Hey there, I’m Wlav, short for White Lines & Versace. Music has always been a dream of mine, I auditioned for The X Factor and America’s Got Talent when I was around 13 so actually making music just felt like a natural course for me. When I turned 18 I saved up, built a home studio, & self-taught myself how to produce. I originally went into my career with intentions of being an eventual major label artist, but as I’ve developed as an artist I’ve realized how much having total control over my vision means to me.
Love Music : Okay, How do you manage the time to deal with family and your work?
It’s honestly a hard schedule to juggle. I first started making music when I was in school & held a full-time job so I really had to dedicate every bit of free time I got to it. Anytime I had a day off I’d go on a 24 hour production binge & crank out as much music as I could. I have a little bit of more time to dedicate to my music nowadays but I still operate in a pretty similar way.
Love Music : We been hearing a lot about you, so we notice your starting to gain a lot of attention how does it feel?
It’s been great! With my last few releases I feel like I’ve finally found my footing as an artist. I still don’t make much money from it but just knowing that more & more people are hearing my music is enough for me.
Love Music : Can you please tell us more about your 6 track EP ?
Well on July 31 I will be releasing my third major EP, Anxiety & Apathy. I describe it as an autobiography of my mental state this past year. I’ve had some very high moments, and some of my lowest, and this EP captures all of them. Every track off of it represents the feelings I was experiencing at the time I produced it. Also, every track off of it is planned to be on my upcoming album Famous on the Internet as well. The EP is going to serve as the introduction to all of the new art that’s coming your way. I’m excited to put it out there.
Love Music : Fine, everyone knows you release long-anticipated horror EP 1959, but we want to know what were your intentions behind the releasing this EP?
This EP is your first look at the new era of Wlav. A good number of the tracks expected to be on Famous on the Internet were started around March of 2018 so it’s been a project that’s been already over a year in the making. It’s major for me, I feel like I’m starting over as an artist again. I hope Anxiety & Apathy will leave my fans anxiously counting down the days until the full album is released.
Love Music : Nice, how would you describe you as a own manager?
Let’s just say if I had any other option I’d fire myself. Haha, seriously though it has perks & downfalls. I have absolute control over everything I put out and I take a lot of pride in the visuals I include with my work. This is exactly who I want to be as an artist. Now when it comes to the business side of management ... I struggle a little. I’ve honestly been looking into options lately for this. Having somebody that could just handle things like the promotion, booking gigs, & all of the legal bullshit that comes with releasing music would be great. But until I find somebody for that I’ll be out here doing my best.
Love Music : Awesome, Can you please tell us about your upcoming releases?
There are a few separate projects that I have in the works. Anxiety & Apathy, Famous on the Internet, a currently unnamed EP along with a handful of singles, and a side project that I’ll be debuting eventually. The unnamed EP includes some tracks that I’ve been working on recently that have really blown me away. I’ve been playing with a more commercial sounding rock sound & I think I might’ve hit a few successes. Some of the tracks make me go “Did I do that? Did I really make that?” It’s a big change in sound for me and I’m proud of it. As for the side project, I’m not allowed to share many details yet but I can say that I’ll be in a duo with a very talented vocalist. I’ll probably still sing here and there like I do right now but I’ll be the designated producer of the group. I’m saving some of my best music for it. If I ever end up having a hit, that’s where it’s gonna come from.
Love Music : Great, Who are your favorite Artists?
I’ve had so many over the years, but there’s been a solid handful that have always inspired me both as an artist and a person. Madison is a major one for me. She’s a DIY pop icon, I adore her music & how she really does pretty much everything herself. I actually had a planned remix with her at one point for her track Baller that never got released. Hopefully someday we’ll finally be able to put out a work together. Along with her Rebecca & Fiona, Sizzy Rocket, MNDR, Chynna, and St. Vincent have all served as the influences that shaped me into who I am.
Love Music : What's your personal motto?
I wish I could give something cute and inspiring but I really don’t have a personal motto. I try to live my life carefree and not put too much thought into anything. I don’t think I’d be able to stay sane otherwise.
Love Music : Everybody needs time out. What do you do in your free time?
Well I live in the mountains and I try to make the most of it any time that I can. Driving down the Blue Ridge Highway has led me to some incredible sights that blow my mind every time. Hiking is also major around here & I love it, you get to see a whole bunch of cool shit so it’s an engaging and instantly rewarding way to get some exercise.
Love Music : Cool, What are your future plans ? Your vision for the coming years.
It’s hard to say anything for sure but in a general sense my vision is to just grow as an artist. I want to get into live shows soon, it’s an avenue that I have yet to experience. The thought of performing in front of people absolutely terrifies me but I want to be able to get over that fear. I feel like it’d really prove my growth. Also, there will be a pop era eventually. I’m not sure if it’ll be under the Wlav brand or be another side project but it’s going to happen at some point.
Love Music : How can people find you and follow you online?
Search wlavofficial on any platform and you’ll probably find me. Or you can check out my website @ www.wlavofficial.com
If you need a social media link you can use these:
https://www.facebook.com/wlavofficial/
www.whitelinesandversace.tumblr.com
www.instagram.com/whitelinesandversace
www.twitter.com/wlavofficial
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