Heavy is the Head

Aurora - 1

Chapter 7

Interviewer: Thank you for taking the time to talk with us today!

Briar Rose: No problem, I'm happy to be here.

I: So, we know that you wanted to become a singer when you were 7 years old, but tell me what made young Briar Rose discover her passion for music in the first place, and what kind of music did you grow up listening to?

BR: I'd say I was inspired by the kind of music my aunts played when I was little. They are very different from each other and so the genres of music that I grew up listening to were all over the place. I think that kind of made me see just how much variation there can be in music, and that was something I wanted to experiment with for myself.

I: So just going back a bit, you've lived with 3 of your aunts for most of your life, from when you were 5 to now at 16. How would you say that is for you?

BR: I mean, they've always supported me and helped me to pursue my dreams. I really appreciate all that they've done for me and don't really see it as that strange because they are my legal guardians, and have been taking care of me for so long. I also love my cousins to bits as well, and I always wanted sisters, while my brother always wanted a brother so it worked out great!

I: That's lovely! Would you say it's difficult being away from them when you're out promoting your music?

BR: Yes, definitely. I miss them loads, but I still try to call home and talk with them all every day.

I: And what about with their privacy, would you say that it's been hard for them when their cousin / niece / sister is an up and coming pop star, especially with the fans who can be very intrusive at times?

BR: Uhm, not really. My family tends to be very private, and also my fans are very respectful - the best people in the world.

I: Your fans are called the Sleeping Beauties, right? How did that come about?

BR: I did a poll asking what they wanted to be called, and that's what they came up with! (laughs)

I: Well it's got a nice ring to it, Briar Rose and her Sleeping Beauties! We asked some of them to send in some questions, and RoseLover143 asked, "What is an unusual talent that you've got?"

BR: I can fall asleep anywhere. Give me 5 minutes in a fairly quiet place and I'll just doze off, at any point in the day.

I: Oh wow, I wish I had that talent.

BR: Yeah, it's great. I can just get in small naps during the day, whenever I'm tired!

I: Well that is very impressive, it takes me ages to fall asleep. Next, we've got dancing_potato asking "How do you find the inspiration to write your songs? Do you write about personal experiences or made up situations?"

BR: Uh... I think it really changes a lot. It all depends on what I feel like putting out there in the world. Sometimes I write about situations I've never been in, but use my imagination to form a particular narrative to put in a song. Other times I'll be going through either a really happy or really difficult time, and I'll sit down and just write from the heart. I think some of my best music has been made through doing that.

I: And talking about matters of the heart, what do you have to say about the rumours that you and Philip of the boy band, The Princes are dating?

BR: I love The Princes so much, I am so proud of everything they've achieved over this past year, and I love spending time with all of them. Philip, Eric, Naveen and Beast are all incredibly supportive and amazing friends.