Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your childhood impacted your musical direction?
A: My name is Amelina, I’m 12 years old, I was born in Russia and now I live in Spain. I learned to read very early and I was always surrounded by books, stories and music. When I was very small my parents took me to Suzuki violin classes, then later to theatre and vocal lessons, so performing became something natural for me. I think my childhood taught me that imagination is not just for games — it can become songs, characters and whole little worlds.
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 “Amelina”?
A: Right now I’m growing step by step: releasing songs, playing local concerts, being active on social media and working with blogs and playlists that support new artists. I love connecting with people through stories behind my songs, not just through the sound. If you are just discovering me, I want you to feel like you’ve found a friend who understands how confusing and exciting growing up can be. My main message is: you don’t have to be perfect or “ready” — you just have to keep moving, one small step at a time.
Q: Who is the most inspiring artist for you right now? And where do you find inspiration for making music?
A: It’s hard to choose just one, but I really love artists like Miley Cyrus in The Climb era/Hannah Montana, Avril Lavigne, and some Russian singers. I admire how they can be powerful and vulnerable at the same time. My inspiration usually comes from real life: moving to a new country, school drama, friendships, feeling lonely and then finding my place again. Sometimes my dad or mom will say a phrase that sticks in my head, and that becomes the title or the hook of a song.
Q: Can you tell us about the story or message behind the song, “A New Year’s Wish”?
A: “A New Year’s Wish” is about that magical moment when the old year is ending and you get a tiny pause to ask yourself: Who do I want to be next? For me it’s not only about fireworks and parties, it’s about quietly wishing for more kindness, more courage and more honesty with yourself. I imagined a girl standing by the window on New Year’s Eve, thinking about all the things that went wrong and all the things that could go right if she believes a little more. The song says that you don’t have to wait for a miracle — you can become your own New Year’s wish.
Q: How would you describe your sound in one word for potential listeners?
A: I would say: hopeful.
Q: Did you face any challenges while writing or recording “A New Year’s Wish”?
A: Yes, of course! The biggest challenge was to keep the balance between “holiday song” and “real feelings”. I didn’t want it to sound like a jingle — I wanted it to feel honest, like a real conversation with yourself at midnight. In the studio I also had to learn how to control my emotions so I wouldn’t rush the phrases when I got excited. But those small challenges actually helped me grow a lot as a singer.
Q: What is the message of your music? And what are your goals as an artist?
A: The main message of my music is: it’s okay to be in the middle of the process. You can be scared, shy, confused, and still be strong and moving forward. I want my songs to tell other kids and teens: you’re not alone, and you’re allowed to dream big even if you feel small right now.
As an artist my goals are to keep learning, to perform more live shows in different countries, and to make albums that feel like stories you want to live inside. And of course, to stay honest and not lose the joy of making music.
Q: Who is your dream artist to collaborate with? (dead or alive)
A: I have a long list! From the living artists, maybe Miley Cyrus, because I feel very connected to “The Climb” and her emotional style. I’d also love to sing with someone like Avril Lavigne or a big Disney composer who works on animated movies. From the past, maybe Ozzy Osbourne — just to feel that stage energy for one song would be incredible.
Q: What is your advice for people interested in pursuing music as a career or for those trying to enter the industry?
A: My advice, even if I’m still very young, is: don’t wait until you feel “ready”. Start small, with what you have. Practice a lot, listen a lot, and learn from people who are better than you, but don’t try to copy them completely. And remember, music is not only about numbers and likes — it’s about building something true that will still mean something to you many years later.
Q: If you could go back in time and give a younger you some words of wisdom, what would they be?
A: I would tell my younger self: Don’t be so afraid of making mistakes in front of other people. Nobody is watching you as strictly as you are watching yourself. It’s okay if your first attempts are messy or imperfect — that’s how you learn. And I would repeat the same phrase my dad once told me: “You don’t have to jump to the top. Just go step by step.”
