If you try to look up artist and producer Elohim, you're likely to find an individual in the shadows or with hair covering her face. And that's exactly how she wants it. Based in Los Angeles, this musician wants your attention focused on the music. However, after listening to her debut self-titled EP as well as her latest collaboration with Louis the Child, "Love Is Alive," it's pretty easy to be drawn to the sounds and away from the visuals.
We had a chance to get to know Elohim a little bit better. Hop to the next page to read the full interview.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
You've talked about how you blend different styles from Chopin to Hendrix to Radiohead. What draws you to these artists and your favorite types of music?
What draws me in is the individuality and diversity within each one of these artists. I am inspired by depth and inventiveness. My senses are activated by all sorts of interesting sounds. I really just seek authenticity, unapologetic beautiful artistic authenticity. You can feel when it is real.
How has your classical piano training helped you when it comes to your songwriting?
I often think it is ingrained in my brain and without thinking about it it just appears in everything I do.
Define the ideal song.
Gives you tears, yet makes you smile. The ideal song fills me with indescribable euphoria. Makes me feel invincible yet hyper aware of all the tingly feelings in my body.
Talk about the first song you ever wrote.
I used to sing about butterflies when I was 5.
What can you tell us about "Love Is Alive"?
It came from a really genuine place. Robby, Freddy and myself met up at a studio in LA and made this song. It was our first time meeting. We danced, smiled, and laughed a lot. It was one of the most fun collaborative sessions I have been in. I feel fear a lot from the state of our world and I always dream of a place where you can be carefree because you know it is safe because love is the only thing that's alive and on anyone’s mind.
You've done an amazing job at letting the songs speak for themselves without us necessarily attaching your face to them. What inspired this decision to keep your physical self detached from the music?
It wasn't entirely intentional at first but became really important to me, or more so became a part of me. I love mystery and intrigue. I think we can all use a bit more of that in our lives. I love the idea of the music embodying and representing me. I want to create a world, an escape, where sound and visual art coincide to bring peace of mind.
The lyrics are quite powerful and emotional. Do you ever feel like you're putting too much out there? A little too vulnerable?
Not at all. Writing is my way of confessing and coping. It is essential to me as an artist to always be genuine. I am saying it so other people don't have to but so they can find comfort in knowing they are not alone. I can honestly only write what I am feeling. The other day I was really sick so I wrote a song about being sick.
What's currently your favorite song to perform?
They are all so different and challenging in their own ways live. I enjoy performing "GUTS." Yelling "THESE GUTS ARE GONE" on the chorus is very medicinal.
What's next for Elohim?
I am very excited for my upcoming live performances, including festivals, that are on the horizon. I am always and forever creating and expanding. I will definitely put out an album. I hope to continue to evolve into the artist and human I want to be.
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