Exploring the Artistic Journey of Veronica Bianqui: Music, Fashion, and Creative Expression

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I absolutely love your style and visual aesthetic. How does fashion and visual art influence or inspire the music you create?

I took an ethnographic film and music research class as well as an audiovisual composition class, both of which have made me super excited to incorporate more experimental visuals into my live show. Might even do a visual album in the next year... we shall see.. I've also been writing songs more from character perspectives, and so now I think about what those characters would wear either on stage or in photos. It's fun and gets me outside of my self!

I'm always fascinated by artists who release self-titled albums. Was naming your debut album after yourself your original idea, or did you consider other titles before settling on that?

I think from the beginning I pretty much knew I wanted it to be self titled. I wrote those songs over the course of many years, and it was the first time I felt like I truly was finding my voice creatively. In that sense, the album is an introduction to myself as an artist. That's why I chose the self-titled album. I'm looking forward to being more experimental in the future.

For those who may not be as familiar with your work, how would you describe your music and the vibe you're aiming to create through it?

The music I have released right now is 60s/70s influenced, retro indie rock with Girl Group/Classic R&B influences. My newer stuff, which I hope to release in the coming months, veers more on the edge of Indie-art-rock -- loud guitars still, but more quirky production -- like Indie Pop with a punky edge. Think early B-52s meets The Strokes.

As an artist, it's important to stay mentally and creatively energized. What forms of self-care do you practice to help you stay grounded and keep going?

Taking care of myself is a full time practice and something I will probably have to do for the rest of my life. I am 5 years sober, which has helped a lot for managing my mental and spiritual health. I go to therapy, which has been a game changer for me as well. We have been working on some internal family system techniques (look it up!), and I find it incredibly powerful. As much as I can, I try to keep music as a daily practice. 

Given the demands on artists today to be all the things (promoter, content creator, artist, booking agent, bandleader, etc.) it's easy to let the creative part fall by the wayside. Creativity for me is part of my self-care. I also meditate every day.

You've also ventured into acting alongside your music career. How has your experience in acting influenced your approach to music? Do you see any parallels between the two creative outlets?

I recently have started writing songs from character perspectives. I've learned over the years that songs do not need to be autobiographical in order to be authentic and to emotionally connect with people. Character work in acting -- such as understanding the motivations and back story of a character -- has definitely helped me dive into these other worlds, which help me form narratives.

If you could share one message with the world—whether it's simple or complex—what would it be, and why is that message important to you?

The universe wants what's best for you. I have to remind myself of this when I start feeling like things aren't going my way.

Lastly, here at Pop Palace, we have our own 'Royal Court' of artists who inspire us. If you could build your own musical palace, who would sit on your throne, and who would make up your royal court of all-time favorite artists?

That's a hard one!! I am purposefully not trying to put anyone on a pedestal, but if you insist... lol 

George Harrison at the top. The rest of the Beatles in the court, Joni Mitchell, The Doors, The White Stripes, Kendrick Lamar, Prince, Nirvana and St. Vincent.

I need more women and queer people in there but that's a start haha