Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your childhood impacted your musical direction?
A: Like so many others who grew up in the ’70s, I was utterly obsessed with David Bowie. He was constantly spinning on the turntable, occasionally interrupted by Lou Reed’s Transformer. I might have been quite single-minded, but I had no interest in listening to anything else.
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 “Anulaibar”?
A: Breaking through as an unknown musician is extremely difficult, and I don’t really have those intentions. If it happens, it happens. The joy for me lies in making the music. What happens next is beyond my control. However, it’s not easy to discover Anulaibar because 95 percent of the songs are not available digitally. I might consider changing that, when I think about it.
Q: Who is the most inspiring artist for you right now? And where do you find inspiration for making music?
A: I don’t think I’m inspired by him, but right now, I’ve had a resurgence where I’m listening to a lot of Morrissey. It’s quite challenging to pinpoint what inspires you. Suddenly, a song pops into your head without knowing where it came from. It’s rather amusing.
Q: Can you tell us about the story or message behind the song, “Judy’s Carol.”?
A: When the melody was complete, I got Christmas vibes. Since I often write film scripts, it was natural to craft the lyrics as a short story. The lyrics became a way to visualize what I saw in my mind: a dying girl in a Christmassy London, about 130 years ago.
Q: How would you describe your sound in one word for potential listeners?
A: Beautiful
Q: Did you face any challenges while writing or recording “Judy’s Carol”?
A: Because the song felt entirely natural, it came together extremely quickly and easily. When songwriting feels sluggish, there’s probably something wrong with the composition. Or you are having a really bad day.
Q: What is the message of your music? And what are your goals as an artist?
A: This song sounds different from what I’ve previously released. A song with Anulaibar can really sound like anything. My goal as an artist or composer is to have as much fun as possible. It’s about inner satisfaction, and enjoying people who like it.
Q: Who is your dream artist to collaborate with? (dead or alive)
A: That was a tough one. But I’d probably say Henrik Berggren, who was previously a member of the Swedish indie band Broder Daniel. Unfortunately, he was struck with ME several years ago, leaving him bedridden. It’s incredibly tragic for such a talented man.
Q: What is your advice for people interested in pursuing music as a career or for those trying to enter the industry?
A: The music industry is tough, and obviously, there’s no room for everyone. If things are moving too slowly, I think trying out work as a songwriter could be an option. The music industry, film industry, and gaming industry will always need good composers unless AI completely takes over.
Q: If you could go back in time and give a younger you some words of wisdom, what would they be?
A: Don’t try to do everything by yourself. Sometimes it’s wise to contact a really seasoned musician to make your song soar. For me, it was completely unthinkable 20 years ago. Today, that way of thinking is very foolhardy.
