“If you’d asked me this 10 years ago, I’d have said ‘next question please”
London-based singer-songwriterMilena Galassomakes her own brand of indie pop music that draws influence from her Italian and Serbian heritage. Growing up in a devoutly religious home, Milena always felt the urge to break free and it was music that provided her the creative spark to venture out on her own path.
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Milena opens up in our conversation more than she anticipated she would.
We discuss:
Why her mum left Serbia
Differences between Italian and Serbian culture & mentality
Not feeling like she belonged anywhere
Growing up in a religious family enviornment
The influences and early challenges of starting her music career
Deciding to move to London to pursue music
A toxic relationship inspiring the second single “I’ll be gone”
Milena’s message for other aspiring young performing artists
Watch the Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/scktsCzv4KI
Books mentioned in the episode:
The Unfair Adavantage by Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba
Everybody Writes by Ann Handley
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milenagalassomusic/
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