Q&A: Jane Holiday
Nov. 22nd 2019
HE'S MAKING POP MUSIC WITH THAT EDGE YOU CRAVE - Jane Holiday doesn't dissapoint with his latest EP STiLL iLL B sides. Calling Jane Holiday an "Indie Pop" artist would be putting it simply given the array of sounds, from soul to rock, he brings in. The artist behind the project, Raj Jain, reflects on his path as an artist and the changes he has undergone in his career with STiLL iLL B sides. Jain winds down the year with a bang with the latest EP but is already gearing up for everything 2020 has in store - and already has a headlining show at The Moroccan Lounge in LA booked. Read on to learn more about his evolution as an artist, the process of the EP and more.
LUNA: How have you seen your music evolve with your upcoming EP STiLL iLL B sides?
JAIN: Musically I feel like I’m always changing. The whole soul thing is kind of a center point but webs out to a variety of music, all which I am interested in. Bands like Daft Punk and all the Ed Banger stuff is drenched in soul on one end of the spectrum, and then there’s bands like Electric Guest (first record) or anything danger mouse for that matter, that may sit at the other end.
LUNA: You’ve cited artists like The Rolling Stones and Lana Del Rey as inspirations for you. Are there are any artists that you’ve been listening to recently that stand out to you?
JAIN: Yeah for sure. I’ve been listening to Hether a lot. Michi is a really new amazing artist. There’s these younger guys called Not From England who are really dope. Blossoms and Rat Boy from the UK. Kenny Hoopla is a really great artist and has become a bit of a friend. There’s so much music I’m finding out about, and those artists are kind of what’s in front of me at the moment.
LUNA: Is there a story or narrative behind the EP? Or rather a collection of thoughts and emotions?
JAIN: Yeah the EPs are interesting to me. They both cover a whole space and time of me figuring out what Jane Holiday is sonically. I think I did a pretty great job of that. Next project will feel different but still really similar.
LUNA: Which track was the most difficult to put together?
JAIN: They all came pretty naturally to be honest. All of them were just one day demos. I work with Micah Gordon a lot. He’s so amazing at music and such a dear friend. We just make shit quickly and keep what was there.
LUNA: What do you hope your music can bring to people?
JAIN: I really hope this music feels larger than a band. Not as far as how big Jane Holiday gets, but it’s some spiritual music to me. It touches belief and love and a lot of conversations with the universe. If you dig in you can find what you want.
LUNA: Moving forward, where do you see 2020 taking you?
JAIN: South Of France hopefully.