Live photographs and interview with singer/songwriter Mila Falls
Location: Richmix Theatre - Video Release Party (10/12/13)
How did your musical career begin?
I
started DJ-ing garage and drum n bass on pirate radio when I was 14 in my
hometown Norwich Brighton .
I lived in Brighton for a bit, which was
amazing. I started doing live shows, sharing the stage with future superstars
such as Jessie J. It’s so exciting seeing people blow up, it is very inspiring!
... My
first taste of success was when I got my song placed in the film Bring it
On, ever since then I’ve thought “Ok! This is a real job now”, so I’ve been
writing, writing, writing; doing stuff for Universal Publishing alongside
writing tracks for my debut album and playing LOTS of live shows across the UK
How does writing for yourself vary
from to writing for others?
My
heart is on my sleeve when I perform my own songs live. Tonight I’m playing my
most heartfelt song Empire of Dirt which is about a horrific time in
my life. Hopefully it will showcase another side of me that’s not all Party
in the Stars, Spaceships and weirdness… As a songwriter I love exploring lots
of different genres, concepts and styles...
... I
like pushing my limits. I’ve written in so many different styles over the years
including pop-rock, r'n'b, hip hop, deep house and straight up cheesy pop! I'm
a high energy and fidgety type of person, I have to have fingers in all the
pies. One pie is never enough for me!
Do you play any instruments?
I
play keyboard and guitar but I get really nervous when I have to play and sing
at the same time on stage. I’d love to play piano on tour though, but I need to
practice a bit more. In the meantime I’ve got my band - Team MP. They are
called this as they all have the same initials “M.P” Milo Pascall, Marius Ptaz
and Mike Prince!, they are very talented musicians, I'm lucky to have them!
Are you nervous about your Video
release party this evening?
Tonight
is the first time I’ve showcased videos and all my new songs as a finished
product. It’s taken a couple of years to get to this point. It is definitely
scary to get out there and go “These songs are finished, now judge them!”
What are your plans for 2014?
My
plans for 2014 include releasing more music videos, making more music, doing
lots more live shows and radio sessions. My stylist Jemelia and I will be
working with loads of top international fashion designers and showcasing lots
of their brand new wardrobes. SO EXCITED!!!!..
... As for the live shows, I’m already booked up for
gigs until October next year, so there’ll be lots of live shows around the
country and hopefully Europe and America
For more information about Mila Falls
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MILAFALLS
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/milafalls
