French pop singer Brö, who captivated the crowd at Hyderabad’s “Fête de la Musique 2024” with her songs, talks exclusively with The Pioneer about her influences, style of music and musical philosophy.SHIKHA DUGGAL
Brö cultivates her distinctiveness and makes a statement. She outperforms rappers in vintage skirmishes while wearing a coat over her shoulders and a glass of chardonnay in her hand. On record, she effortlessly conveys her sexuality and women’s yearning in between songs and raps.
Her name, Elisa Brolli, is an unconventional thinker. In an exclusive interview with The Pioneer, the genius shining through her music acquaints us: “My mixed-race family has always encouraged me to combine items that would’t often go together. I’ve witnessed a lot of similar things happening in India, where I’ve noticed that traditional music is frequently mixed with contemporary hip-hop or pop. I find that to be really inspiring and I really like that approach to art.”
Well, “I’m making an effort not to define my style but rather to be who I am, which is a mix of several identities.” This young woman’s DNA comes from her Italian and Savoyard father and her Algerian Amazigh mother. She has a cool brain and a flaming heart due to her Mediterranean and Alpine origins. A dichotomy that blends sensual desires with the dread of love can be seen in her writings. However, she had a different perspective while in India. “The Indian audience is especially considerate. They listen to the music intently and it makes them feel wonderful. That’s not always the case in the West, depending on where you live, hehe. Because the Bhopal show was followed by an Indian dancing show, I found it especially enjoyable. It was the ideal opportunity to bring our cultures together on this unique music day.”
She pours her heart and soul into her songs, never afraid to be vulnerable in the process. She creates music that takes listeners on a unique trip with each track! In sooth, “The majority of what makes me a very serious and meticulous artist is my academic background. It has also introduced me to a particular line of inquiry and questioning in my thoughts. I think my lyrics demonstrate that.”
Another one of Brö’s peculiarities is this. She expresses her victories and delights in crass language, utilising codes used by men. Brö’s world is humorous even if the tone is purposefully cynical. Lisa, who has a master’s degree in both criminology and law, likes to explore the boundaries of morality and dissect virtue to defy expectations and live freely once more. “I think my music is approaching the category of “alternative pop.” Although jazz, hip hop and electronic music are influences, the primary objective is to create music that is listenable. Folk music is something I’m interested in for my next project,” the songstress shares.
Since releasing one album in 2023 (Grande) and two EPs (Klaus and Cassandre) in 2019 and 2021, her style has drawn attention in every way. She has been chosen for numerous initiatives both domestically and internationally since joining Keychange in 2022. For the past two years, she has been travelling nonstop, performing at events and festivals in France as well as in Brussels, Montreal and Oslo. She also put in the picture, “I think I know what my priorities are, but I also enjoy the challenge of the industry, so I don’t mind making a compromise to further my professional goals. I believe I’m just sharing my personal narrative—that of a liberated woman. I am not just free to do as I want, but also free in the sense that I have responsibilities and enjoy attempting to fulfill them. My intention is to convey the idea that equality extends to all ages.”
She believes there isn’t another way, hehe. She dislikes pathos so much! She believes that trying to depict the world as it is would be too unpleasant because it is such a mess. She therefore likes to make it funnier by being ridiculous and humorous. She considers that it makes the audience happy to watch her laugh at herself. Through the Keychange program, she has made amazing friends and as a blessing, now she has contacts all around the world. She was able to perform in Oslo thanks to the program; seeing Norway was a dream come true. With a string of French and international features (including forthcoming features in Germany, Norway, Belgium and Quebec), she is returning to those bygone days. “Fall 2024 will see the release of my next EP. As previously mentioned, I’m working on a second album with more folk influences. I want to continue touring the globe with my amazing team and my music,” she declared at the end of our exclusive interview with her.
