Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your childhood impacted your musical direction?
A: My parents listened to everything from jazz to nu-metal, so I was constantly absorbing different sounds. I studied jazz academically and learned drums, but my curiosity never let me stick to just one instrument – I had to explore. I’ve always been drawn to music that doesn’t fit neatly into one genre, that feels slightly off, slightly alternative. That’s shaped my own sound, I like twisting and combining elements that don’t seem to belong together, until they somehow make perfect sense.
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 “Polly.”?
A: I want to grow naturally with my fan base. Live shows are key, my music is all about community, and being there in person, singing it to you, is how you truly connect with it. I aim to be honest in every way I share my music, whether it’s social media, press, or on stage – what you see is exactly what you get.
As for anyone about to discover Polly.?
Sit tight, I’m taking you on a journey.
Q: Who is the most inspiring artist for you right now? And where do you find inspiration for making music?
A: Queens of the Stone Age, definitely – Josh Homme in particular. As for inspiration, it comes from everyday feelings, observations and the moods I fall into. Those moments build up and take a certain shape that later forms the concept of the song in my head.
Q: Can you tell us about the story or message behind the song, “Ketch_up.”?
A: “Ketch_up” is an alternative love song. Like most tracks on my upcoming EP, It’s about love, and the heartbreak and self-discovery that come with your early twenties. The song is written from the perspective of a painfully self-aware romantic, craving to feel deeply and addicted to the intensity of emotion. It’s about chasing someone you know you shouldn’t, but can’t resist, because they make you feel what you need – consequences do not matter anymore.
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 “Ketch_up”?
A: The challenge wasn’t technical, it was all about making sure we captured the mood right. That’s always the tricky part.
Q: What is the message of your music? And what are your goals as an artist?
A: I tell my story hoping some young girl out there will hear it and know that feeling different isn’t wrong – it’s what makes you powerful.
As an artist, I embrace the darkest sides of being human. And it doesn’t mean its something specifically bad, it’s just real and it’s necessary.
I’m very tired of this surface polish, pretending and fitting in – I think becoming friends with your own darkness is where the real depth and freedom come.
Q: Who is your dream artist to collaborate with? (dead or alive)
A: Queens of the Stone Age for sure, but let me also have Depeche Mode on that list. And if we’re talking gone-too-soon, I’d love to jam with Chris Cornell or Jeff Buckley if they were still with us.
Q: What is your advice for people interested in pursuing music as a career or for those trying to enter the industry?
A: My biggest advice is to be fully obsessed with what you’re doing. Talent and hard work matter but If you don’t wake up and fall asleep visualising your music, your art, and where you want it to take you, it won’t stick. You’ve got to keep doing something every single day to move it forward, consistency is the key – even if you are not sure whether you are doing it right.
I think this industry is too tough if you’re only half in.
Q: If you could go back in time and give a younger you some words of wisdom, what would they be?
A: Focus on what you can do, not what you can’t. Be softer with yourself and with others – and take it easy, girl, it’s gonna be okay.
