1.) You’ve attended Coachella many instances. As its that point of 12 months once more, how has the competition influenced you?
Coachella is an unbelievable occasion of creativity and expression. Each time I’ve gone, I’ve come away with one thing new. Whether or not it’s an artist’s efficiency or simply the general vibe of the competition, it’s inspiring to see so many alternative types of music and artwork come collectively in a single place.
2.) We have been very touched by your current track “Lord Give Me The Rain.” How did the fires in Los Angeles affect the track and why is Los Angeles so private to you?
The LA wildfires have been a turning level for me. I felt helpless but additionally impressed to make use of my music as a type of expression. I discovered a Hungarian prayer and channeled my grief right into a symbolic prayer for renewal. The track is a name for therapeutic, not only for the setting, but additionally for the emotional scars all of us face. As for Los Angeles, I recorded my album Keep and filmed the music video alongside the Pacific Coast Freeway. It’s a really particular place to me.
3.) “For You” feels extremely private. What’s the story behind that track?
It’s about reclaiming your peace. I wrote it after realizing that giving all of your self to somebody doesn’t at all times imply they’ll maintain it with care. It’s a boundary track. It’s mushy, but additionally fierce in its message. Typically the bravest factor you are able to do is say “no extra” in a mild voice.
4) Your album ‘Keep’ is extremely intimate but numerous sonically. What was your imaginative and prescient when placing it collectively?
The album got here from grief. I misplaced my father, and I didn’t know the way to course of it—so I sat with my emotions. ‘Keep’ is about sitting with disappointment, with magnificence, with love. I labored with completely different producers throughout Europe and the U.S., which is why the sounds are so diversified. However at its core, it’s all about staying related to what’s actual.
5.) You’ve labored with some wonderful DJs and producers—are you able to discuss that, and do you need to proceed that collaboration sooner or later?
Undoubtedly. I like collaborating with DJs as a result of they convey a distinct form of self-discipline to a monitor—one which’s rooted in rhythm, vitality, and house. I’ve labored with just a few who’ve actually helped me reimagine how my voice can dwell in a extra digital or dance-oriented world. I’d like to proceed down that path, particularly with dwell remix units. I believe there’s an attractive intersection between singer-songwriter vulnerability and digital elevation, and I need to preserve exploring that.
6.) Your track “Hey Granny” touches on themes of household and legacy. What impressed this monitor?
I wrote “Hey Granny” as a method of holding onto the knowledge that got here earlier than me. It’s a track for anybody who feels the presence of their ancestors in moments of silence. There’s a lot power in our roots—typically we simply must be reminded that we come from love.
7.) “Mexico” has been described as an empowering journey. Are you able to share the story behind it?
“Mexico” is about escaping the model of your self that now not suits. I wrote it after a time after I felt caught—creatively, emotionally. That journey grew to become symbolic. It was much less concerning the vacation spot and extra about permission to rediscover who I may very well be.
8.) You’ve carried out in some iconic venues in LA. How has performing dwell formed your relationship together with your viewers?
Reside reveals remind me that music is a two-way dialog. While you see somebody within the entrance row singing your lyrics again to you, one thing shifts. It’s not about perfection anymore. It’s about presence. I’ve realized to belief the second extra due to that.
9.) Do your Hungarian roots ever make their method into your sound or lyrics?
Completely. Even after I write in English, there’s a rhythm and melancholy in the way in which I phrase issues—that comes from Hungarian people and language. I additionally love bringing that refined darkness into vivid melodies. It’s like a secret undercurrent.
10.) As somebody who writes about therapeutic, how do you personally handle inventive burnout?
I don’t struggle it anymore. If I’m burned out, I let myself relaxation. I am going for lengthy walks with out music. I hearken to silence. Typically I write letters I by no means ship. Typically I simply breathe. I’ve realized that the perfect songs come after I cease chasing them.
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