Define your genre in five words or less:
Enchantress electronica dramatic folk.
If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why?
Stevie Nicks, in December 1976, as Rumours was being completed. Stevie is the ultra exponent of yin power and mystique. She could evoke pure galaxy in three minutes or less.
When’s the gig and with who?
Friday September 21 at Bar 303 with Beth Knights, Winternationale and Great Earthquake; Friday September 28 at the Velvet Lounge, Thornbury Theatre with Yeso and Lily Parker.
Which band would you most like to have a battle/showdown with?
Amanda Palmer. She raised over a million bucks in crowd funding and can’t afford to pay horn and string players on her upcoming tour. Grrrrrrr.
Do you have any record releases to date? What are they? Where can I get them?
I have two EPs available from priestessa.com. I am working on a debut long player called Breaking Patterns to be released mid 2013.
Tell us about the last song you wrote.
You I. It’s about the search for the holy grail – the search for deeper connections with each other and our highest potential. Basically a love song to the Creator.
What’s your favourite song, and why?
Wolf Song by Patrick Wolf. I was buddies with Patrick in London when he was a supremely talented and ambitious 16-year-old. I spent the weekend with him once and he sat down in front of his harp and asked if I wanted to hear a song. I said “yes!” and he played me this song. I am still fascinated by how good it is.
Where did you get your name from?
I always felt inspired and connected to the High Priestess card in the Tarot deck. She popped up in most of my readings. She reminds me of taking time to forge a deeper connection to my subconscious and inner truth.
How do you balance making and playing music with your other commitments?
I don’t. I wish I had more time! The ideal is for every moment, deed, thought, word to be musical.
