What’s the story behind your latest song/album?
“X” is the first single from my upcoming album project Keep Your Light In Everything (abbreviated: K.Y.L.I.E.), which is a tribute album to Kylie Minogue. Each song on the album reflects one of Kylie’s studio albums. “X” was the first era of Kylie’s career that I experienced as a fan. I was nine years old at the time and eagerly anticipated the album’s release. So it was clear to me from the beginning that the song representing X would be the first single from the project.
How has your creative process evolved over the years?
I started recording cover versions in 2009, when I was 11 years old. Over time, I created several albums full of covers and continuously improved my recording techniques. In mid-2023, I decided to start recording my own songs and began working on my debut album Electrix, simply following the best instincts I had at the time. The more songs I recorded for Electrix, the more experience I gained. Released in March 2024, Electrix was shaped by electronic dance-pop inspired by the sound of the 2010s. I knew early on that my second album would be a disco record. So for Disco Rhythm, I initially focused on pure disco tracks. However, during the recording sessions, I started experimenting with synth sounds inspired by the 1980s. As a result, my second studio album Disco Rhythm, released in February 2025, became a hybrid of disco and ’80s synth-pop. With the K.Y.L.I.E. project (Keep Your Light In Everything), the music of Kylie Minogue took center stage. She has always been my greatest source of inspiration, but with this project, I wanted to specifically explore each of her studio albums and create songs that capture the mood and sound of each era.
Who or what has been inspiring your music lately?
Besides Kylie Minogue, there are several other artists who inspire me. Among them are Anastacia, Dannii Minogue, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Erika Jayne, Eric Saade, Darin, and many more. With “X” and the K.Y.L.I.E. project, however, the focus was clearly on Kylie.
How do you handle creative blocks or self-doubt?
When I experience creative blocks, I try to take a step back from the project. I give myself a day or two without working on any songs and focus on something else instead, just to let my mind breathe and reset. When I’m dealing with self-doubt, I definitely talk to my boyfriend about it—he’s a huge support in my life and someone I can talk to about anything. I also open up to my friends. I’m a very communicative person, and I talk a lot about problems. It really helps me to share what’s on my mind with my boyfriend, friends, or family. Just getting it out and hearing their perspectives helps me clear my head and move forward.
What’s next for you—any exciting projects or goals on the horizon?
First of all, I’m obviously excited about the release of my album Keep Your Light In Everything on July 4th. “X” is just one of 17 songs on the album, and I’m really curious to see how people will respond to the full tracklist. After that, I think I’ll start working on my third studio album. I already have a rough idea or direction for it, actually. There might also be other projects outside of music that I’d like to explore—maybe a science fiction novel or even acting—but nothing is concrete yet. So after Keep Your Light In Everything drops on July 4th, my plan is to take it easy at first, keep writing songs, and slowly start recording my third studioalbum . Above all, I’m just grateful to be able to make music, and I truly appreciate every single person who wants to join me on this journey.
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