Meet Anie Delgado | Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Anie Delgado and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Anie, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I can’t imagine myself doing anything else. Believe me ,over the years I have tried. I started writing music to process my own big feelings but along the way, I realized that there are a lot of other people out there that connect to my vulnerability. I keep making music because I love connecting with people and giving them permission to be vulnerable and feel everything.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I wrote dance pop with RnB and hyperpop influence. I am really proud of my EP that’s coming out in a few months called hopeless. I think this is my first project where I am really starting to explore the sound I’ve been searching for with my music projects. It’s been a long road to get here. I always say, first I learned how to write good songs and then I had to discover what sound suits me because I just love so many different kinds of pop music. Along with the self-discovery element, there’s also just a million distractions in the music industry. So many people who are trying to make a living off of giving independent artists advice. While some of it is legit, at the end of the day, there are so many ways to do this, so learning to listen to my intuition has been key. I want the world to know my music gives them permission to feel and be vulnerable. In today’s dark world, it’s easy to get desensitized and just go through the motions. My motto is the only way out is through, so I don’t try to maneuver my way out of hard feelings anymore. I feel them and then I come out new on the other side. I write a lot about that whether it’s a song about a breakup or something more broad and existential.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Friday night, I’d stay in my neighborhood which is Echo Park. I’m a homebody when I am not traveling, so if it’s walking distance, I’m sold. I would take them to Bar Flores for margaritas then Night + Market for dinner. Later, we’d go to Short Stop to go dancing or have a more low key night drinking natty wine from Psychic Wines at my house.

Saturday morning, I’d take them to Maury’s Bagels for a No. 8 (cream cheese bagel with cucumbers, pickled onions, and tomatoes.) Then we would do a little day trip to Santa Barbara or Ojai. Or even a hike nearby. At dinner time, I’d take them over to Highland Park to Checker Hall (It’s my favorite restaurant in town). And then for a nightcap at Little Ripper in Glassel Park.

Although like most East Siders I hate driving to the West Side, you can’t come to LA without going to the beach, May Gray or not. I’d drive over to Will Rodgers and enjoy the beach and end the day at Cha Cha Chicken.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I have to shout out my production team. Over a year ago now, I met Adrian Isias via Instagram DMs. He invited me to work together on a session. We’re been working together for a little over a year now and it’s been such a pleasure getting to explore my sonic world with him and with our co-producers Michael “Trash Boy” Giovenco and Pablo Martinez.. They each bring something really unique to the table. Pablo is incredible with synths. Trash Boy is a wizard at harmonies and guitar and bass. Adrian has the production vision and knows how to play to all of our strengths. I write the lyrics and melody.

Website: https://linktr.ee/_aniedelgado

Instagram: https://instagram.com/anie_delgado

Facebook: https://facebook.com/aniedelgadoofficial

Youtube: https://youtube.com/aniedelgadoofficial

Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3aCMNzjzFFuuuHB0j2OD9m

Image Credits
Matame image – Brandon Buczek
Green Image – Stephanie Montani
Other two images – Madison Stonefield