We were lucky to catch up with Veronica Bianqui recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Veronica, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.
My passion for music probably started when I was 6 years old. My best friend Amanda and I stumbled upon TLC’s “Waterfalls” playing on MTV, and I was instantly mesmerized. That moment sparked an obsession. The first album I owned was CrazySexyCool, which my mom bought me on cassette from the Wherehouse (RIP) in the San Fernando Valley. Soon after, I began recording myself on Fisher-Price tape recorders and boomboxes, even using headphones as a makeshift microphone. I knew this is what I wanted to do.
I would create my own songs, record TV and radio shows, and make mixtapes. Music became my refuge from a difficult home life. I still have those early cassette tapes, now digitized and used as samples in my new music. (Fun fact: I thought there was a rule of songwriting that every song needed the word “baby” in the lyrics!)
In 4th grade, a classmate heard me singing and said, “You should be a singer.” With full confidence, I replied, “I am.”
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I’m an independent recording artist, songwriter, performer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and live/studio engineer. Currently, I primarily write and produce for myself, but I also collaborate with other artists. Recently, I contributed backing vocals to Mickey Avalon & The F*** Boys’ “Wasting Your Time,” produced by Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal.
While my focus is on my music, I aim to collaborate more and eventually produce and engineer for others. My sound is infectious, quirky, and often witty, though it can also be sad and emotional. I excel at capturing a room with my performances. If you enjoy loud guitars, classic rock, and a touch of R&B, my music is for you. Plus, I love crafting a good musical hook. For fans of: PJ Harvey, St. Vincent, Le Tigre.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
In recent years, I faced a series of profound losses, including the deaths of my immediate family—my parents and my sister—as well as my uncle and several extended family members. Despite this overwhelming grief, I decided to channel my pain into pursuing my musical education in London. This new chapter has provided me with the space and time to fully immerse myself in my craft. As a result, I’ve become more creatively inspired and productive than ever. Although I deeply wish my family were still here, their memory has driven me to pour even more passion into my creativity and songwriting.
When I graduate, I plan to go even harder with my musical career. Full steam ahead.
In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
If you’ve got a job and aren’t a struggling artist yourself, one way to support local bands is to buy tickets to their shows and buy merch. Even just sharing your friends’ music or liking their posts can make a difference.
A lot of creatives also deal with mental health issues, so being compassionate, especially toward those facing addiction, can really help. I hope we’ll see more resources and support available for people who need it in the future.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/veronicabianqui
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronicabianqui/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veronicabianquimusic
- Twitter: https://x.com/veronicabianqui
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/veronicabianquimusic
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/veronicabianqui
- Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4xbHtNyJ3u1O7oFjN2Um7p?si=EXpaqxvXR0ydSNoS_ZzByQ
Image Credits
Monika Wilczynska, Brooke Olsen, Derek Bremner