Stanisland Magazine

“I was in NY writing and doing some shows, but after every show or session I would have some kind of artistic vulnerability crash out that felt really overwhelming and difficult. I was in some kind of identity crisis and spiralling. Everything felt so intense, and I didn’t know how to make sense of it, so I decided to take a break. Months later I met a good friend, and she asked me to sing for her. I did, and she said — what are you doing? This is your destiny. Move to LA. So I did.”

“I think when I first moved to LA I was doing more collaborative writing, and I am now in a moment where I just love writing when I’m by myself. There is such an intimacy and quietness to it. I don’t know where something’s going, and I’m so interested to know where it will go without anyone else’s influence. It’s been a great experience. I will always love writing with others, though.”

“Thank you so much. I was in the process of writing “Salvation” for a while, but it was an experience last year that was the turning point for me to finish the song. It was one of the hardest times in my life. I had a severe concussion from an accident where an ambulance ran a red light with no siren on. I couldn’t tolerate any light or sound; my brain couldn’t process information the same way. My whole world collapsed. And if you’re a musician and songwriter who can’t tolerate sound, even the sound of your own voice, or the sound of water – I mean, there are no words for how challenging it has been. There were some really long dark nights where I just had to hold on. “Salvation” is anticipating and praying for the breakthrough before experiencing it. And I’m still managing that experience and sensitivity. It is a one day at a time thing.”

“It was very clear from the beginning that I wanted “Salvation” to be upbeat, and to have a different vibe. In a way, I wanted the music to be some kind of life jacket when I felt I was drowning. To have music that was at a slower tempo wouldn’t have served the song, or my experience. “Salvation” is about breaking through even when you don’t connect or have access to the other side of the darkness, but you need something to pull you through. That something was the music.”

“It’s been received really well, and I’ve gotten some really beautiful messages from fans connecting with it.”

“I grew up listening to Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Jewel, and just a lot of different genres. I loved listening to the blues. I’m sure all of these artists made their way in somehow.”

“Thank you so much. I loved shooting the video. The next few songs really do stay in the same theme. I’m excited for what’s to come.”

“Vulnerable. Cinematic. Seductive.”

“My next few releases have all this central thread of the moon or some kind of celestial event. My next song, “Messin Around”, came out of a really fun, wild night in LA. Can’t wait for you to hear it.”

“Planning some shows. Be on the lookout 👀”