Today we’d like to introduce you to VIX.
Hi VIX, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Since 2016, I’ve been playing covers/original music both acoustic or with a band all over Miami. In 2018, I made my streaming debut with my first single, Icy. I am heavily inspired by Amy Winehouse and Queen. I’d say my writing style is like Amy’s and my performance style is like Freddie Mercury’s. During peak pandemic, I moved to Atlanta to continue writing and recording with my producer and friend, Ricky, where we managed to release three other singles and even a music video! Summer 2020, I did my first gig as an opener for Miami local, Twelve’len on his Sugar Hill Express tour. It was such an amazing experience to play different venues in Florida and I even got the opportunity to play a show in New York’s, The Bowery Electric. Living back and forth from Miami to Atlanta this whole year has been so rewarding in every way. I hope to release the music I’m currently working on between Fall 2022 and early 2023. I’d like to give a shout-out to Holmes, Keanu, and Vinny for being so patient with me while I learned more about my artistry and music in general. They were over 90% of my gigs this year and have been elevating my shows with their incredible talents since 2018… forever grateful.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
For me, my biggest obstacle is and always has been myself. I was extremely dedicated to my music and writing until I moved to Miami from Salt Lake City in 2008. The move was a huge culture shock for me and set me spiraling into a huge depression. I’ve tackled a lot of toxic relationships (both romantic and not) that I can admit to investing a lot of unnecessary energy on. I would say I’m very hard on myself but I’m starting to accept that some things are beyond my control. Despite all, I’d be nothing without all my setbacks since it gave me the ability to fall in love with myself all over again.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Since my last release, I’ve been experimenting more with different sounds. My music has always been known for being recorded with live instruments, which has definitely elongated my release process, but is what I feel sets my sound apart. This time, I plan to play around with different digital plug ins keeping my vintage sound consistent yet fresh. I feel my songwriting has matured a whole lot since then, and I’m excited to get back into the studio to write about how I see love and the world at 26. From now on, I only want to release shit I’m proud of and that I’d replay over and over again… I don’t really have anything out that I feel that way about.
What were you like growing up?
I remember being a force to be reckoned with when I was really young, from like age 4 to age 11. I was so obsessed with Christina Aguilera’s rawness, confidence and voice. I was so brutally honest about everything and even more so with myself. I always felt limitless and would put on a show any chance I could — the world was my stage. One of my goals as an artist is to accomplish this dream. I continue to work towards to make the young and fearless VIX very proud.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: instagram.com/vixmvsic
- SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/selaromvixmusic
- Other: linktr.ee/vixmvsic
Image Credits
Pictures by: @officially_dago, @tinapphoto, @thebrainwave and @christography13
