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Indie 5-0 with Ámaris

Ámaris is the music producer and singer/songwriter based in London who just released her newest electronic R&B single “Been Doing This.” The song is about new beginnings and embracing change. While you may not want change to happen, it’s the only way to truly grow. 

In addition to her new song, Ámaris has been working on a music documentary called “On Tape,” where she documents and asks female and non-binary music producers answer questions about their work and their experiences as female/non-binary artists in the music production space.

We got a chance to speak with Ámaris in this very special edition of Indie 5-0. So, let’s dive in and find out what she has to share with us:

You recently released your latest single "Been Doing This." How did you come up with the song? What was the production process like?

When I’m working on an album, that process always leaves me with some leftover songs. I can’t force myself to come up with songs, but sometimes I come up with too many songs to use in an album. This song was originally a leftover song from “Dream World”. I had already written it, and when opening it again, I liked the vibe of the song and decided to use it.

As with most songs, I started with a sketch, in which I outline which sound sits where in the mix. Some instruments are always panned left, others right. Of course, that always changes slightly during the final mix, but it helps with building a structure for the song. Then comes recording the vocals. The song initially sounded slightly different, so I had to change it for the new version.

What does "Been Doing This" mean to you and what do you hope listeners take away from it?

The song emerged from not getting used for an album, and so its message of new beginnings is intertwined with its process. Sometimes you have to move on, which is a message that already inspired “Dream World”.

If you could perform with any artist/group, who would it be and why?

I think there are too many of them to decide on just one. But I really like Doja Cat at the moment, so I’d definitely like to work with her. But I think you can collaborate with anyone, really, as long as you are creatively aligned.

You are working on a music documentary called "On Tape." What can you share with us about it?  

It basically was something that came up when I was talking to friends, most of them producers themselves, and everyone thought that women and non-binary artists were really underrepresented in things such as tutorials and other more production-related stuff on YouTube. We discussed how it’s not always easy for someone starting out with music to find advice, and thought about doing something that would give female-identifying artists advice from other female-identifying artists. It’s basically an interview with some female music producers, and we hope that especially younger artists just starting out can use it.

I had already worked with Maria Corso (of Five Foot Two Productions, Los Angeles), who helps with the project, when filming the music video “Sunsets” while in lockdown, and so I reached out to her and asked if she was interested in creating a short documentary.

What advice do you have for other young women who want to be involved in music/producing?

My most important advice that I tell people would be: Just start. If it’s your dream to make music, you should start by making a song. It’s always the hardest to begin. Also don’t try to make every song perfect, as this can ruin the process of producing. I think it’s better to record a few not so good songs and learn from them rather than to not release any for a year.

Also, you don’t need that much stuff to start out. One good mic and a DAW is enough. You don’t need lots of expensive software. Make sure the room in which you record is treated for recording. In my first small room in London there were so many carpets in the shared flat that I barely needed any treatment to record. I think those are the essential things you should keep in mind when just starting out.

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