I Think I'm Making Music That's Pretty

When You Fall In Love, You Become Weak.

I Started Performing Opera When I Was 10 Years Old. I Didn't Perform As Zola Jesus Until I Was Probably 18.

The Word "theatrical" Makes Me Cringe, Because It Suggests A Performance Is Staged, Put On, Rehearsed. And While All This Is True For An Opera, I Believe The Act Of Singing And Performing Should Always Be Honest, Raw, Guttural.

I Guess Something People Wouldn't Expect Me To Listen To Are Artists Like Alicia Keys. But She Is So Incredibly Talented. She Has This Huge Voice And Great Work Ethic, Which I Really Respect In An Artist. She Is Also Very Humble And Gracious And Devoted To Her Skill.

I Try To Create Songs That Are Really Massive And Intense, But At The Same Time Remaining Honest And Raw.