By: Staff
Eva Nolia Vae drops an electrifying new single "Feel the Sun" with captivating vocals and stunning instrumentation.
Eva Nolia Vae is a Berlin-based solo artist whose music blends the complexities of life into an eclectic mix of genres, from jazz and indie to soul. Her latest single "Feel The Sun," part of her debut EP "Empty Hands," is a raw, introspective reflection on self-discovery and the struggle to find what truly works for one’s emotional well-being. Having only started her music career at 24 with no prior experience, Eva’s journey over six years has led to this profound release, showcasing her growth as a musician and a person.
"Feel The Sun" was produced with Sam Hatchwell and features contributions from accomplished Berlin-based musicians, including African session drummer Clinton Agu and jazz saxophonist Marius Dick. The EP was recorded in Berlin-Neukölln, reflecting the city’s vibrant cultural scene. With heartfelt lyrics, unique soundscapes, and a story of resilience, Eva Nolia Vae is an emerging artist who delivers music that resonates deeply with those seeking authenticity and connection.
How this song was to experience: "Feel the Sun" immediately kicks off with an exciting and captivating beat sequence that’s unforgettable from the moment you hear it. It's followed by Eva Nolia Vae’s incredible vocal performance. To say this artist’s vocals are unique is an understatement. They are absolutely stunning, with tones that swirl and roll, creating an electric and unpredictable sound that’s thrilling to follow. It’s like jazz—where the beauty comes from playing the notes with just enough difference to make it fresh, yet still recognizable. This vocalist manages to create a jazz version of her own song while performing it. It’s hands down one of the most creative processes we’ve experienced so far. Every breath in the performance pulls you in deeper, making you think you know what’s coming next—but then surprising you every time.
There’s a tremendous moment at the 1:29 mark when Eva’s soaring Broadway-style vocals explode with emotion and beauty. What follows is a "dance of vocals," like watching someone leap gracefully across the stage. But this time, the dance happens with her voice, and it's just pure excellence. As the song progresses, the emotion gets closer and more intimate. You feel like you’ve been transported to a private jazz club, with a spotlight on Eva Nolia Vae, performing just for you, even though you’re surrounded by a room full of people.
To top off this already breathtaking track, the horns envelop the vocals, lifting them higher and pushing them forward with absolute grace. It’s a layered, well-crafted piece of music.
With the soft and gentle expelling of breath, the song comes to an incredibly peaceful conclusion, leaving you in awe.
Eva Nolia Vae has delivered a stunning performance in "Feel the Sun." Her unique vocals, coupled with brilliant instrumentation, create an unforgettable experience. You’ll be left wanting more from this extraordinary artist.
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Powerful Quote we found about this artist:
“Like a recurring memory that doesn’t want to be defined yet remains truthful, her performance is rather a singular moment of intimacy than a show.”
Wait….. there's more!
We caught up with this exciting and artist, for:
“The Cage” Music Blog, to talk about music and learn more about them.
Here’s how it went:
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Hello Eva Nolia Vae, we’re thrilled to have you for this interview! We've thoroughly enjoyed diving into your music and exploring your work, and now we’re even more eager to discover more about you, both personally and professionally.
How long have you been making music?
I started making music when I was 24. I am turning 31 on the 22nd of September, so it has been about 7 years which seems crazy to me. Definitely does not feel that long. I can still remember the days of pacing around in my room being scared of my own courage very well. Time has passed quickly though since then. I think it’s because I got really deep into it right from the start and because the journey always keeps on changing.
Was there always a desire to create music, or did you have an event in your life that made you realize this is what you want to do as a profession?
When I was 23 I worked in film as a production design assistant. My job was mainly to pick up and deliver props for the movie. So for most of my day, I drove. Because I like to sing in the car I ended up singing everyday for pretty much the whole 6 weeks that the film project lasted. It was the first movie I worked on and I wasn't sure if it was the right path for me. I missed creativity in the job and envied the director who got to have the vision and the power of making the final decisions. Having so much time to sing and to listen to music I kept having this daydream of what it would be like if I pursued a life in music. In my youth, when I mainly sang in my parent’s bathroom and a school choir, I never felt I was talented enough to become an actual musician. When I got back to Berlin after the movie had finished I was unsure what to pursue in my life. I was already 23 and had studied philosophy. I didn't play any instruments or know any musicians. The only music scene I knew was the Berlin electronic music scene which never really spoke to me, at least not musically. But somehow this vision I had of myself performing and making music every day didn't leave me alone. About a year later I decided to go travel to make up my mind what I was going to do with my life. I met a friend in Colombia and already on the third day, I found myself sitting on a beach shaving my hair off having decided that I was going to become a musician. It certainly felt like a crazy idea and I knew it was going to be difficult. But it also felt like the right and only thing to do. Because if I looked at it without fear clouding my judgment I was overcome with joy and excitement. I knew that it would be a dream come true if I could somehow make it happen.
What instruments do you play? Which is your favorite?
I think my voice will always be my favourite instrument. Singing is what first drew me to music. There is so much nuance in the voice that’s almost not even perceivable sometimes but always direct. It’s your self-created frequency, your own vibration filled with your own personal tone and character (of the day). It’s controlled as much by mood and attitude as it is by technique. And when it’s easy and free there is quite nothing like singing your heart out.
I also play Bass and Guitar though and love both of them as well. Being the groove when playing Bass and what that does to me is a whole different thing than singing. I love to feel the different facets of playing music. Same with guitar. It’s so expressive and so unique with each player. How you strum a chord or bend a note, the way you touch the string, it’s all audible in the sound produced and never the same with two players. I adore that it is such a personal instrument with such an extreme range of individuality.
What instrument do you use as the foundation to start your musical creations with?
