saachisen photographed by Julia Boehm
1. At what age did you realize that this was your true passion?
I’ve been singing since I was a toddler but I think I fully fell in love with music when I started writing songs. I wrote my first song when I was around 12 and it felt like I could start to express myself better than I ever could with just words.
2. When did you really start pursuing music with laser focus?
I had a chance to do music full time when I finished school but I decided to go to university instead. I don’t at all regret that decision because I loved what I learned as an engineer. After graduating I was putting all the energy I could outside of work into music, but I’ve really come back at it with renewed focus following the end of the pandemic.
3. What advice do you have for someone who is just starting out?
I would say to write loads and record loads and figure out what kind of music you really like to make. Not everything will be amazing, but the more you create, the more you’ll hone in on what works, and your enjoyment and pride will shine through in the quality of the music.
4. What is your favorite song that you've made?
The one I’ve just released, The Gap, is definitely my favourite recorded track. It feels to me like it’s exactly what I dreamed it would sound like when I first wrote the song a few years ago.
5. If you could thank one person right now who would it be and why?
I’d thank my mum for always believing in my potential. Without someone always dreaming big about what I could achieve, I’d not have achieved half of what I have.
saachisen photographed by Julia Boehm
6. Who do you see yourself collaborating with next?
It would be lovely to collaborate with any of the friends I’ve made on my musical journey, or Roundhouse Resident Artist family. I’ve met so many phenomenally talented people who are also just wonderful human beings, so I can imagine working with them would be lots of fun!
7. What has been your most memorable moment?
Playing in London and looking out at a crowd of 10,000 people was extremely memorable. That and walking into Abbey Road Studios to record, with all the history that entails, are moments I’m incredibly thankful for.
8. If you could go back in time and change one thing what would it be?
In 2019 I went to a talk at the headquarters at Kobalt music group, where a panellist mentioned Tik Tok. It was the first I’d ever heard of it, and I promptly forgot about it. If I could go back, I’d have run home and immediately downloaded it and started making videos, because adopting early has seen artists become hugely successful. Moral of the story, when you get advice from a music industry professional, look into it!
9. What do you do to decompress?
I actually love to paint, which used to be a genuine hobby just for me with absolutely no pressure or expectations of a final result. However I started my new musical project with the idea that I’d paint all my own album art, so I’ve kind of shot myself in the foot with that one!
10. What advice do you have for someone who gets stuck on this journey?
I would tell them not to worry. We all get stuck sometimes and this industry is more up and down than most. Take the time you need to reset and reassess, and you’ll come back better than you were before.