Artist Interview: Elizabeth Wear
Rising artist Elizabeth Wear recently released her debut single, "Florence." We spoke with her about the inspiration behind the song, her creative process, and what's next.
Tori: Congratulations on the release of "Florence"! Could you walk us through the story behind the song and what inspired its creation?
Elizabeth: Basically, it just talks about comparison, a feeling of envy toward those who seem to have a perfect life on Instagram.
Tori: The lyrical imagery in "Florence" is incredibly vivid. What was your songwriting process like for this track? Did the music or the lyrics come first?
Elizabeth: I always write my lyrics first. I really have difficulty creating the rhythm of the song.
Tori: What was the most challenging part about recording the song?
Elizabeth: That's a very good question. I'm sure that the end of the song was recorded on a hot day in Brazil. I was sitting in a corner of my room with my guitar, the composition of the song, and the voice recorder. An interesting fact is that at the end, I was sweating a lot and out of breath, and there was no way to edit the song in the voice recorder app that I use. So I would have to record everything again, and another interesting fact is that the version posted is the fifth recording of the song.
Tori: "Florence" is your debut single. What does it feel like to finally share your music with the world after working on it for so long?
Elizabeth: I feel very accomplished with my first single. It's something that a year ago, I never imagined would actually happen, and it did. I'm very grateful to every person who listened to my music, even if it was just a few, because this was everything I ever dreamed of, you know.
Tori: You have two new singles in the works. Can you give us a hint about the sound or themes we can expect from these new tracks?
Elizabeth: OK, I have two new singles coming. I'm still seeing when I can record them, but you can expect them to be sad songs like "Florence"!
Tori: How do you feel your sound has evolved from the creative process of "Florence" to what you're working on now?
Elizabeth: I really think my creative process has evolved a lot, but "Florence" was a really fun song to make.
Tori: Is there a song you've written that you are most excited for your fans to hear next?
Elizabeth: I don't think I have fans, but if I did, I would be super excited for them to hear my song "Norma Desmond" or "Babe" (which is still in the creative process).
Tori: Aside from your upcoming singles, what else do you have planned for the rest of the year? Can we expect a full EP or an album soon?
Elizabeth: I record everything alone in my room. I don't think I can reconcile recording my album with my studies, since I'm a student. "Florence," on the other hand, was recorded on a weekend during the July holidays we have in Brazil.
Tori: What musicians, past or present, have had the biggest influence on your own music and artistry?
Elizabeth: I love this question. I think it is Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo.
Tori: If you could collaborate with any artist, dead or alive, on a song, who would it be and why?
Elizabeth: TAYLOR SWIFT! Without a shadow of a doubt, my dream feature would be with her.
Tori: What advice would you give to other young artists who are just starting out on their musical journey?
Elizabeth: I don't think I'm a big enough artist to give advice to smaller artists, but I think if I had to give one, it would be: write about your feelings, it's liberating.
Tori: Beyond music, what are some of the things that inspire you as a person and an artist?
Elizabeth: This is a very difficult question because I've never really stopped to think about it. But, besides music, it's my wish to one day be a recognized artist, as well as being able to sing about feelings that people can't explain.
Tori: What has been the most surreal or memorable moment of your music career so far?
Elizabeth: The fact that many accounts promoting small artists send me messages, and I already have some streams on Soundcloud. I am still a very small artist, but even so, I am very grateful for everything I have achieved so far in music.
Tori: What do you hope people take away from your music, both from "Florence" and your future releases?
Elizabeth: I really hope people like my music. I really love what I do, and I really hope the people who listen to it like it, too.
Read my review of Florence here!
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