When Aaradhna\u2019s harmonies spill through the speakers in her opening track from her new album, you learn that it\u2019s not just treble and reverb that go good together. It\u2019s her silky voice over that doo\u2010wop style (a sound she likes to call Retro\/Metro), and her newfound attitude partnered with old school soul. It\u2019s Aaradhna and music that go good together.
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\nAs New Zealand’s most promising musical talent, her new album “Treble & Reverb” serves as a reminder of the gaping hole she left when she took a break from the industry not long after releasing her sophomore album, “Sweet Soul Music” in 2010. The product of this time away is a piece of work set to go down in history as one of the nations best ever releases. Her first single \u2018Wake Up\u2019 -\u00ad\u2010 a plea to herself -\u00ad\u2010 was penned around the time she realised life was passing her by and that she was ready to get back in the game.<\/p>\n

What are your first memories of music?<\/strong>
\nI remember when I was little baby girl everytime my Mum gave me a bath she used to sing Country songs out loud and I would join in with her with my made up lyrics of course and tried to sing as loud as her haha.<\/p>\n

Growing up in an Indian and Samoan household did it play any part in your appreciation of music?<\/strong>
\nMost definitely! My parents both sing, So growing up in our household music was the norm for us, my Mum used to take us to church and she’d always perform her self written Samoan gospel tunes and my Dad used to perform at certain Indian festivals, birthdays and wedding functions. Me and my siblings would always be there to watch our parents. At home was the same we’d watch Bollywood movies sing along with Dad and Mum always sang her lungs out at home (still does to this day). So I’ve got to give my parents props for educating us musically.<\/p>\n

Who were your musical influences growing up?<\/strong>
\nMy parents, SWV, Musiq Soulchild,Sam Cooke,The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Otis Redding, Calvin Richardson, The Temptations, Monica the list goes on<\/p>\n

When did you realise you could make music as a career?<\/strong>
\nI decided I wanted to be a professional singer after i had done this school talent quest when I was 13 years old. I remember the feeling I felt when I finshed the song (“For You I will” by Monica) the audience was clapping and whistling and I didnt expect that so when that happened I just felt excited & extremely happy inside. Thats where I found my dream, it was on that stage.<\/p>\n

You were part of the Dawnraid record label when they first achieved success with yourself, Savage, Adeaze, Decepitkonz and more. How do you look back on those times?<\/strong>
\nI see them as great memories of proud moments. I learnt and experienced so much and I met some amazing people. Those were some good times!<\/p>\n