The Indie Planet

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ukrainian artist Anna Arden, a singer-songwriter whose musical journey spans children’s choirs, piano, songwriting, and cinematic storytelling. From performing across Europe to creating music that blends emotional depth with striking visuals, Anna shared how her experiences shaped her artistry, her perspective on international audiences, and her mission to bring Ukrainian music to the world.   1. Your musical journey began in a children’s choir and evolved into solo performance, songwriting, and filmmaking, how have these early experiences shaped who you are as an artist today? My musical journey actually began even earlier. At the age of five, I started studying piano, and one of my earliest memories is standing in my crib while a TV concert of Ukrainian pop artists was playing in the next room, I was already singing along instinctively. Music has always been part of me. Music school, choir, and later stage experience shaped my discipline, p...

 Some artists move quietly but steadily, building a career through consistency, collaboration, and a genuine love for the craft. Blackwell is one of those artists. From sync placements in major spaces like Coca-Cola campaigns and Ted Lasso, to sharing stages with hip-hop legends, his journey reflects both range and intention. Blending hip-hop, R&B, and Afrobeat influences, Blackwell creates music that balances feel-good energy with personal storytelling. We spoke with him about creativity, genre, collaboration, and what it means to keep growing in an ever-changing music landscape. 1. Your music has crossed into big commercial spaces  from a Coca-Cola ad to Ted Lasso. How does it feel when your songs reach audiences in unexpected contexts, and how does that shape your view of your work? Reaching milestones like that is a blessing I don’t take for granted. I stay humble, but it also pushes me to work even harder and be more creative. It motivates me to elevate my next projec...