What was life like for you before you got into music?
I have always had an interest in music, starting the violin at 7 years old and later the guitar. But before I decided that I want music to be my career I was struggling to find passion. The only time I ever felt like myself was when I picked up my guitar and started playing the music I love. I think in life whenever you find what you love you must dedicate all your strength to it as what’s the point of life if you aren’t living out your dream.
What’s the live music scene like in Bulgaria right now? Anyone we should be looking out for (bar you, of course)?
The music scene can be quite diverse, the music that gets the most traction here is Bulgarian rap and pop with some really big stars in the region. On the other hand there is also a very lively rock scene in the underground but unfortunately very few seem to make it. With my music I don’t want to be bound to Bulgaria but instead to a worldwide audience who my music resonates with.
It seems like being a social media curator has become added to the many jobs of a musician, how do you feel about this?
As much as I love creating music and interacting with my audience I think the huge reliance on social media has made parts of the job start to lose their soul. I don’t think music should be about following trends so you can be heard but about expressing your authentic self. Of course if that authentic content reaches the right audience it’s amazing as social media is a huge platform for you to interact with fans and have your music heard.
How do you manage engagement on your socials?
As an artist who’s just starting I try to engage with anyone willing to hear my music and support me. I think talking and interacting with your audience on social media (but also in person) is a huge part of being a musician.
What’s your view on the Music industry today?
The industry nowadays is honestly such a rollercoaster. On one hand you get amazing young artists who thanks to social media have been given the ability to perform and be heard but then on the other hand music seems to get stale at times. Many artists in the mainstream often copy off each other creating a generic sound that has lost its heart and at the end of the day that’s what music is about, heart.
Where do you feel you currently sit within the music industry?
I just started off so I haven’t broken into any major places yet but from the feedback and audience I have so far I am happy to say that my sound seems to be liked by sounds of all genres. And at the end of the day that’s my goal, I don’t think music should be forced into a specific genre and niche to be recognized. Why lose yourself in genres? That only distracts and limits you from the true purpose of music, creating art filled with creating passion.
Whats the biggest thing you have learned recently as you progress with your music?
If I had to narrow it down to one takeaway so far I would say it’s that nobody will wait for you. Nobody will wait for you to start and nobody will give you a ladder to step on and make your life easy. Because that’s not how it should be, if music is your passion then every moment should be spent trying to achieve your dream. This goes for anything but no matter who you are or what you wanna do in life, live achieving your goal and live loving what you do.
What was your best experience on stage?
I haven’t had too many stage performances but so far my favorite one was at a small venue that doubled as a music competition organized by a local organizer where I had the honor of winning first place. Seeing people enjoy the art I make lights up my heart and is what drives me to keep going every day.
What was your worst experience on stage?
I have never really had a bad experience but if I had to pick one it was when I had a private performance at a party and all the equipment started breaking. The mic was old and had to be reconnected at least 7 times and the backing track was buzzing the entire time.
Tell us something about you that you think people would be surprised about.
I have been making music for about a year prior to my first release but I have never actually recorded in a professional studio. Everything I do, I do from home. My setup isn’t very fancy but it has everything I need to make the music I love. Aside from that, something not many people know is that I actually wrote the huge story I based my music around about a year before ever even building the studio. That story will be a driving force in my music for the future.
I hear you have new music. What can you tell us about it?
As my first release I wanted it to show the best of my work as an up and coming artist and this is it: Forever. I think these 3 tracks truly demonstrate my sound and even though I think my second EP I am currently working on will be another step up in quality this is still a great start. It’s the starting point of the story and it comes with a music video for the title track “Forever”. Me and the team I worked with put in weeks to make this possible, on the day of recording we were there from early morning to 3 AM the next day. It was an amazing experience and I think anyone who listens to any of the 3 tracks will find something they love in it.
What was the recording process like?
It was long because I was still learning how to properly produce which delayed this EP by a few months but when I finally finished I was stuck with about 10 tracks from which I had to pick my 3 favorite ones. In the end I think the 3 I chose not only told the story I’m starting the best but also musically are the most passionate I had written up to that point. I tried out creative methods to create the sound I wanted and always stuck to my goal: that no matter what I will make the music I love, not that I am told to make.
What was the biggest learning curve in writing the new tunes?
The hardest thing was fitting into my own sound, I would often find myself subconsciously leaning into other people’s sound because it was the music I was used to such as Sleep Token, Depeche Mode, and Bad Omens which are my biggest inspirations. But I discovered that that wasn’t the music I was made for or felt passionate making. Being original is the biggest freedom you can have once you truly embrace it and learn how to do it well. It thought me that no matter what song decide to write that day, the first thing I must do is scrap the idea that I must replicate other and just make what resonates with me.
Would you change anything now it’s finished?
I would say yes, that being small production and recording changes but even if I was given the chance honestly I wouldn’t because what I hade is my authentic self. It’s what I liked when I made it and I think it’s a valuable point to have in my life as an artist.
Is there anything else you would like to share with the world?
Weather you like my style at first glance or not, I think there is something there for everyone and even then if you decide it’s not your think that’s okay. Because at the end of the day we all forge our own paths, weather that’s what we do in life or the music we listen to.
Remember no matter what tides tear you down, let the wind take you where you must be and don’t hide in conformity.
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