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We’re super-pleased to welcome to the hallowed pages of Vents Magazine an accomplished musician who is turning the music world on its ear with her new single (and accompanying music video) “Good Morning”! Before we get too far down the proverbial rabbit hole Indya, how has the first half of 2021 been treating you?
The first half of 2021 has been very up and down. I’ve been dealing with a lot of things physically, mentally, and emotionally (like the rest of the world), but I can say I’m in a very good place right now in my life.
Congrats and major kudos for the new single “Good Morning”! With all of the prep and due diligence in making this lovely gem of a song a reality, does it feel a bit surreal to finally have the song out in the world?
Yes, very surreal! I never thought I would share my music publicly, so to think anyone can click on it and listen to it is still a shock to me.
What was the genesis of single “Good Morning”? Is there a Secret Origin story in how it was conceived?
“Good Morning” was one of the first songs I ever wrote. I was in a very rough place mentally, and I had felt the lowest I had ever felt in my life writing this song. It all came pouring out in about 8 minutes, and after writing it, I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.
Who was the producer on single “Good Morning” and what was that collaboration like?
I produced the song because I really wanted it to sound exactly as I felt writing it.
The music video for single “Good Morning” is quite lovely and striking, almost like a sensory poem. What was it like shooting the music video?
The music video was quite simple. Brian Totoro shot the video, and I directed it. It was all shot outside using mid-day lighting, and it all took about an hour and a half. I was really inspired by Man Ray’s black and white photography. I love the way he used polarization even back then, and his work is so eye-catching to me. The goal was to make it surreal.
Is it still a bit too early to quiz you about you plans for an EP? Is that something that you feel is near, or do you want to give it a little more time?
I think new music is very near. I don’t want to say too much, but all I can say is that I am writing a lot, and I feel incredibly inspired.
Will you be touring to promote single “Good Morning”?
I really hope so.
You’re the daughter of well-known and respected musician Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame. How does he feel about you going into the family business, so to speak?
He is very excited about this journey I’ve started. He has always been incredibly supportive of any passion I’ve had. I was never very open about my music/poetry, so now that it’s all come out, it’s really all we talk about. We have such a laugh together.
Musically, who inspires you?
Wow, there are lots and lots of people. Elton John, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Bill Withers, Kacey Musgraves, Jessie Baylin… I could go on for ages.
You’re a rare breed of artist in that you are a singer-songwriter. Which comes first for you: The music or the lyrics?
I would have to say the music. That’s where I can find the flow of the song, and the lyrics will organically start writing themselves in my head as I get the melody going.
I understand that you also write poetry. How is that similar to writing lyrics for a song? How is it different?
Poetry was always very private to me. It felt like journaling. It’s similar in the sense that it all holds raw emotion, but it’s very different because once you put a melody to poetry, it can change the vibe completely.
No less of a musical stalwart than Jim Morrison released a volume of poetry that he had written. Any chance that we may see some published poetry from you in the future?
I’ve never thought about it but maybe one day. I try to use music as my poetry, but I don’t see it ever not happening.
Where do you envision your music five years down the road?
Five years down the road, I hope my music has created something people can relate to, a memory in someone’s life. I love to use music as a way to remember things. I have an entire playlist on my phone called “The songs that hold the memories,” and every time I shuffle it, each song puts me right back into a moment I miss.
Final – SILLY! – Question: Best version of All Along the Watchtower – Bob Dylan or Jimi Hendrix?
That is not easy. I love them both SO much. I truly can’t decide. Bob Dylan has such a calming nature to his voice. His version feels like you’re driving alongside the ocean in summer, and Jimi Hendrix’s version feels like you’re dancing back into the 70s at 3am. Really depends on what side of the bed I wake up on.
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