Q&A
Singer/Songwriter RIMANTE shares her influences with Serendipity
When did you start making music?
I have always been singing around and started writing songs as soon as I learned to play the guitar, which was when I was about 15. But my music as it is now started taking shape in 2009 when I finally got around to getting into recording and producing. So I guess my active music began couple of years ago.
How would you describe your debut album?
Well I'd say the album is a bit of mix of various influences that I've gone through. That's why I called it touches. Because it basically touches on various genres and various angles of music. I agree that it wouldn't be your typical fluent album, because I did allow myself to experiment and search for sounds. It was beginning of my path in recording and I wanted to explore. Overall it's a pretty personal album and I'd say quite sweet.
What are your main musical influences?
This is a tricky question, because I listen to a lot of music and I'm not sure if all of them influence me. And the ones that do influence me won't be necessarily recognizable in my songs. The few I could point out - Nirvana - the reason I picked up the guitar. Kurt Elling - because he is the master of singing and that is very inspiring. MGMT - because they're quite experimental, but also radio material. David Bowie - always.
You have an eclectic style, do you have any favourite designers or style icons?
They have changed a bit... Now my favorite is Tilda Swinton. I love strong masculine looks. And I'm growing to love Japanese designers Number (N)ine, Undercover, Phenomenon... But at the moment I feel classic and simplicity, I'm in New york so Calvin Klein and Club Monaco
You’re well travelled any favourite haunts?
New York is my new favorite haunt! all of it! seriously - go and experience it!
Discover Rimante's music at MySpace http://www.myspace.com/rimantemusic/music
When did you start making music?
I have always been singing around and started writing songs as soon as I learned to play the guitar, which was when I was about 15. But my music as it is now started taking shape in 2009 when I finally got around to getting into recording and producing. So I guess my active music began couple of years ago.
How would you describe your debut album?
Well I'd say the album is a bit of mix of various influences that I've gone through. That's why I called it touches. Because it basically touches on various genres and various angles of music. I agree that it wouldn't be your typical fluent album, because I did allow myself to experiment and search for sounds. It was beginning of my path in recording and I wanted to explore. Overall it's a pretty personal album and I'd say quite sweet.
What are your main musical influences?
This is a tricky question, because I listen to a lot of music and I'm not sure if all of them influence me. And the ones that do influence me won't be necessarily recognizable in my songs. The few I could point out - Nirvana - the reason I picked up the guitar. Kurt Elling - because he is the master of singing and that is very inspiring. MGMT - because they're quite experimental, but also radio material. David Bowie - always.
You have an eclectic style, do you have any favourite designers or style icons?
They have changed a bit... Now my favorite is Tilda Swinton. I love strong masculine looks. And I'm growing to love Japanese designers Number (N)ine, Undercover, Phenomenon... But at the moment I feel classic and simplicity, I'm in New york so Calvin Klein and Club Monaco
You’re well travelled any favourite haunts?
New York is my new favorite haunt! all of it! seriously - go and experience it!
Discover Rimante's music at MySpace http://www.myspace.com/rimantemusic/music
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