Adele, Duffy, and Amy Winehouse come to mind. Stated: There has been a resurgence of “retro lounge” music the last few years‚ particularly female vocalists. I really enjoy working with people who get your vision but can put a spin on it that you would never have thought of and really bring the idea to life. I would present initial ideas to Guy and he would then take that vision and create a world around it that was cinematically dramatic but also thought-provoking, for example, putting the narrative of “Settle Down” into the context of young girls. Visuals are very important to me they’re an extension of the music and the world. KIMBRA: Both clips were a close collaboration with the director Guy Franklin (Mammal Films). Stated: Your videos have a very distinct look and feel. I am most influenced by music that touches me emotionally but also surprises me on a musical level. Artists like Prince are perfect examples of musicians who have been able to find that balance. I think this change in taste really provoked in me a desire to write music that could push boundaries and be ‘pop’, but also challenging. KIMBRA: I definitely gravitated towards jazz when I was growing up but around the age of 16 some friends introduced me to bands like The Mars Volta and artists like Bjork, Jeff Buckley, Rufus Wainwright, etc. Who would you count as some of your influences? Stated: Your music recalls jazz greats such as Nina Simone. We chatted about her influences, creative process, and the path of her young career, and are lucky enough to debut the “Making of Cameo Lover” video you see below.
Her vocals are saturated with jazz and soul influences, she writes her own music and lyrics, and maintains tight creative control over every aspect of her career.
More recently, she’s exploded into the international spotlight for her duet with Australian artist, Gotye, on the chart-topping single, “Somebody That I Used to Know.” Kimbra is making pop music that will pull you from your seat and have you listening on a loop. Momentum was already building prior to the release of her debut album, Vows, thanks to her stylish video collaborations with director Guy Franklin for her “Cameo Lover” and “Settle Down” singles. Kimbra is a singer/songwriter from New Zealand currently based in Melbourne, Australia.
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