01Profile
A Viji Photo
Viji
Musician — London
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
Vanilla Jenner, Austria (living in London).
Describe your style in three words?
Baggy Bratz fits.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
I saw Justice play at Red Rocks in CO. That was really special cause it’s this open-air natural amphitheatre and their set was just as it was getting dark. So you got Justice playing and the moon with Denver skyline in the back, really can’t beat that for a vibe.
If you could be on the line up with any two bands in history?
Fugazi and Frank Ocean would be crazy. I don’t know how the energy would match but I’d like to think they dig each other’s music... and mine.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
Skate, emo and rave, currently a bit of otaku.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Would love to have Elon Musk and Grimes in a room to hear their take on the next ten years.
Of all the venues you’ve played, which is your favourite?
I haven’t played any shows as Viji (✖﹏✖). I’m dying to though! I miss live music. One of my London favs is Electric Ballroom.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Alex G, I think he’s amazing! I used to listen to his Album 'Rocket' every morning. It has so many different genres on it and he nails all of them.
02Playlist
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
'Don’t Tell Me' by Avril Lavigne. I just listened to it again for the first time in forever. Still a banger!
A song that defines the teenage you?
'Adam’s Song' by Blink-182. I was a moody teenager and def thought I was doomed to die young. So 'Adam’s Song' seemed appropriately dramatic.
One record you would keep forever?
'Blonde' by Frank Ocean. I don’t think this will ever change.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
"Every minute counts, I don’t wanna watch TV anymore"
From 'Bags' by Clairo. I love simple phrases for lyrics, this one really stuck with me.
The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
'Baile de Favela' by Mc João. If you know, you know.
A song you wished you had written?
'Where is My Mind' by Pixies.
Best song to turn up loud?
'Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe' by Kendrick Lamar. The best memory I have with this song is being on a road trip with my friend. Was just us two and she turned it up all the way. Donno why but we felt invincible.
Best song to bring people together?
'Hey Ya!' by Outkast. Try listening to this song and also holding a grudge, it’s impossible! It’s so euphoric I would forgive almost anything.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Hotline Bling' by Drake. It’s a banger, no doubt.
Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'oh baby' by LCD Soundsystem. Perfect song to reflect on what you’ve just done in a melancholic kinda way.
Any new bands you are listening to right now?
'Without Me' by Hello Yello.
'Triple Double' by Jean Dawson.
'Thinning' by Snail Mail.
'Angel Landing' by Pretty Sick.
'FRANKIE MUNIZ' by Blackstarkids.
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
Vanilla Jenner, Austria (living in London).
Describe your style in three words?
Baggy Bratz fits.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
I saw Justice play at Red Rocks in CO. That was really special cause it’s this open-air natural amphitheatre and their set was just as it was getting dark. So you got Justice playing and the moon with Denver skyline in the back, really can’t beat that for a vibe.
If you could be on the line up with any two bands in history?
Fugazi and Frank Ocean would be crazy. I don’t know how the energy would match but I’d like to think they dig each other’s music... and mine.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
Skate, emo and rave, currently a bit of otaku.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Would love to have Elon Musk and Grimes in a room to hear their take on the next ten years.
Of all the venues you’ve played, which is your favourite?
I haven’t played any shows as Viji (✖﹏✖). I’m dying to though! I miss live music. One of my London favs is Electric Ballroom.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Alex G, I think he’s amazing! I used to listen to his Album 'Rocket' every morning. It has so many different genres on it and he nails all of them.
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
'Don’t Tell Me' by Avril Lavigne. I just listened to it again for the first time in forever. Still a banger!
A song that defines the teenage you?
'Adam’s Song' by Blink-182. I was a moody teenager and def thought I was doomed to die young. So 'Adam’s Song' seemed appropriately dramatic.
One record you would keep forever?
'Blonde' by Frank Ocean. I don’t think this will ever change.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
"Every minute counts, I don’t wanna watch TV anymore"
From 'Bags' by Clairo. I love simple phrases for lyrics, this one really stuck with me.
The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
'Baile de Favela' by Mc João. If you know, you know.
A song you wished you had written?
'Where is My Mind' by Pixies.
Best song to turn up loud?
'Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe' by Kendrick Lamar. The best memory I have with this song is being on a road trip with my friend. Was just us two and she turned it up all the way. Donno why but we felt invincible.
Best song to bring people together?
'Hey Ya!' by Outkast. Try listening to this song and also holding a grudge, it’s impossible! It’s so euphoric I would forgive almost anything.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Hotline Bling' by Drake. It’s a banger, no doubt.
Best song to end an all-nighter on?
'oh baby' by LCD Soundsystem. Perfect song to reflect on what you’ve just done in a melancholic kinda way.
Any new bands you are listening to right now?
'Without Me' by Hello Yello.
'Triple Double' by Jean Dawson.
'Thinning' by Snail Mail.
'Angel Landing' by Pretty Sick.
'FRANKIE MUNIZ' by Blackstarkids.