no one else.

One last thing we should know about you?

I believe we’re all connected….why do we act like where not.

Thank you!

Olivia Orson – LET ME DRIVE [Interview]

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Describe your sound in three words

-Enchanting, emotions, intense

Let Me Drive blends different genres. Tell us a few things about your creative process

-You’re right! I love to mix genres like Neo-soul, Jazz, R&B, and Trip hop music. It creates my vibe! The creative process is all about how my feeling and my emotions will be translated at the moment. So it will depend on my moods and physical health. First, It starts with building real connections with the beatmakers that I choose and we create a loving, kind, and comfortable environment based on communication. 

They all know that I have my own language when speaking music and my own artistic direction, so they know what kind of vibes I like and how I want them to sound.

Afterward, we start producing together,  the beatmaker plays chords until a melody inspires me and then we add the beat, the drum, pads, and all other instruments. 

For the rest, I love to try some topline and define the structure of the track.

 After a studio session, I like to come home to rest and give calm to my ears. It’s an important part of the process to be able to take a step back and then focus on the lyrics.

It also has a very chill vibe. In which state of mind do you imagine people might listen to your music?

Very interesting question, I imagine that people might listen to this track and when they need to let things go, or on the opposite when they deeply need to feel something, like a music therapy session you know hehe. 

Favorite album of the past decade?   

-Blonde-Frank Ocean. 

You incorporate electronic elements in your music and you also experiment with autotune. Are these extra challenges when it comes to live performance? Also your dream performance venue?

– I love to challenge myself and the people that work with me and push our limits, So I can’t wait to experiment with live performance to see how I’ll manage these details. But I’m kind of confident and positive about it because I think it could be really fun sometimes to add some autotune when I’ll be performing on stage! 

My dream performance venue is Coachella or maybe on the moon. 

If you could change anything about the music industry, what would it be? 

-They must think MUSIC first.

Future plans?

-For now, going to London and drop a debut EP this year! 

Last thing we should know about you?

-I love you 

Thank you!

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