PBG 3 Question Interview with Aurelia "sometimes i wish" Single
- Produced by a Girl™
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Hey, it’s Produced by a Girl and I’m thrilled to spotlight Aurelia, a New York-born producer, vocalist, and visual artist who’s stepping into a powerful new era with “sometimes i wish.” This self-produced electronic pop single is a shimmering dive into queer culture, and the transformation that comes after the end of a long-term marriage. As the first taste of Aurelia’s upcoming project, UNG0DLY H0UR, the track is a true showcase of their creative vision. Aurelia handles everything from songwriting and production to the photography, artwork, and visual direction. The sound is cinematic and immersive, pairing lush electronics with storytelling that feels both raw and honest. Since 2021, Aurelia has racked up over a million streams, building a reputation for artistry that pulls you right into their world and cements them as one of the most exciting independent voices in electronic pop.
1. You wrote “sometimes i wish” at 3 a.m., right in the middle of a whirlwind season of life. There’s something so magnetic about channeling that raw, late-night honesty into music. Can you take us back to that moment when the song first started to reveal itself to you?
Thank you! Yes, I wrote it SUPER late at night, super delirious, and super emotional, as a way to process some of the things I was going through. For me, my solo music has always felt more like a chronicle of my life, a tightly wound scroll. The act of opening that scroll and adding to it, each time with a different pen, has helped me feel joy, and power, and grief. The process of making my own art, designing the sounds, and recording it, it all feels healing. I always feel kind of nervous to share it with the world after, but if it meant something to me, it might mean something to someone else, and I love being able to connect with people, so here we are!
2. This track really captures that in-between space, where you’re leaving an old version of yourself and reaching for something more real and free. When you listen to “sometimes i wish” now, does it feel like a pivotal moment in your journey, and what do you recognize now that you didn't before when you wrote it?
Oh man, so much has changed, that’s a good question! This song to me feels like a very strange mixture of wild freedom and sadness. I think I recognize a lot of my own queerness since writing that, and I’ve branched so much farther out of my comfort zone in leaving behind that self, more than I ever believed. I’m proud of what I made, but that bittersweet feeling will linger.
3. You did it all! From writing, producing, performing, photographing, and creatively directing this release, which gives the project such a bold, personal stamp. What part of producing the world of “sometimes i wish” to life felt the most thrilling or liberating for you as an artist and, most importantly, a female producer?
Yes!! I did and I am now so tired !! Thank you for the kind words. The most liberating part was the recording process! It’s just me and my AKG P120 against the world (maybe one day I can afford one of their nicer mics), in the silence of my room. I get to express whatever I want, without judging myself or my body or my choices. That part of the process is for me alone, and it makes me feel so free, like a kid with a piano that can bang out anything they want! When I shoot visuals or mix, I’m looking at so many details simultaneously and always keeping the listener or viewer in mind, but not the recording process, so I would say that!
I also am really getting into new plugins, so this song came out of a desire to explore the Waves Harmony plugin, which is where you get that vocoder sound from!
4. Bonus Question: What does Produced by a Girl mean personally to you in your own music industry journey?
Oh my goodness, well, since PBG is so focused on femmes and specifically female producers, I feel so seen!!! I have struggled in sessions for many years, feeling like I’m not being taken seriously or that my ideas are not feasible, so creating this song by myself and then receiving some positive remarks means the whole world to me. I am honored to be alongside other women who have made such beautiful art. Thank you for having me <3
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Written by PBG Chief Press Editor, Mary Knoblock
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