Who is kimbra gotye

They were all sitting together. I had no expectations of winning the Grammy. I thought it was incredible that we were nominated. We were just excited that we were going to be part of the event. Do you recall the moment when they read your name? Now that part I remember very well! That moment of the nominations being called out was very unreal. What happened behind the scenes to your life after the Grammys?

My career was taking off, but I was kind of hesitant to even let that in because I am very wary of success. I know that it can be gone in a heartbeat. I was just excited anyone was interested in me, so I was like, 'Yeah, sure, awesome! Kimbra also wants to empower female contestants, noting there's been many times in the male-dominated studio environment when she felt subtle "micro-aggressions", fielded condescending comments or was seen as "just the pretty singer".

Her greatest lesson? I was often faster than engineers when I worked on music, but I never wanted to overpower anyone. Women need to make it clear they're equals in the studio. I didn't know how to do that, but the more you get used to speaking up and being respected, the more you grow in confidence.

With all those lessons, Kimbra's now completing her fourth studio album. Working with Son Lux musician Ryan Lott, she began recording pre-pandemic, but has since reworked songs to reflect her recent trials. The resulting music is so deeply personal, she often feels uncomfortable listening to it.

I've always stood behind my music, but it's different as you get older. Critics the world over have called the song an 'unlikely hit'. That stance is debatable and feels a little backhanded. But there's no denying that de Backer was an unlikely pop star. Why is it so important? It was a funny experience. It's not all about America though. And for Wally de Backer, it's not all about mainstream success, Grammy Awards, smashing chart records, and making tons of sweet cash. It's about music, connection, and the unlikely lives his art can impact.

Everybody has been in that situation when they have felt estranged from someone, and Gotye found the words to say that in a way they could relate to. With her raven-black bob, retro style and flamboyant fashion sense, Kimbra has already drawn comparisons with artists as diverse as Bjork, Katy Perry and Amy Winehouse.

Yet the singer says there is nothing calculated in her appearance. The old-school style extends to the songs on Kimbra's debut album Vows, many of which display a jazzy and soulful feel ideally suited to her smoky, blues-tinged voice. Yet those vocals prove equally adept at warbling upbeat, poppy tracks like Cameo Lover, a joyful floor-filler with an infectious chorus, and more experimental songs like her current single Two Way Street.

He's really into syncopation and layers and depth.