# INTERVIEW: Stef

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INTERVIEW BY: Caitlin McGeehan

Nashville-based pop artist Stef wants her music, visuals, and fashion to make you feel something. Her EP, *A Glitch in Our Virtual Reality,* and its expressive music videos draw you into the story of a relationship, and her Y2K-inspired[ style](https://www.depop.com/stefanicolvin/) is top-tier nostalgic. Check out WHIP Radio’s interview with stef to hear about her songwriting process and advice, and what’s coming next!

**Caitlin McGeehan:** How did you come up with your EP title [*A Glitch in Our Virtual Reality*](https://open.spotify.com/album/0Z982C1sqouyogCsQqkrwx?si=nkXQ_RXqQIS77bQ97tle0g&dl_branch=1)*?* What does it mean to you?

**Stef:** I wanted to come up with a name that represents a “bump in the road” whether that is in life or in a relationship. The EP represents the life cycle of a relationship and so a breakup or a fight is the “glitch” in our reality.

**CM:** What was the process behind reimagining your song “i used to build dreams about you” for this EP?

**Stef:** I have “reimagined” two songs so far. It basically is just a way of stripping the song down or reimagining the production and giving the songs a new life!

**CM:** What experiences and influences do you draw from most when you’re writing and recording?

**Stef:** I don't really write from many of my own personal experiences. I write a lot from other people’s experiences and also my friends' experiences. I am influenced a lot just by life and who I surround myself with. Also, if I have a favorite song at the time with some quirky sounds.

**CM:** What’s the best advice you’ve gotten about songwriting?

**Stef:** I was given really good advice one time when I first started writing pop- “don't be a part of the problem unless you have a solution.”

Basically, if you don't like something or can't think of something, don't make a big problem and get stuck on it unless you have a better suggestion.

**CM:** Your EP was at #6 on the iTunes pop charts during release week, which is so awesome! What was your reaction when you found out? Also, here’s to manifesting that it climbs higher on the charts!

**Stef:** I was not expecting it to be that high! I was working really hard basically harassing people to buy it but I wasn't near my target number. So yes, I was very surprised.

**CM:** How do your creative outlets of fashion and music play off of each other?

**Stef:** They are both just ways I am able to express my creativity! I feel very passionately about both and love that I can do both as a part of my career.

**CM:** Anything on the way soon that you can share info about? We’re excited for whatever’s next!

**Stef:** I am releasing some amazing merch and there will be another EP coming this year, but it is all in the works!

Make sure to keep up with Stef on [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/stefanicolvin/)and give [*A Glitch in Our Virtual Reality*](https://open.spotify.com/album/0Z982C1sqouyogCsQqkrwx?si=nkXQ_RXqQIS77bQ97tle0g&dl_branch=1) a listen!