Words by Carol Wright | Photos by Zachary T. Schmidt and Joshua James Stuebe

We got to chat with singer/songwriter Desanka about interacting with fans in this digital age and her song “I Love You Deeper”.

You did theatre and choir growing up. Did those activities help you realize a singing career is what you wanted?

Growing up doing extensive musical theatre, Shakespeare & choir definitely triggered my love for the arts. Both music and acting are my deepest passions that I was lucky enough to discover at such a young age.

Being a singer in this digital age means connecting with fans on and offline. How did you go about building your relationship with fans via social media?

Connecting with my followers and fans through social media has been the best. I pride myself in building relationships with my audience by responding to comments and engaging with my DMs consistently, which has been especially rewarding during this time.

Has quarantine had an affect on your music making process?

Quarantine has actually expedited my writing process. This time has really allowed me to finish songs I’ve started, begin more projects, and release new music. 

Tell us about your new song “I Loved You Deeper”. What inspired the lyrics?

“I Loved You Deeper” is definitely one of my favorite songs to date. It really revolves around being “in love” and being naive to something that may be unhealthy. 

How did you go about honing in on the way you wanted “I Loved You Deeper” to sound?

My pop sound tends to be playful, airy, catchy, and fun. That’s just what comes natural to me when I write and perform.

What advice do you have for aspiring singers?

Advice I would have for aspiring singers would be to make music that you love and be authentic to who you are.

Keep up with Desanka here!