Having already established herself as one of the more eccentric names emerging on the scene in recent months, Eastern European artist Anya Nami is back once again to deliver her infectious new single 'Bread'.
Honing traditional Slavic aesthetics with a vibrant alt-pop production throughout, 'Bread' makes for an incredibly fun and impactful return. With its bright and shimmering textures set to some catchy hooks from start to finish, she continues her ascent as a true innovator on the rise right now.
So with the new single available to stream now, we sat down with her to find out more about her origins and what has been inspiring her most lately.
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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?
Wouldn’t say I fell in love with it but my first instrument was piano. As a child I just thought “why not play the piano” and… here we go, ended up being a musician.
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
My dad listened to Mike Oldfield and Queen a lot. He had all kinds of rock albums and CDs so that’s what I grew up with.
What was the first album you remember owning?
I think it was “Born to Die” by Lana Del Rey. I was like 12?? Surely influenced me way too much.
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
“Still Loving You” by Scorpions. To me, this song is where music peaked.
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
When I don’t know how to complete the song or what kind of lyrics it should have I imagine asking my future self: “What does this song sound like when it’s done?” Usually, the answer finds me pretty soon after that.
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
Caravan Palace, Elusin, Gibran Alcocer, and Eric Christian have been my favourites recently.
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
Adele, I think. But honestly, I’d sound like a total loser compared to her vocals.
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
The euphoria of songwriting. When I just place my hands on the piano they start playing what the soul says without any logical background. And then realising that people actually like what I make and they give a lot of feedback.
And what is the most frustrating part?
That sometimes I feel like not posting anything and not communicating with people at all. It always makes me feel a bit guilty like I’m abandoning my listeners but there’s just nothing inside me to share.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
Even if you make art for people, it’ll only be successful if you don’t care what they think. Quite a paradox. There’s literally not a single person on Earth who knows what to do with your art better than yourself.
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Anya Nami's new single 'Bread' is out now. Watch the new video for it in the player below.