[Exclusive Interview]: London Based Artist Giulia Makes Her Debut with New Single “Not an Option”

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Introducing Giulia, a London based vocalist on the road to stardom.

Born and raised in Milan, Italy, Giulia found her calling in music when she moved to London in 2015. Escaping from Milan helped her get a sense of who she really was and what she actually wanted to do with her life.  She followed her dream of making music and in May 2018  she received a diploma for her vocal work at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London. This past week she released her debut single “Not an Option” in collaboration with producer and musician Lunah, and we are both thrilled and impressed by her talent and drive.

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Giulia’s amazing vocals are the powerhouse of the track and work seamlessly with Lunah’s complex beats, making this single an unforgettable debut. For more  on Giulia and her new life as an up and coming  pop-star, check  out  the Q&A below:

What made you want to pursue music?

At first, I was actually quite scared to pursue a career in music, although it’s always been my passion, but moving to London and surrounding myself with musicians helped make that ambition become a reality.

How did you meet Lunah and what made you want to work with him? 

We met at a show in London and he explained that he was a photographer and producer and was looking for artists to work with.  Being creative is the main thing for me, and working with Lunah proved to be the most authentic way that I could express myself artistically.   During this creative process, all the pieces of the puzzle started to fit together!

Can you tell us about how the creative process has been with him while working on the single?

First of all, we spent a few days in the studio, songwriting and referencing tracks that inspired us. Slowly we built a song that started to define a sound that really worked for both our musical intentions. Wine also helped…

Do you plan on maintaining that musical relationship with him and having him produce for you in the future or do you foresee yourself becoming more independent?

The relationship that we’ve built from working on these tracks has helped to create something really special that I would love to grow as we continue to write together.

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If you could collaborate with anyone in the industry, who would you choose and why?

The Weeknd, because I really love the way he brings a visual aspect to his art. For example, he recently worked with Es Devlin on a concept and set design that encapsulated the vibe of his musical journey for his performance at Coachella; this really inspires me.

How do you think your Italian background has influenced your music or who you are as an artist?

Actually, it’s more that American and British pop cultures have always had an effect on my musical influences.
Even when I was young, I would sing Madonna in front of the mirror pretending to be on the stage with a brush in my hand as a microphone. It’s inevitable that my Italian roots have had an impact on the way I sing and I hope this is something that everybody will embrace.

Since this is your first release ever,  what has been the most difficult part about getting to where you are now?

Particularly, at the moment in the music industry, I feel like it’s sometimes difficult to be fully confident in every aspect of what you create. This whole journey has taught me that as long as I’m true to myself and what I want to say as an artist, each element will fall into place.  Happiness is key!

Who are your musical influences? What artists are you currently listening to?

I remember listening to artists like John Coltrane, Michael Jackson and David Bowie as part of my Mum’s record collection when I was younger. Although these memories have always stayed with me, my tastes in music have diversified somewhat. The music that influences me now is closer to the sound of Anne Marie, Mabel and Lany.

What can we expect next from you?

I really wish I could say more, but you’ll have to wait and see!

Keep up with Giulia on Instagram and Soundcloud for more good stuff to come!

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