Alt-rock artist LUNA AURA chatted about her new music and upcoming tour with Corey Taylor.
How did you approach the song selection process for the new EP ‘The Fiction’?
All of the songs for the EP were written in about a week. I typically like to hold off on writing music for my project until I’m able to dedicate a week or so to creating a cohesive body of work.
Whatever I end up creating in that time is what gets released! I like to take long breaks in between writing projects to allow myself to live my life (because that’s how I’m able to stay inspired), and I tend to work better under pressure.
What is your personal favorite song on there and why?
I love all the songs in their own way, so it’s really difficult to choose a personal favorite.
If I had to, I guess I would choose “CANDY COLORED DAYDREAM.” We were able to capture a feeling I only really get when I listen to some of my favorite bands from the 90’s/early 00’s. It’s fun and it goes.
What inspires your music and songwriting?
Life experiences for the most part. I always like to joke that my best work comes from a place of spite, which is also just the truth. I’m a composed person, but I’m also incredibly sensitive… to people and the world. I feel a lot, and I’ve had to survive a lot in my life. My art is reactive for the most part, but there are still introspective moments as well.
How does it feel to be supporting Corey Taylor on tour?
It’s hard to know how to feel about that. It’s hard to even believe it’s real. I guess I just feel honored and fortunate, it’s going to be a wild time.
On September 9th, you will be playing The Paramount in Huntington… what can we expect?
I’ve never played at any of these venues before so I’m feeling charged and excited!! You can expect a lot of energy and rage, with a bit of sweetness mixed in. I’ve been told I’m like a bunny with razor sharp teeth.
How does it feel to be an artist in the digital age? (Now with streaming and technology being so prevalent)
It’s hard not to look at the millions of streams I’ve built up and not imagine what my life would be like if those were actual sales. In the same breath, I probably wouldn’t have made it this far without the internet or technology.
Back in the day, you had to know people to even get to make and release records, and now anyone with a laptop can do it. You also can’t rely on being talented anymore.
You have to give people a reason to choose you over the millions of other artists out there, which adds an extra layer to the artistry that I really enjoy. It forces you to think outside the box, which is where the best art lives.
Which artists would you like to someday work with as your dream duet choices in music?
My dream producers are Rick Rubin and Trent Reznor. Duet choices? Gwen Stefani circa 1996, and Damon Albarn.
What would you like to tell our readers about your new EP and music? (what’s the one thing you want them to get out of it)
This EP sounds like something you grew up listening to, with a modern twist. It’s an amalgamation of all my favorite genres, and I hope it leaves people feeling empowered and ready to take on the world.
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