One of the first things we notice about Lilia Eve is her bold and daring fashion sense. Rocking a bold patterned shirt tucked into a leather skirt gives an edgy vibe from her as soon as you look at her. Despite this, she has a surprisingly welcome smile and comes across as very bubbly and cheerful. She is welcomed by the BLAST team and takes a seat on the vibrantly coloured love seats.
So Lilia, how has 2012 been for you?
Oh my gosh! It's been a whirlwind! It seems to have gone by so fast, I can't remember what happened and when, my months have been mixed up! It was exhilarating though, the time of my life!
Wow! Sounds like a mad rush! How did you manage to write and record and album as well as setting up a world tour?!
Well luckily I have an amazing team that help me with that! I could never have done all of that by myself, I'm rubbish at keeping on top of things, always have been, but I find when you are doing something you love, like I am with writing and performing music, you find it easier to keep on top of things and you can enjoy it while you are doing it.
When did you first get interested in music, especially the 60s rock genre?
When did you first get interested in music, especially the 60s rock genre?
Well, music has been in my family my entire life really. My mum and dad were in a band together when they were young, nothing big but they loved it, and when me and my brother were born we were just brought up with music all around us. Our family would always be singing, even if we are just washing the pots or tidying the house [laughs]. We love it. And as for the 60s, I love that era. The fashion, everything, especially the music. I wanted to be different to most female acts my age, I'm bringing the sixties back.
So it sounds like your family were very influential in your career then. Is it hard to work with them when you are in such a tough line of work?
Well me and my family has always been close, and yeah I guess there has been a few stressful times I mean its virtually impossible not to have stressful times, but we are a very strong family. I think that because this is something I love doing, my family love to see me happy and doing something I love. I think that makes it a lot easier for us and I know they will always be there to support me.
So your family will be coming with you on tour?
Well I think they are going to try and make it when they can, but my brother is at a very crucial age in school so I don't want him to miss out and that, and my mum and dad have work. But they are going to try and be there when they can, but I promised to keep them updated and make videos for them, just so they are involved even if they can't make it to the actual tour.
Aw! That sounds lovely! So when did you decide to try it in the big time then?
I mean it has always been my dream to make it big, singing is my passion and I've known since I was about 8 that it was something I would want to do professionally. But I when I was about 16 I started posting videos on YouTube. I didn't expect anything major to come out of it, but I got thousands and thousands of views and before I knew it people from all over the world were watching my video and commenting how much they loved my music, then agents were ringing me and offering me record deals. It was all so surreal!
Wow! So it definitely did happen fast! No wonder 2012 was all a blur! How was it to hear how successful your debut album 'Rocking Back' was?
Oh it was so unexpected! I mean I did not expect that many people to buy it! Its weird how many people want to listen to me, I mean I'm just a girl from a small town up north and to think that millions of people went out and bought my album...Well I mean it's just crazy! It is weird how quick something like that can happen, one minute your sat in an English lesson and the next all your dreams have come true and people are buying and listening to your music!
It sounds like all your dreams really have come true! So tell us...what else can we expect from you in 2013? If 2012 was that big for you, how big will 2013 be?!
Honestly I don't even know what to expect for 2013! I mean I've got my tour this year with 20 cities in Britain and I know I may be thinking a bit too far into the future but I would love to travel the world and share my music with them! I mean even if I just sit by a campfire and sing them to a small group of people, I just love to share my music.
Wow, looks like 2013 will be a big year! We here at BLAST can't wait to hear from you later on in the year and see how its going for you! Thanks for coming along!
Thank you for having me! I will definitely keep you updated on how everything is going...Love the chairs by the way!
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