Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there?
I’m based in Copenhagen. Denmark’s music scene is blooming at the moment, and Copenhagen is definitely the musical center. Right now there are two waves dominating the sound; lush, mellow pop with a twist of soul/rnb and hard-hitting, energetic electro-pop.
How did you first start playing music?
Well, if singing counts, then I started at approximately four years old. My mom’s side of the family is very musical and my mom always sang to me when I was little.
Please tell us how the Ea Kaya project was brought to life:
It’s the result of a decade of experimenting with my voice, writing and sound. I’ve wanted to be an artist for a thousand years and I’ve just kept on making music. I’ve mostly sat alone in my room – I’m forever young and fun – but I’ve had the obligatory semi-awful teen bands as well. They definitely took me through some interesting genre twists, and I even wrote in my mother-tongue for a while. These past few years I’ve become certain about what I want, and I’ve been lucky enough to find quite a dream team for my project.
Your new single Tied Up is out now. Where and when did you record?
I wrote “Tied Up” in Los Angeles last October. It was my first session on the trip and it was actually my very first time in the US. It was written with two producers called Branchez and Charlie Klarsfeld.
Please tell us the meaning behind Tied Up. What influenced the sound and songwriting of the track?
It’s based on a classic. Two people are seeing each other. One is ready for a relationship, the other isn’t. In this case I was the one who took a while to settle down, and I almost backed out because of how fast everything went. I did really care for the guy though, and I didn’t want to give it up. Sound wise, I wanted the production to be grand. Powerful, but smooth. The two amazing guys in the Danish production duo Nector definitely gave the song another dimension when we finished the song back in Copenhagen, and like they also did with my first single ‘Remedy’.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’m really digging the Danish newcomers right now! A few to check out could be Drew, Louis Samson and KOPS. Cool kids.
Favourite three artists of all time:
Damn. How am I supposed to answer this. Okay, this is going to change with time, but as of right now, I’ll say: Taylor Swift, MØ and Alessia Cara.
What do you have planned for the rest of 2018/19?
I have a couple of strong singles lined up for this year. Excited for those. Also, I’m going to get my live band up and running a 100% – I just played my first proper show a few weeks ago. Besides that, I’ll be finishing up the million demos I’ve got lying around. I hope to release an EP late 18 or start 19.
Favourite food and place to hang out:
– I love Italian and Thai. Dessert is my favorite meal though, and I’ve had ice cream almost every day for the past month or so. I can definitely recommend this diet. When it comes to hangout spots, my favorite parts of Copenhagen are Nørrebro and Christianshavn. Nørrebro’s got the chill, urban vibe of Berlin, while Christianshavn is a little piece of Amsterdam.
