Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your childhood impacted your musical direction?
A: I was born and raised in India, and music was always a part of my life, even when I didn’t realize how deeply it would shape me. My dad introduced me to everything music from the 60s to the early 2000s. I started singing as a way to escape, to make sense of feelings I didn’t have words for. Growing up in a world where stability is prized over creative risk made choosing this path harder, but it also gave me a deep fire to prove that art is just as powerful and essential.
Q: How are you planning on growing your fan base and sharing your music with the world? What message do you have for anyone who is about to discover “IZORA”?
A: I’m focused on building real connection with live shows, content that’s honest and a little raw, and just showing up authentically on social media. I believe the fan base grows when people feel seen and understood, so that’s the energy I bring to every song and performance. To anyone discovering me for the first time, welcome to the chaos and the calm. My music is for the overthinkers, the feelers, the dreamers, and anyone trying to make peace with who they are.
Q: Who is the most inspiring artist for you right now? And where do you find inspiration for making music?
A: RAYE, hands down. Her journey as an independent artist, the vulnerability in her lyrics, and the way she blends soul, pop, and jazz with raw emotion is incredibly inspiring to me. She took back her power and created something that felt entirely her own and that’s the kind of artist I want to be.
Q: Can you tell us about the story or message behind the song, “Bring me down.”?
A: “Bring Me Down” is about reclaiming your power. I wrote it after a period where I was constantly second-guessing myself and letting other people’s opinions shape who I thought I was. It’s angry, bold, and freeing. It’s me choosing to rise, even when it feels easier to shrink. It’s for anyone who’s been underestimated or made to feel like they’re too much.
Q: How would you describe your sound in one word for potential listeners?
A: Cinematic
Q: Did you face any challenges while writing or recording “Bring me down”?
A: Well for one I was back home in India, so most of this was was worked on remotely with my producers being in LA. It was definitely a challenge but I enjoyed it.
Q: What is the message of your music? And what are your goals as an artist?
A: The message is simple: your feelings are valid, your voice matters, and you’re never alone in what you’re going through. My goal is to keep creating music that feels like a safe place for people, whether that’s to cry, dance, scream, or heal. Long term? I want to sell out stadiums, and use my platform to champion equality, mental health, and love in all its forms.
Q: Who is your dream artist to collaborate with? (dead or alive)
A: FINNEAS. That’s all I’ll say.
Q: What is your advice for people interested in pursuing music as a career or for those trying to enter the industry?
A: Know your “why.” The music industry can be brutal, and there will be moments when it tests every part of you. But if you’re doing it for the love of it, for how it heals you and others then keep going. Stay grounded, be kind, build a community, and trust your gut more than the noise.
Q: If you could go back in time and give a younger you some words of wisdom, what would they be?
A: This is a good one.. I wouldn’t say much, I’d just give her a really long hug.
