Ania: 'Power Plays', 'Discovering music on my own' & Growing up global.

In this episode of the Sound Like Us podcast, singer-songwriter Ania shares her unique journey through music, influenced by her diverse upbringing across multiple countries. She discusses her debut album, the impact of mental health on her career, and her upcoming album, Power Plays. Ania reflects on her musical inspirations, the challenges of moving frequently, and her aspirations to connect with audiences through her art.TakeawaysAnia's upbringing in various countries shaped her musical influences.She discovered her passion for music independently, without a musical family background.Her debut album, 'The Light Comes', reflects her teenage experiences and emotions.Mental health challenges led to a hiatus in her music career.Ania emphasizes the importance of prioritizing mental health in her life and career.She finds beauty in the struggles of mental illness and aims to inspire others through her music.Live performances have become a significant part of her artistic expression.Ania's new album, 'Power Plays', explores personal themes and experiences.She plans to release an EP focused on mental health in the future.Ania hopes to make a positive impact on people's lives through her music.Follow Ania online:Website: AniaMusicX.com Instagram: @AniaMusicX TikTok: @AniaMusicXLike, Follow, Share, Subscribe to The Sounds Like Us podcast on: Instagram: @soundslikeuspodcastYouTube: @soundslikeuspodSound bites"I had to discover music on my own.""I still perform it sometimes.""I love singing Amy Winehouse."Chapters00:00 Ania's Journey: A Musical Nomad04:04 The Impact of Culture on Music06:38 The Light Comes In: Debut Album Reflections09:16 Mental Health and Music: A Personal Struggle11:59 Resilience Through Adversity14:33 Power Phase: The New Album17:11 The Creative Process: From Home Studio to Production18:24 Musical Influences and Favorites19:44 Recording Experiences and Personal Growth21:28 Songs with Personal Meaning23:30 Impactful Music and Future Projects25:04 Memorable Live Show Moments25:27 Connection with Music and Artists26:45 Future Aspirations and Upcoming Releases28:35 Engagement and Social Media Presence31:33 Ania’s brand new song ‘Electricity’.KeywordsAnia, singer-songwriter, music, mental health, debut album, Power Plays, live performances, musical journey, influences, personal growthHashtags: #AniaMusic #PowerPlays #MusicJourney #SpotifyPodcastPlease like, follow, share and subscribe in all the usual places (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon podcasts, Instagram and YouTube). If you fancy joining me on the podcast, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll get you on.  The Sounds Like Us podcast merch store is now live. Check out https://soundslikeus.myshopify.com/ with code ‘FIRSTPLAY1’ for 15% off tote bags. More items coming soon!Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.