Ananya Birla

Eminem is like a God to me. Besides that, Kurt Cobain has been my evergreen musical guru.

Music means life and love in its purest form. It's about capturing your emotions and celebrating everything about life.

My parents have always been very supportive. Whenever any of them says they are proud of me that's the highlight of my day!

The beauty of music is that it is a universal language. I truly believe it knows no boundaries of any kind.

I would describe my sound in the field of electro pop. A combination of deep yet simple lyrics coupled with easy beats.

I have always been musically inclined, whether it's been playing the santoor from a young age or writing poetry that has now evolved into songwriting. So, I wouldn't really call it a focus shift, but just pursuing a career path I am passionate about.

I have promised my mum that I am going to get a degree even if I turn 50.

Aaron Pearce, a Grammy-winning producer sent me 14 songs, out of which I opted for Let There be Love.' My strategic manager Greg Thompson pitched it to SiriusXM and it all just came together.

I love music and I want to make India proud on a global level and I will not stop till it happens, I don't think there will be a finish line.

I actually started learning the santoor around the age of 9. I was inspired by my mother who I used to watch play for hours.

I have always felt most comfortable singing in English, perhaps because I think in English.

There are not many musicians from India who are working internationally in pop. My aim is to change that and show the world that we have so much more to offer.

The pandemic has been such an awful time for so many people around the world, but it has also been a reminder for us about the things that really matter - the people in our lives and the love we have for them.

I started writing poetry when I was 12 years old and also undertook vocal training since a young age. However, it was only during my time at the University of Oxford did the musician in me came alive.

I am following my dream. I've always loved music and believed in making music.

Mental health is an issue ailing everyone - it is so omnipresent in society, we must work towards making it better.

My sole intent is to spread love through music - to let people know the power of music.

Music has influenced my life and is one of the most treasured things for me. It speaks a universal language and for me, it is extremely important to stay connected to it.

I write about personal experiences.

I am privileged to have people around me who understand mental illnesses and mental health. However, the stigma around it is huge.