Susan Aquila is a firebrand within the fashionable music enterprise, along with her electrical violin and growling vocals setting her other than all others. She spoke with Basically Pop about newest single, ‘No The place’, and what’s behind her music and identification.
How does ‘No The place‘ match into your musical journey this far as a solo artist?
My first album, Planet Z, was an instrumental album. The following a part of the journey was to begin to add vocals. In “No The place”, I’m exploring the tougher fringe of my voice and enjoying round with a extra arduous rock sound.
‘No The place’ has a assured, daring really feel – how did the thought for the music first come to you? What distinctive components did you incorporate into this music to create the electrical vibe?
The thought for the music got here from the sensation of frustration of being in a relationship that’s dysfunctional. The sensation of not realizing what to do and simply eager to run away to flee. The 2 most distinctive components are using the electrical violin and using actually growling vocals.
In what methods does your music refresh a tough rock sound for a brand new viewers?
I feel the electrical violin sound with distortion provides a contemporary and surprising factor to the arduous rock music. I additionally assume that feminine vocals are nonetheless not anticipated in actually arduous rock songs. The feminine vocals add a distinct flavour to the heaviness of the groove.
What motivates you to make use of your music for storytelling. Inform us concerning the story behind ‘No The place’.
The motivation for all of my songs is that it’s a automobile for self expression. All my songs are biographical and are a real expression of my emotions and issues that I’m going by. ‘No The place’ was written a few dysfunctional relationship wherein I used to be suffering from not realizing whether or not to remain or go. My ideas have been racing and the one reduction I might think about was to only stand up and Go!! I Ran till I couldn’t run anymore.
How did you infuse your distinctive character into the visuals for ‘No The place’. Do you are feeling just like the video represents your artist identification?
The clothes I selected was very a lot how I costume on stage. My efficiency within the video, how I transfer and the way I emote as a musician provides my distinctive taste to the visuals. The video represents part of my inventive identification. It largely represents the character of the individual within the music displaying her angst and rebelliousness.
How did filming in LA affect the vibe and visuals of the ‘No The place’ video?
By filming on the streets of West Hollywood, we have been in a position to seize the excessive vitality of the streets and use that vitality towards the “manic” vitality of the music. We had a lot enjoyable capturing the video and interacting with all of the folks we bumped into. They have been so supportive!
Is there something audiences ought to find out about you that they may not already know?
Sure. I’m very fortunate. I’m able to have a music profession that spans many genres. As a classically skilled violinist, I get to carry out in symphony orchestras. I’m additionally in a position to cross over to enjoying exhibits on Broadway. And probably the most enjoyable of all, with my 6 string electrical violin, I get to play Rock. I like it all!
Are there any components of ‘No The place’ that you just play to broaden upon in future initiatives?
Completely! I plan on utilizing extra electrical violin and to broaden the musical palate of the violin utilizing totally different results. I might additionally wish to hold creating this sort of excessive vitality music.
You may get wild with Susan Aquila by watching her music video for ‘No The place’ beneath, and discover out extra concerning the artist herself and her music on-line on YouTube, Fb, and Instagram.
