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  Get ready to dive into the world of music with Michelle Renae, a talented singer-songwriter and producer who has been honing her craft for over 14 years. In this interview, Michelle opens up about her musical journey, from her early days as a young pianist to her current work in Nashville, and shares her insights on creativity, collaboration, and building a successful music career. Tori: You’ve been honing your craft for 14 years—what first drew you to music and songwriting at such a young age? Michelle: A huge part of what drew me to music is my mother. She is a very talented pianist and organist and taught me piano since I was very young. She pushed me through hard practices and frustrating songs until I grew very attached to music. Tori: How did moving between Virginia, Utah, and Tennessee shape your musical style? Michelle: Oh, it has changed my style a lot. Growing up in Las Vegas, I primarily only listened to pop, dance and hip hop music. My parents have great taste in 80s ...

  London-based singer-songwriter Serena opens up about her musical journey, inspirations, and upcoming EP "Journey of a Broken Heart". With a genre-bending sound and emotive lyrics, Serena shares her insights and experiences in this candid conversation. Tori: You’ve been performing all over London — from The Ned to Hope & Anchor. What’s been your most memorable show so far and why? Serena: My most memorable show so far has to be the ‘A Night of Pop/RnB’ at Rae’s, Omeara in London Bridge that myself and some others put on for our uni degree. My team were amazing and also a group of people that I’m really good friends with so it was really fun, also got to perform some new material which people really enjoyed! Tori: Your upcoming EP, Journey of a Broken Heart, is set for release this September. What inspired the title? Serena: I’ve had this concept for a project about love for a while now, I always had the idea of each song representing a particular emotion through the proc...

  Official Shannon is a powerhouse soulful pop artist known for her empowering lyrics and infectious energy. With her latest single "TMI", Shannon explores R&B territory while staying true to her message of self-belief and authenticity. In this interview, Official Shannon opens up about the inspiration behind "TMI", her creative process, and what's next for her music career. Q. What inspired you to explore R&B territory with your new single "TMI", and how do you think it fits into your overall artistic vision? A. R&B is always a genre I've had a soft spot for as a listener and creative, it was a mix of my writing and influences at the time and the direction the song took production wise as we built it up in the studio. It all happened quite naturally without me even mentioning the genre at all, it seemed to all just fit! Q. Can you tell us about the message behind "TMI" and how it relates to your goals of promoting authenticit...

  Vince's music blends emotional depth with infectious fun, captivating listeners with honesty and humor. His latest single "obsessed" explores modern queer dating complexities. In this interview, Vince shares the inspiration behind the song and his creative process. Q. When you first started writing “obsessed,” did you know right away what it was going to be about, or did it evolve as you went? A. The story of ‘obsessed’ was clear from the start for me. It’s based on my own experience with dating.  I really wanted to write about this experience, where you’re in the talking phase with someone, they’re giving you all the signs and when you begin to express interest, they pull away. Q. Modern queer dating can be a rollercoaster—do you think music is a form of therapy for you when it comes to processing all that? A. I definitely think music is a great vessel for me to express myself. I’ve always enjoyed writing, and when I was younger, I used to write a lot of poetry, so th...

In a candid conversation, musician L3A- L1NA shares their personal journey with music, mental health, and the power of creative expression.  Let's dive into their story and explore the themes that shape their music and message. Q. Can you tell us about the moment you realized music was your true passion? A. I wrote a song without any lyrics and tried to write some a few years ago. I did nothing for years, and then there was this one moment I felt very bad mentally and wanted to write it down. I wasn't expecting anything, but it changed everything. For the first time, I was able to feel and understand what I was feeling, which was very special because I wasn't able to feel anything for years. Q. How does writing music help you process your emotions and experiences? A. Music is my key to my heart and my soul. It's my way to feel something most of the time. I can't understand why my feelings are as bad as they are, but when I'm singing, I'm in another world. I ...

   Meet Homemade  Christmas Card, the solo project behind the hauntingly beautiful EP "Outside of Above". With a sound that blends raw emotion with lo-fi production, Homemade Christmas Card's music is sure to resonate with fans of introspective and atmospheric soundscapes. Q. How did you decide on the name Homemade Christmas Card? A. The phrase originates with one of my favourite bands, Manic Street Preachers. I had a CD copy of a live gig of theirs at the London Astoria on 20/12/1994 (Richey Edwards' penultimate gig before his disappearance). At the start of a cover of the Art Garfunkel song Bright Eyes, someone shouts or throws something and James Dean Bradfield responds with "That's better than a Homemade Christmas Card!" The phrase always stuck with me and I felt it captured the sentiment of my music quite well a Homemade Christmas Card, something that is meaningful and heartfelt, but ultimately made in a fairly makeshift way.  Q. Walk us through you...

  Meet SHALLO, the Dublin-based duo composed of Shawn and Willow, blending alternative rock and metal with high-energy live performances. In this interview, they share the story behind their music, their creative process, and what's next for the band. Tori: Congrats on your new single “Betrayal”! Can you tell us about the story behind it and how it came together? Shawn: It began with me having an initial idea for most of the song. I knew what I wanted the lyrical theme to be, and the riffs and melodies followed that. Most of our songs begin with that anyway, and I record it all into my computer and send it off to Willow. Willow: When I got the first draft of the song, one of the first ideas I had was in the bridge. The original version that Shawn sent me did not have any vocals for the bridge, just the riff. Shawn straight up told me "Do something here". This gave me the space to come up with the bridge vocal part that thematically fit the song. Tori: What was the inspir...

  Iris is a multifaceted artist known for her gothic, ethereal soundscapes and cinematic storytelling. With the recent release of her independent film " Amygdala " and new music project "The Villain," Iris explores themes of identity, self-expression, and empowerment. In this interview, she shares insights into her creative process, inspirations, and experiences. Tori: Congratulations on your recent independent film "Amydgala"! Can you tell us more about what inspired this project and your experience working on it? Iris: ‘Amygdala’ firstly was a music album and I felt that the songs suited more of a narrative approach. Music videos are fun and cool but I figured to tell a story I would instead do one big film and interweave the songs throughout. I’ve always loved psychological thrillers with plot twists so films like Black Swan and Fight Club inspired the concept. The story also focuses on mental health awareness and is based on true events. I am so incred...

Dive into the world of Fee Grey, the talented artist behind the hit single "Wasted". With a debut headline show at Whelans in 2024 and a growing fanbase, Fee shares their experiences, inspirations, and creative process in this candid interview. Tori: Congratulations on selling out Whelans in 2024 with your debut headline show! What was that experience like for you, and how did you prepare for it? Fee: Honestly, I hadn't a clue what I was doing! My aim was to make it look like at least half the room was full, so I was shocked when I stepped out, and I saw faces I didn't recognise as well the familiar ones! I'd been rehearsing a lot beforehand, but you're never really prepared for the night and the energy in the room! Tori: What is your favorite part of performing live? Fee: The rush of it all! The nerves beforehand and the banter backstage. I was really lucky to have SYGH and Mister Sister backstage with me. There were like 3 full bands in the small room, and e...