Hiya Loraine, thanks for joining us in the virtual RGM lounge today. Grab a brew and take a seat.
Thanks for joining us today… Tell us bit about where you are from and how you got into music?
I was born in the Netherlands and grew up in Belgium, in a musical family, so music has always been part of my life. My mom was a music teacher, and we were singing together from the time I was two. I learned the recorder, then clarinet, and spent years playing in bands and orchestras, but singing was always where I felt most at home.
As a child, I was always performing—whether it was singing solos in choir, at school, or putting on little concerts in my bedroom. In my early twenties, I discovered songwriting, and that changed everything. The melodies would often come to me in unexpected places, and gradually grew into songs. Since then, writing and performing my own music has become a way to express my experiences, emotions, and the things that matter most to me.
What are your ambitions as an artist?
My biggest ambition is to encourage people to be unapologetically themselves. I believe true fulfillment comes from living as your authentic self rather than trying to become who you think you’re supposed to be.
That’s the journey I’m on myself, and I hope my music inspires others to do the same. When you’re living in alignment with who you truly are, there’s a sense of abundance. Your cup overflows, and you’re able to give from a place of wholeness and joy instead of from a place of lack or trying to prove your worth. That’s the kind of impact I hope my music can have.
How do you approach social media as an independent artist?
I try to approach social media as a tool rather than the goal. As an independent artist, it’s an amazing way to share my music and connect with people I might never have met otherwise. At the same time, I don’t want to lose sight of why I create in the first place.
I naturally gravitate toward real, meaningful connection, whether that’s through a live performance or a conversation with someone who connected with one of my songs. My hope is that social media becomes an extension of that—a place where I can authentically share my journey and invite people into my world, rather than feeling like I have to constantly perform for an algorithm.
For me, the music always comes first, and social media is there to help it find the people who need it.
What’s your view on the Music industry today?
I think it’s an incredibly exciting time to be an artist. Technology has made it possible for almost anyone to create professional-quality music from their bedroom, and platforms like streaming and social media have opened doors that simply didn’t exist a couple of decades ago. Independent artists have more opportunities than ever to share their work directly with listeners around the world.
At the same time, I sometimes miss the experience of music before everything became so instant. I remember going to the music store, putting on the headphones, and listening to a new album by one of my favorite artists before deciding to buy it. There was something special about giving an album your full attention and experiencing it as a complete body of work.
I think every era has its strengths and its challenges. Today we have incredible accessibility and creative freedom, but we’re also competing for people’s attention in a very fast-moving world. As an artist, my hope is simply to create music that encourages people to slow down, really listen, and connect.
Whats your thoughts on AI generated music?
I find AI fascinating in general, and that includes AI-generated music. I’m not totally against it. To be honest, I haven’t explored AI music very much. I’ve heard one of the AI-generated songs that became quite popular, but I haven’t really felt compelled to seek it out further.
In many ways, I see creativity as something that comes through us rather than something we completely own. As songwriters, we’re often vessels for ideas, melodies, and emotions that seem to arrive from somewhere beyond ourselves. If that’s true, then perhaps AI can also become another vessel for creativity.
At the same time, I do wonder whether AI can capture the depth of the human experience. Some of the songs that have moved me most were born from love, heartbreak, loss, hope, and all the beautifully messy parts of being human. Those experiences give music a certain emotional weight that I think is difficult to replicate.
At the end of the day, I don’t think people connect with music because it was written by a human or by AI. They connect because it makes them feel something. I’m curious to see where AI takes us, but I also believe the human experience will always have a unique voice worth listening to.
Whats the biggest thing you have learned recently as you progress with your music?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to keep believing in myself and to trust the journey.
The music has always come very organically. I’ve never tried to become a certain kind of artist or chase a particular sound. I’ve always honored whatever wanted to come through me and trusted the creative process.
The challenge isn’t writing the music—it’s continuing to believe in it, especially when the path forward isn’t always clear. As an independent artist, there are moments of doubt, but I’m learning to trust both myself and the universe a little more each day.
I believe that if I stay true to who I am, keep creating, and keep showing up, my music will grow into exactly what it’s meant to be. There’s something very freeing about letting go of the need to control the outcome while still giving it everything you’ve got.
What’s currently in your ears and on rotation at the moment?
At the moment, it’s “hate that I made you love me” by Ariana Grande.
There’s something magical about that song. It has an incredibly catchy hook, but not in an obvious or formulaic way. It feels subtle and effortless, yet somehow it stays with you and keeps drawing you back.
I also love the production—it has this beautiful, mysterious atmosphere, and Ariana’s voice blends into it so naturally. Nothing feels forced or overdone. Everything works together to create a mood, and I find that really inspiring as a songwriter.
I hear you have new music. What can you tell us about it?
Yes! I’m incredibly excited to finally be sharing my new music. These songs have been A Long Time Coming… 😉 They’re deeply personal and reflect my own journey of growth, healing, and becoming more fully myself.
Musically, it’s electronic pop with a touch of ’80s influence, blending atmospheric soundscapes with melodies that I hope stay with you. Lyrically, the songs explore themes of love, healing, self-discovery, and finding the courage to live authentically.
My hope is that people don’t just listen to the songs—they experience them. If someone walks away feeling a little more connected to themselves or a little more hopeful after listening, then I’ve accomplished what I set out to do.
I can’t wait for people to hear it, and I’m excited to see which songs resonate most with listeners.
What was the recording process like?
The recording process was a real lesson in patience and trusting in divine timing. Like many creative projects, it took longer than I expected—or wanted! There were moments when life got in the way, like catching a cold and having to postpone recording vocals because I simply couldn’t sing.
One of the greatest joys of the process has been working with my producer, Stella Scholaja. We seem to speak the same musical language, and that has made the collaboration incredibly rewarding. She genuinely cares about creating the best possible record, and we’ve spent a lot of time going back and forth, refining the smallest details until everything felt just right.
It’s amazing how much time goes into things most listeners will never consciously notice, but those details really shape the final result.
Looking back, I’m actually grateful it unfolded the way it did. Every delay and every revision gave the songs a little more room to become what they were meant to be. Sometimes the creative process has its own timing, and I’ve learned to trust that.
Would you change anything now it’s finished?
As an artist, I think you could spend the rest of your life tweaking and improving a piece of music. There’s always one more little thing you could change.
But I also think it’s important to recognize when something is finished. It reminds me of doing your hair—you get it looking just right, but if you keep messing with it, eventually it starts getting worse instead of better!
There comes a point where you have to let go, trust the work, and let it find its own life in the world.
So, no—I wouldn’t change anything. I’m genuinely happy with how the album turned out, and I’m excited for people to finally hear it.
Is there anything else you would like to share with the world?
If there’s one thing I’d like to share, it’s this: don’t be afraid to be yourself.
I truly believe that our greatest fulfillment comes from having the courage to live as our authentic selves, rather than trying to become who we think we’re supposed to be. That’s a journey I’m still on myself, and it’s one that has shaped both my life and my music.
I hope these songs remind people that they’re not alone in whatever they’re going through. If they inspire even one person to trust themselves a little more, open their heart a little wider, or simply feel seen, then they’ve done exactly what I hoped they would.
I’ve also come to realize that, at the end of the day, it’s the people in our lives who matter most. When I look back, it isn’t the achievements or the things I’ve accumulated that stand out—it’s the moments of genuine human connection. Those are the moments that give life its deepest meaning, and I hope we never lose sight of that.
And finally, thank you to everyone who takes the time to listen. In a world full of endless distractions, choosing to spend a few minutes with someone’s music is a beautiful gift, and I’m deeply grateful for that.
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