ALIUS Lose To You Interview

Real, Relatable and Honest

Melbourne producer, singer and songwriter Sebastian Ivanov better known as ALIUS, is a triple threat talent already hitting all the right notes with 20 million+ streams on compelling originals including 'Fraction' and 'Impossible To Love You'. Following recent single 'Caught Up' which has almost clocked 7 million streams, ALIUS teams up with vocalist and co-writer Sarah Saint James for 'Lose To You'.

Continuing to demonstrate his ability to connect and tap into a wider audience with universal experiences including friendships, family, aspirations, expectations, hope and disappointment,ALUIS creates pop music with depth that resonates globally. "It's about the experience of life,"ALIUS says. "It's not just about the whole love thing, or hate, or partying. It's about the complications of life, its contrasts and what it's all about. It's an expression of the stories that I've gone through and I feel as though other people have gone through as well".

Blending uplifting chords and razor-sharp production with lyrics written straight from the heart,ALIUS' music is real, relatable and honest and his latest offering draws on his own experience of toxic relationships where your voice isn't heard. Told with beautifully raw lyrics, brought to life by co-writer and songstress Sarah Saint James' amongst vibrant and addictive melodies, 'Lose To You' will make you feel as much as it will make you move.

'Lose To You ft. Sarah Saint James' is out now via Central Station Records.

Interview with ALIUS (Sebastian Ivanov)

Question: What inspired Lose To You?

Sebastian Ivanov: It was inspired by some friends of mine no matter how much I would give to them I would always feel like I could never get through.


Question: How did the collaboration with Sarah Saint James come about?

Sebastian Ivanov: There were multiple publishers I was having meetings with and they suggested we would work well together and we connected on multiple levels. It was a great moment!


Question: How would you describe your music?

Sebastian Ivanov: I would describe my music as pop music, lyrically and melodically something that comes from pure emotion.

Question: What motivates you most when writing music?

Sebastian Ivanov: The motivation comes from the life experiences and emotions I have gone through. It's part of my journey, an expression of that.


Question: Do you prefer performing live or recording?

Sebastian Ivanov: I prefer to record. I love being in a space of a studio as it's my safe space to be vulnerable. I am yet to do a gig also, but that is coming and my answer might be different then.


Question: Which is your favourite song to perform live and why?

Sebastian Ivanov: I am yet to do a gig as yet but it's on the cards for this year so look out.


Question: If you could have anyone, in the world, attend a show, who would it be?

Sebastian Ivanov: Julia Michaels and my mum and dad.


Question: What is the story behind the name, Alius?

Sebastian Ivanov: It was simple an alter ego I was searching for and no better way to be an alias but be ALIUS spelt differently.

Question: Which music/artists are you currently listening to?

Sebastian Ivanov: Boy In Space, James Arthur and Julia Michaels.


Question: What or who was your inspiration to go into the music industry?

Sebastian Ivanov: Max Martin and also the pop artists he wrote and produced. Also, Benny Blanco, he is a great young inspiration producer/writer.


Question: If you could collaborate with another artist, who would it be?

Sebastian Ivanov: Julia Michaels.


Question: What's a typical day like?

Sebastian Ivanov: Wake up, have my fresh juice I've made, gym, post gym meal and studio.


Question: What has been your favourite part of becoming a music artist?
Sebastian Ivanov: That I am able to continuing to be creatively and express on multiple levels, doing something where I feel the love and get the love back.


Question: Can you share your socials?

Sebastian Ivanov: Insta: @aliussounds
FB: Facebook.com/aliussounds


Interview by Brooke Hunter