Lontalius – Life on The Edge of You

By starrymag | July 17, 2023

By: Gladys Luna

 

 

Q) With the release of your latest single Tangerine’s music video, we get to experience a new flavor of your music in comparison with the two prior singles “Right There” and “I Want I Want I Want.” What made you decide to change up your sound? 

 

A) I listen to a lot of different music, and it’s been an aim of mine to reflect this in my own songs. There’s no need for it all to sound the same! I want to be able to express myself within a lot of different sounds.

 

Q) It is known that “Tangerine” was recently named a “Song You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone. What does this accomplishment mean to you?

 

A) I’m happy that anyone is listening.

 

Q) “Tangerine” offers a sweet, comforting sound that can almost be taken as a prayer in disguise for this ideal somewhere where everything is the way we aspire it to be. When creating this song, what was that something on your mind and the statement you wanted to send away to the world?

 

A) My songs are generally like diary entries; I don’t think too hard about the lyrics. I just try to express what’s going on in my head that day. I think there’s an honesty in that which people can relate to. If someone out there is feeling the same way I’m feeling, then that can be a pretty special connection.

 

Q) If you were to define what “Tangerine” means to you in just one phrase, what would it be and why?

 

A) “Tangerine” is an escape. I like music that feels like a world you can live in.

 

Q) I’ve had the chance to read some of your fanbase remarks about “Tangerine” and they often define it as a song where they can find comfort and a safe space to dwell on. How do these statements resonate with you as a songwriter?

 

A) Music can be challenging, but it can also be comforting. One of the most special things in life is the music that you keep coming back to, that provides comfort when you need it. I’m glad I can provide that for people.

 

Q) With the forthcoming release of your new album Life on The Edge of You being just around the corner, what are some themes you will be exploring on it?

 

A) Like I said, my songs are really like diary entries. So, it’s really all the stuff that’s been going on in my head over the last few years. Some of it is more fantasy and longing, some of it almost feels too real. Some of it I probably won’t fully understand until I’ve had some more distance from it.

 

Q) When working on bringing this new album to life, what would you say was the hardest and easiest part of the process?

 

A) The hardest is getting it done! It’s all exciting when it’s beginning, the potential of it. Once it comes time to choose the songs and make the final product, I start to feel insecure about it all. I like this process though, it’s a rollercoaster.

 

Q) What song(s) hold a special significance for you and why?

 

A) “Zachary” was the first song that me and Jeff made together. It’s special to me because it was just a genuine experiment. There wasn’t a conversation about an album or even doing any more songs, I just sang what I wanted to sing that day. It excited me then and it excites me now.

 

Q) Which song(s) challenged you the most creatively for this album?

 

A) “I Want I Want I Want” challenged me because it’s so different to what I’ve done before. It was an easy song to make because I wasn’t really thinking about it. But once it was made, I started to feel self-conscious about it not sounding like something I would usually do. It took some encouragement from the people around me to include it on the album.

 

Q) In an ever-changing industry like this one, what keeps you motivated and creatively focused?

 

A) I’m a freak and get excited by the madness of the industry. Nothing makes sense anymore except making great music. There are no rules, and barely any gatekeepers. There’s never been a better time to be making music.

 

Q) Who would you love to collaborate with on a song in the future?

 

A) Shawn Mendes

 

Q) What would you like to say to your fans and supporters of you and the music you make?

 

A) Thanks for coming along the ride. There’s so much more to come.