35. The Songs My Eyes Hear with Neonomora

In this episode of Before We Get There, host Nicholas Braman interviews Neonomora, an award-winning indie musician from Jakarta, Indonesia. Known for her dark and electrifying sound, Neonomora shares her experiences and influences, including the impact of motherhood, her musical evolution, and the challenges of being an outcast. She reflects on her early life in various countries, her struggle with bullying, and how these shaped her identity as an artist. Neonomora also discusses the pressure of maintaining success, the importance of genuine artistic expression, and her upcoming album, inspired by significant life changes, including becoming a mother and her parents' divorce during the pandemic. Neonomora's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neonomora/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wETOVaHW3AJa8mB6zFo2F?si=mGSOZOdwSaCgFFfNoHuaKg  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NEONOMORA  Podcast links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2h9gsrWKH9C1KY1OzR12kr?si=2a4d19970632465f       Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-we-get-there/id1775182252 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforewegettherepodcast/    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nicholasbraman Website: https://nicholasbraman.com/podcast   00:00 Introduction to Music Artist Neonomra 03:28 Early Musical Influences and Synesthesia 07:30 Parental Expectations and Career Challenges 10:16 Living Abroad and Cultural Experiences 14:34 Artistic Growth and Musical Journey 20:15 The Artist's Journey: Embracing the Present 24:42 The Evolution of an Artist: From Dark to Bright 28:58 New Beginnings: Motherhood and Inspiration 36:05 Adapting to Change: Lessons from Different Places 40:44 Looking Forward: Future Projects and Inspirations