ME: Your song Vitamin T was suggested to me by Spotify and it immediately became my new favourite song - it was so different, in a good way, in every way! What inspired this song?
KERA: It is an exploration into connection and the importance of acknowledging and understanding the change in some relationships. I was thinking about the people that are no longer in my life and how, at first, that separation caused immense pain and resentment in my heart. In time I began to recognize there were reasons for these changes, and now I've learned to view these experiences through a more compassionate lens. I wrote this song to honor my past relationships and to celebrate those that have given me the tools to identify the type of support I want to give and surround myself with.
M: I really noticed that Vitamin T didn’t have the usual verse chorus verse chorus structure, although not far from it, what do you do to structure your songs?
K: For this song in particular I just started playing a melody and it slowly revealed itself to me. During the duration of writing it, I wouldn’t say I was worried about the structure I just held space for the direction it would lead me to, which required patience. I remember feeling a sadness once I felt the song was completed. As an artist, I am coming to realize that the most exciting part of creativity is in the process and the various challenges along the way that guides us to our discoveries.
M: I get quite a nostalgic almost modern-twist on a 70s genre when listening to your songs. Who would you say is your biggest inspiration musically?
K: This is a tough one to answer because I wouldn’t say I’m really going for anything, I just allow what wants to come out to come out.
M: you have 25k+ monthly listeners, Vitamin T being your biggest song so far. Did you ever expect to reach such numbers?
K: It’s a good song. I don’t pay attention to the numbers. Genuinely, I don’t go on my artist's page because that information doesn’t serve me as a songwriter. It’s really cool to have that many listens, but I believe the second you write songs for the numbers and/or other's approval your toast.
M: When did you decide you wanted to be a musician?
K: Hmmm, I’d say the first time I listened to Elvis. I remember even during Sunday school I would ask the teachers, from time to time, if I could sing an Elvis song, and they always let me.
M: The covers for your songs differ quite a bit. What is the process when choosing/creating a cover?
K: I take one project at a time so each process is different. A lot of intention goes into the process and just sort of playing around with ideas.
M: You haven’t released music for a little while. Can we expect new music any time soon?
K: I’m currently working on a record actually, which is exciting! My process may seem a little slower than others, but it works for me. Less is more.
M: Did covid have an effect on your music or music making?
K: It certainly did! Well for one I had to cancel a few Spring/Fall tours, and haven’t played live since. At the same time, I was sort of relieved that I didn’t have to “promote” myself.
M: I absolutely love your username on Instagram. Is it important to you that you reach an audience similar to yourself?
K: ABSOLUTELY!! Coming out as queer is and will always be one of the greatest acts of love I ever did for myself.
M: I like to end on a fun one - if you could make a song about anything, with the knowledge it would blow up, what would it be about?
K: Great question! I would say Radical Love and Acceptance
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