Steve O'G Rock Podcast VIANOVA - Behind The Scenes Of Their Incredible Album
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Nov 6, 2025 
Alex Kerski, the passionate vocalist of Vianova, dives into the creative journey behind their upcoming album 'Hit It!'. He discusses the initial listener confusion that transformed into appreciation and the bold artistic choices made to push boundaries. Alex shares insights on embracing raw vocal production, drawing inspiration from Jamiroquai, and how signing with Future History Management opened new doors. He also reflects on the emotional struggles of success in the music industry and the importance of community in fostering creativity.
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Be The Specialist For Your Music
- Alex Kerski says artists should act as the specialist and tastemaker for their own work.
- He believes polarizing depth that deeply resonates with some listeners is preferable to generic mass-appeal music.
Use Raw Vocal Production Deliberately
- Do record vocals with fewer layers if you want raw emotional expressiveness.
- Avoid heavy doubling and pitch-correction to preserve vulnerability and character in vocal takes.
How The Band Found Its Aesthetic
- Alex recounts how he and Felix organically became the conceptual drivers and wrote their own rules for Vianova's aesthetic.
- He also shares that Jamiroquai was part of his musical DNA via his father, which influenced visual choices like the hat.