Usually my voice and guitar but it truly depends on the day. I don’t have a specific approach or routine when it comes to creating music. Whatever happens happens and I can always tell by my reaction to what I’m playing if I want to keep it or just enjoy it for the moment.
For my next musical endeavour, I want to focus more on bass again as the foundation for the song. Bass was the first instrument I learned so in the beginning I made a lot of music with just bass, drum samples and voice. I’m looking forward to returning to that sonic frame since I ll also record my next EP in my home studio on my own. It’s truly a return to the setting I had in the beginning. But in all honesty, I constantly have a lot of ideas and make a lot of plans that tend to change on me.
What are the main challenges you face as a solo artist, and how do the benefits of working independently compare?
Being a solo artist is all I know so far. I enjoy the creative freedom of it and try to see it as a chance to fully express my own experiences and feelings. But I’m also looking forward to sharing it with a band someday. I see it as a privilege to enjoy somebody else’s talent and company. I ll certainly never forget when Marius Max came into the studio and played saxophone on my tracks and colored them in notes that I couldn’t imagine. Or when Roland Satterwhite played violin on my first single Empty Hands and gave it a sound that suited the emotion of the song perfectly.
I love playing solo but of course it limits the musical experience in a certain way because the music comes only from my voice and guitar. At the same time it allows for an intimacy that is hard to create when playing with a full band.
What has been the most motivating force in creating your music?
Ever since I dared to become a musician I don’t see any other life possible for me. I just don’t want to do anything else with my days. It’s hard to explain where it comes from but ever since I let myself accept that this is what I want to do, I’m always driven to make it happen somehow. Some of the drive comes surely from the joy of playing, singing and creating, the joy of expressing myself. But that’s not all it is. It’s like this inherent need to do it because I now know that it’s who I am and I would betray myself if I wouldn’t do it.
Can you share your experience performing solo at Donau 115 in Berlin? How did that experience influence you and contribute to your sense of achievement?
That concert was amazing. I had goosebumps all over my body for half of it. Donau115 is quite a small, intimate location and not very dark so you can see the audience well and they’re right in front of you. From the start, I had a very strong connection to the people in the room listening which is a truly beautiful feeling. Just seeing the peoples reactions to the songs and the changes in them was incredible. I appreciate it so much when people let me take them on a journey and share the experience with me. I also did the sound myself that day and it was just the way I liked it which is not always the case when playing live. It was only my third gig but I felt very free and unburdened on stage. There is just a certain kind of magic that happens sometimes when playing and singing freely, full of honesty.
After the gig I went to my favorite jam session and the musicians there told me it was actually difficult to get a gig at Donau115. I didn’t know that actually and it made me feel appreciated and recognized which I think any artist longs for in the beginning. So that of course rounded the whole experience up perfectly.
We’ve heard that your performance at Donau 115 took place on a Wednesday, which is also the day you were born, and that all your shows are scheduled for Wednesdays. This is quite intriguing. Can you shed some light on the significance of Wednesdays in your life and career?
Wednesdays didn’t mean much in my life before. But then the jam session I always went to and that taught me a lot was on a Wednesday. So it kind of became the day of the week when it was time to go out and make music for an audience. Then when I started playing live, my first gigs were all on a Wednesday. So it just became a day of many unforgettable experiences. I also release my music on Wednesdays now. Usually the music industry prefers to release new music on Fridays and it has its advantages but I wanted to go with a different day that would be my day. Wednesdays have given me so many memories and I like it that the week is not yet over and still bears a lot of potential. So when I had to decide which day would become my release day I looked up which day of the week I was born and funnily enough it was also a Wednesday, so now that’s my day. If it’s a Wednesday I might have just released new music.
Not all my concerts are purposely scheduled for a Wednesday though. By now I’ve also played on other days and enjoyed it just as much.
Most people love or hate social media—where do you land?
Somewhere in the middle I suppose. The day I realized I couldn’t avoid having social media was a difficult one for me because it’s not what I gravitate to naturally. I didn’t have it before and just wasn’t very interested in social media being a part of my life. I was one of those teenagers whose heart started pounding when changing her Facebook profile picture and it still feels a bit strange to me to make myself the object of attention outside of performing. I also love a little illusion and mystery in artists and social media isn’t always the right platform for that. But I want my music to get out there and to have possibilities, so there is no way around social media and I’m participating.
I don’t want to condemn something that I don’t know well yet since I only got it at the beginning of the year. So far it has actually surprised me. It can be very interesting and a very useful tool, inspiring at times. But I’ll admit that the algorithm and I are not familiar enough with each other to truly make the most of it. So my experience of it is certainly not born out of the full potential it has.
All in all I think it’s a big part of modern society and that’s something worth acknowledging. While change and the seemingly forced attendance of it can have a sour taste sometimes, it’s our responsibility as artists to at least observe it. And as a musician I appreciate that there is a way today to reach people and to get in touch with my listeners.
If there was one thing you could change about the music industry, what would it be?
I can only speak on my experience as a self-releasing solo artist who is not signed to any label or has a team behind her. So far I am actually surprised how many opportunities there are for independent artists. I’m definitely glad to be alive in the current music industry that is not only dominated by major labels anymore. I’m very grateful for the chance to be independent and to own the rights to my music. There is also so much information out there for independent artists to learn from and so many platforms to connect with other musicians and music industry professionals. Many of those sharing their knowledge come from the music industry or are independent musicians themselves. So it doesn’t feel like there is no way of getting access. It’s work and has nothing to do with making music but there’s a way.
If I could change one thing it is how Spotify pays artists because it’s not a fair system right now. It’s hard making a living from music, especially in the beginning. But I think it’s also on us artists and the audience to voice and demand a change there.
Eva Nolia Vae, thank you so much, we appreciate you taking the time to talk to us!
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