Name: So Vanilla
Brand: Viji

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Release date

2023-10-27

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Viji

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Pias

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Alternative / Modern

Viji Subramaniam (1952 - 9 February 1995) was an Indian singer, tambura player, and composer. She had a rich musical lineage, being the daughter of renowned musicians. Viji was not only a talented artist but also a loving wife and mother. Her music touched the hearts of many and she was highly respected within her community. Despite her untimely passing, Viji's legacy lives on through her children who have followed in her footsteps.
Throughout her career, Viji showcased her exceptional vocal skills and mastery of the tambura. She composed beautiful melodies that captivated audiences far and wide. With influences from her esteemed family members, including famous musicians and composers, Viji's music carried a unique blend of tradition and innovation.
Viji's contribution to Indian classical music is immeasurable. As a cousin to several notable artists herself, she grew up surrounded by talent and immersed in the world of music from an early age. Her dedication to preserving cultural heritage while pushing boundaries set her apart as an influential figure in the industry.

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London-based Austrian-Brazilian artist Viji with her highly-anticipated debut album So Vanilla out on tastemaker label Speedy Wunderground. Referencing the easy, sleazy sounds of the 90s, Viji – real name Vanilla Jenner – has been cementing herself as one of the most exciting alternative artists to watch in the UK right now. So Vanilla was recorded predominantly in London, in partnership with four-time Mercury Prize nominated producer and Speedy Wunderground label head, Dan Carey (Fontaines D.C., Kae Tempest, Wet Leg). Having finished So Vanilla in November 2022, Viji relays that every song had a different writing process – some saw her and Carey playing guitar chords together for hours, until the sounds fused into one, and others came from late night ramblings at home. Born and raised in Vienna, Austria until the age of 16, she travelled first to the US and then to Brazil to stay with family. After Brazil, she moved to the UK to study music production in Brighton. Although she had written her first songs aged nine, and had carried on writing through her teens, she had never recorded them, and understanding the technicality of production techniques allowed her to grow as a writer and performer. “If you can be self-sufficient you can get stuff done way quicker. If you can make your own music, your own demos, you don’t need to rely on anyone. For writing it means you are not constrained to your voice and an instrument, it opens up a new spectrum of songwriting and creativity,” she explains. After finishing the course she moved to London and started to figure out her own sound. Her approach to shoe-gazey rock, raw instrumentals and vocal delivery makes her stand out as one of the most exciting UK artists to watch, pioneering what rock music can sound like in the modern era.

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