Anjulie is Bringing to Music Listeners the “Boom”
Anjulie is one songstress you don’t want to miss out on. She’s bold, beautiful, and talented – it shows through her personality and music. Having been in the music industry for some time now, Anjulie’s time to shine has finally come. You may recognize her catchy and sultry sounding singles, like “Boom,” played on CW television shows, such as “Melrose Place” and “The Vampire Diaries.”
Anjulie is one songstress you don’t want to miss out on. She’s bold, beautiful, and talented – it shows through her personality and music. Having been in the music industry for some time now, Anjulie’s time to shine has finally come. You may recognize her catchy and sultry sounding singles, like “Boom,” played on CW television shows, such as “Melrose Place” and “The Vampire Diaries.”
Having just released her debut album, “Anjulie,” Asiance got the chance to sit down with the Canadian-born singer to talk about her start in the music industry, her music and her latest album.
ASIANCE: First off, I want to congratulate you on the release of your debut album. I’ve listened to the entire album and I honestly want to say that it has been playing on my iPod for the past month.
Anjulie: Thank you.
ASIANCE: Looking back on the journey from being an intern at Metalworks Recording Studio to where you are now as a recording artist, what are your thoughts on that? Would you have done anything differently?
Anjulie: Not really. I started writing for other artists and that is a great learning experience. It helped me figure out what kind of music I wanted to do for myself. I ended up w a collection of songs that were so personal only I could sing them. That’s how this record came about.
Official video for “Boom”
ASIANCE: Can you talk briefly about your self-titled album, “Anjulie”? For example, how long did it take to write the material and produce the album? What song off the album is your favorite, and why?
Anjulie: The record took 3 years in total. I started it when I lived in New York then moved to Toronto to flesh it out with my producer Jon Levine. Then I moved to New York once we got signed to finish it up. I don’t really have a favorite song. It’s like asking a mother who her favorite kid is.
ASIANCE: I’ve read that your music is a direct expression of who you are. Are the songs on your alum based on your own experiences?
Anjulie: Yes 99% of the record is autobiographical. Whenever someone wants to date me I get scared if they haven’t heard the record yet because it’s very intimate and revealing.
ASIANCE: People have described your music as being reminiscent of the ‘60s, comparing your voice to that of Nancy Sinatra and Nelly Furtado, and so on. In your own words, how would you describe your musical sound?
Anjulie: It’s like eating a bang of caramel popcorn without the guilt.
ASIANCE: Some would say that being too open about personal things may be too much, and having read that you like to be open about yourself, how would you respond to people who may think that?
Anjulie: I don’t get caught up in what people think of me. That’s the only way to survive in this industry. I don’t believe in creating an image for myself. I am who I am. love it or leave it.
ASIANCE: Do you like the songwriting/producing/recording process more? Or, do you like touring and performing more? And, why?
Anjulie: I really do love it all. Creating the music is sort of like foreplay whereas performing is like the orgasm. Performing for me is a release. It’s a heightened sense of emotion, but I really do love it all.
ASIANCE: What are your thoughts on more Asians, South Asians, and Asian Americans becoming more recognized in mainstream American music, and the entertainment industry in general?
Anjulie: It’s great. I think good art resonates with people. It doesn’t matter what you look like.
ASIANCE: Besides touring, what’s next on your agenda?
Anjulie: I’m working on two records right now. I’m also gearing up for the East coast tour and another video.
For more information on Anjulie, visit www.anjuliemusic.com .
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Anjule was love at first audition. Her whispery voice is very expressive and can communicate a wide range of emotions from cheerfulness to heartache to sadness. I first listened to her after I saw an affiliate selling her album, on myspace, and I’m happy i did.