This is the Interview with Nora Adrenaline (if the Writing is too small to read on the blog)Nora Adrenaline is the hottest new British pop star since Florence and the Machine. Music Mania has an exclusive interview with the diva herself.
Your new to the music industry – How did your success come about? You’ve had a sequence of Top 10 hits - How long do you intend this good run to go on for?
Well, I have been rather lucky, I was singing in my local pub when in walks Jenny Blue from Huge records. She came up to me once I had finished my gig, (although only 25 people were there) and said that if I wanted, I could perform some of my own material in front of some of the executives of Huge records. Jenny told me then that she thought I’d have a bright future. This was only 3 years ago mind, so I’m still slightly star struck. I think that my recent success has just got out of control and I can’t believe that I have been so accepted by my fans and the British public. I would love to think that my “good run” will carry on for quite a while, I’m still a baby compared to the likes of Madonna and Beyonce. I hope to still be making music when I’m Madonna’s age!
People say you’re a “workaholic” are you receiving any medication for this?
(Giggles) Who said that? Well, I have been known to stick to a strict schedule in terms of my workload. But I love it so much; I’m recording, touring, filming or doing these interviews – which I love! I don’t work around the clock 24/7 but I don’t waste my days, when I jump out of bed in a morning I have my day all planned out so there is no time to lazy about.
Do you get chance to watch much TV? What programs have you recently been enthralled with?
Well, I know I said I had a busy schedule, but I do find the time to fit in my two favourite shows; Desperate Housewives and Shameless. I just love the drama in shameless, it makes me appreciate the lifestyle I have and how lucky I am compared to those in our own UK who don’t receive the same luxury lifestyle which I do. Desperate Housewives always cheers me up, it is so unrealistic but I find the storylines gripping – and I cannot go by my week without watching it.
What’s your take on shows such as the X Factor? Do the winners deserve the success?
I do love X factor, but because of my work load, I never get to see a full episode. I love the shows when there are all them loony’s who think they can sing but can’t, I do watch the live shows, but to be honest I find them slightly boring, it’s like the 7th series of X factor now and its always the same stories, and always some joker who can’t sing but gets through every week. I think that the winners do deserve their success, its different from me, I had to prove myself to the record label, whereas X factor winners have to win over the British public. I find Leona Lewis an absolute drain, her songs are so weary and dull – I quite like Alexandra Burke though, she’s got more edge and charisma – which is essential if your going to make it in this industry.
If you could collaborate with any musician dead or alive, who would it be? Not Leona Lewis I take it?
(Giggles) Never say never, she’s alright and has a top set of Lungs on her, just don’t expect us to become “bezzie mates”! My absolute idol when I was younger was Michael Jackson, me, him and perhaps Madonna would be an absolute dream collaboration for me.
You have reportedly stated that you will be collaborating with Lady GaGa on her forthcoming album. Is this true?
Well, I couldn’t possibly lie to you – yes! The song has been written, we just need to set a date when we can record the song together. I think her album is expected out late August, but the single is the week before. I am so excited, she is one of the most controversial musicians of the decade and to be a part of the “GaGa” phenomenon is amazing. I don’t know why she picked me to sing with her? The song is called “dreadful days” and is about the aftermath of losing a boyfriend or girlfriend. I have seen some of the plans for the music video to – I think me and GaGa are playing lesbian lovers who go their separate ways.
What do you think people in 20 years time will think of your Music videos?
Well, 20 years ago was the beginning of the 90’s, I think that since then our music videos of today involve lots more technology and special effects. In 20 years I think that my music videos will lack the technology of the future and my children will probably laugh at the clothes I wear and my hairstyle, but its all part of being alive – things change. I hope that the message each of my music videos sends out is still interpreted by future audiences.
Your recent Music Video “The Grass isn’t Greener” involves some serious acting.
Yes, well this music video is very close to home. It is based on when my friend’s dad had an affair with this younger woman and left his wife and children behind. My friends mum suffered severe depression and my friend had to hold the family together. We later found out that my friend’s dad’s new girlfriend had conned him out of all his money and assets and was using him all along. His family didn’t take him back and he later committed suicide. The video is about me and I play the mother and wife, pleading him not to leave, some of the scenes are really emotional and I just hope that it relates to some of the audience who may be in a similar position.
Is acting your next career move perhaps?
I really like filming my music videos, I am really passionate about each one because they are all so personal to me. If I were to become an actress full time, I wouldn’t have that freedom of creating the stories and issues I want to be raised. I haven’t been approached by anyone so far so I think that my acting career is a long way away or never at all!
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