Hey, super nice to have the chance to chat with you. What have you been up to over the past year in this big old mess?

Over the past year I’ve been working on my music and figuring out my sound. It’s been a rough journey but I’m finally happy with where I am.

I’m very interested in how you started your adventure with music, and did you know from the beginning that this is what you wanted to do?

I knew since I was very young, that music was the one thing that would always bring me peace and happiness. I remember I wanted to be a veterinarian when I was a kid, because I love animals so much. But when I started singing at shows in school and performing at open mics and restaurants I finally decided to start professionally. I just recently performed at the Life is Beautiful Festival which was my first live performance as an independent artist, and it was an incredible experience.

We love your release, ‘Dark’. Can you give us some insight into it?

At the time I was struggling with all my mental health issues, and being in high school around so much drama, deception, false friendships and relationships. It broke me to realize that the friends I had were not really my friends, and the people I loved didn’t really love me back and they just found ways to hurt me.

What are you doing to ensure you continue to grow and develop as an artist?

I am constantly learning new writing techniques, researching recording tips and watching tutorials on how to improve my vocals. I’ve also started working with a booking manager to help me get my name out there and potentially get booked for concerts and festivals.

What should we be expecting from your next releases in terms of style and sound? How different are they going to be compared to your previous works?

My next releases are going to have a variety of styles, like ballads, soft and vulnerable and also some more upbeat tracks.

Where are you based? Can you tell us how the music scene there has inspired your sound at all?

I’m from Bucks County, PA. I honestly think I started falling in love with music while watching Hannah Montana on TV, I made my parents buy me a karaoke machine and I would sing with my friends all the time. When I was in high school and started singing at open mics, I was inspired by seeing other musicians with more experience and I would admire their passion and determination.

If you could perform at any venue in the world, where would it be and why? 

Well, I haven’t been to many venues, but I would say the Wells Fargo Center. The last time I was there I saw Billie Eilish and it was an incredible experience.

Can we expect a new EP or an album from you in the near future?

Yes, I’m definitely working on writing new material and I will start recording new songs soon.

Finally, have you got anything to share regarding upcoming gigs, and what have you got planned over the rest of 2022? 

Currently I’m working on a bunch of new music!! I can’t say when exactly yet, but it should be coming out soon.

I have some potential events coming up, but I do not have any specifics yet. I will definitely keep everyone updated through social media! 

I recently started working with an amazing booking management company and they’re working on all the communications and outreach to venues and event planners. 

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