Credit: Loella BillnerYou're scheduled to release your debut EP 'Breaking Rules' at the end of April, can you tell us about the creative process behind this record and what went into it?
This EP came about in a very natural way. There was really no thought behind it when I wrote these songs. I just wrote whatever I felt like and had no limits. It was all recorded in my parents living room, together with my brother. If you listen very carefully to the voice recordings you'd probably hear my mom shouting in there somewhere! It was liberating and fun!
How was it working with Johan T Karlsson who produced the EP?
He's the best. He worked his magic with the sound and sealed the deal.
Do you find it easy to work with others on your projects or do you like to have a lot of creative control?
I always start off by myself before I invite others if I find it necessary. I find it easy and [am] developing working with other people, but I am involved during the whole process since it's very important for me to be able to stand behind what I do!
How best would you describe yourself as an artist and performer?
Hm... that's a difficult question. I would rather leave it up to the audience to answer. Everything I do comes from a real place and I stand behind every word I sing.
Where do you draw inspiration from, and who would you note as influences for your work?
Music, life experiences, people around me... and a very crazy imagination! It’s very hard to pick one person, but most of all my family and I guess everything that I have come across in my life so far.
Do you remember some of the first experiences you had with music, and the time you came to the decision this is the path you want to take?
I grew up surrounded by music. I loved to sing and I was obsessed by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston and wanted to sound just like them! I never missed an opportunity to perform on any family gathering or party. It was never a decision, I just kind of knew. And I was never really good at anything else!
What plans do you have for the UK following the release of the EP?
I’m performing on Vintage TV and The Great Escape. Hopefully there will be a lot more performances coming.
Where do you hope to be by this time next year?
Hopefully on tour somewhere around the world.
What's the big aim and hope for all of this?
To live the dream and be happy!
'Breaking Rules' is out on April 28, and Ninsun is playing Great Escape as part of the Impressive By The Sea Showcase on Friday, May 9.