What is your name?
Hi, my name is PIAO!
What is your genre of music?
I would say pop, r&b/pop, sadgirl pop
Give us a little bio about you.
Shanghai born, Toronto transplant PIAO is the pop artist you’ve been waiting for. With heartfelt lyrics and a vocal range that hits both ends of the spectrum, PIAO breaks the mould of the traditional pop artist and creates her own lane. Recent Berklee graduate and multi-instrumentalist, PIAO has had the opportunity to work with talented artists and producers like T-Pain and Don Cannon to help amplify her vision and build her musical repertoire. As she develops her sound and plans to release new music, prepare to know the name PIAO.
What made you go into music?
My mom is a musician so she’s had an influence on me since the very beginning – but also Hannah Montana haha, two very influential women helped my decision to go into music.
Who are your influences?
Mariah Carey, Avril Lavigne, Miley Cyrus, Julia Michaels
Are you signed?
No, I am currently unsigned!
You released your new single ‘SFL, tell us more about the single.
SFL stands for: searching for life. I wrote it at a point in my life where I felt extremely lost and anxious. I felt like I wasn’t living up to the expectations I had and my family had for my future. The song is kind of like an anthem to put all worries aside because life is a construct and the idea that we will “find” the answer to our questions is toxic as life is ever changing! We as beings are constantly looking for “it” (life) and that’s okay.
What is the meaning behind the single?
The meaning is to ultimately take life less seriously and to just do the things that truly make us happy. Literally nothing matters – you are living your own narrative and you control your plot! Main Character energy five ever.
What was the writing and recording process like?
JP (producer) had played around with some fun sounds and sent me the first 2 bars of the intro. I remember sitting with the sound on my phone and I wrote the lyrics and melody in the passenger seat while driving from Atlanta to Boston for Thanksgiving. We recorded the vocals before Thanksgiving dinner haha.
Describe the track in two words.
Anti Stress
Who did you work with on the single?
With JP (producer) and Jade (artist/producer) aka the Coachettes, aka my 2 fav people in the world
Will we see a Music video for single ‘SFL’, what can we expect from the creative process?
Will we see an EP or Album and if so, can you give us a teaser of what to expect?
Will we? the answer begins with y…
The creative process takes the centre theme of: vulnerability and honesty with oneself as the truth can’t hide for long.
SFL is more than just the single. It plays a part in a bigger picture for sure. No prior prep work needed but I would say… expect space travel.
Do you have any live shows or a tour coming up and if so let us know where we can catch you at?
YES! I’m opening for Phangs and Moontower in LA (08/03 @ The Echo) and Phoenix (08/04 @ The Underground)
What else can we expect in 2022?
Everything. New planet discoveries.
Will we see any collaborations and if so, can you tell us more about them?
I would love to collaborate more. So im typing this out to manifest collaborations
Where do you see yourself now in 5 Years?
I would like to see myself continuing this journey, happy, eating good food, helping people, and touring!
What quote or saying do you always stick by?
What is meant to be, will be.
When you are at a gig, what are 5 things you cannot forget?
energy, gratitude, excitement, my band, and maybe a coffee…
Do you have social media accounts so your fans can follow you?
On everything Facebook ,Instagram, Twitter
other than TikTok
