Rachel Costanzo Miles Away Interview

Rachel Costanzo Miles Away Interview

Melbourne pop starlet, Rachel Costanzo has released her new single, Miles Away.

With almost three thousand subscribers to her YouTube channel, this talented and vocally mature Melbourne popstar is sure to impress with third single, Miles Away. Co-written and produced by MSquared Productions (Michael Paynter & Michael Delorenzis), the song starts simply with piano and stripped back vocals setting the mood perfectly for this clever, reflective pop number. Building slowly and becoming increasingly lush with dramatic instrumentation, the emotionally charged ballad reveals a new side to Costanzo, all the while showcasing her exceptional vocal range and ability.

Costanzo's two previous singles, Starlight and Blindside are both polished, upbeat pop numbers that received spins on commercial radio around the country, but it is Miles Away that allows her powerful, raw and impressive vocals to create a truly beautiful and timeless pop song. Her delivery is captivating, perfectly capturing the emotion behind the lyrics, with Costanzo explaining, 'I've experienced all kinds of loss in my life and I really wanted to write a song everyone can relate to and feel some sort of peace from within themselves at the end of listening to the song."

The video was shot by Peter John from Epik Films (The Paper Kites Bloom, Michael Paynter Weary Stars) and begins with a young couple frolicking in the woods, clearly smitten with each other and in the early stages of their love. The couple grow older and still appear very much in love, until one day the male figure in the clip unexpectedly has to let her go, leaving the audience to connect with the song in their own unique way.

View the clip for Miles Away.

Interview with Rachel Costanzo

Question: How would you describe Miles Away?

Rachel Costanzo: Miles Away is a love song about two people that were once in love so deeply but as they grew up, the boy had to let the girl go. The reason as to why he let her goI left as a mystery so to fuel the audiences imagination. I guess people can inject their own experiences into the ending.


Question: Can you tell us about your residency at Spice Market and Soho in Melbourne?

Rachel Costanzo: I perform every Friday 9pm-12 at Soho! It is an amazing gig filled with people I love dearly. The staff are beautiful people and so are the people who come there. Definitely a place worth visiting.


Question: Did you have any pre-conceived ideas about the music industry?

Rachel Costanzo: I believe that the music industry is always growing and changing and as an artist you need to always grow and change with it in order to be up to date with the new trends!


Question: Do you write your own songs? What's your inspiration?

Rachel Costanzo: I co-wrote most of my songs with Msquared Productions! They are amazing songwriters and I love working with them each and every time. My inspiration is my family and friends. I want to make them all proud. I also want to make my Nonno proud because he was my biggest supporter while growing up.


Question: What music/artists do you listen to when you are not playing your own?

Rachel Costanzo: I listen to a lot of RnB. Chris Brown, Drake & Beyoncé are always the first on my playlist.


Question: What's next? Tour/Album/Single?

Rachel Costanzo: I think a new single featuring some famous DJ's is next on the calendar for me! But nothing is set in stone yet but hopefully all works out.


Question: Was there a moment you contemplated throwing in the towel?

Rachel Costanzo: Never. Music is apart of me and I'll never give up. I feel lost when I loose my voice for a day, I can't imagine what it'd be like to give up completely.

Question: Do you prefer performing live or recording?

Rachel Costanzo: I prefer performing live. The vibe is insane and I love the energy I receive from the crowd! I love seeing people smile while listening to me sing.


Question: What/who was your inspiration to go into the music industry?

Rachel Costanzo: Growing up and listening to a lot of music always inspired me to chase my own dreams. I guess the people around me inspired me as well and that's all it took to get the ball rolling.


Question: What is the biggest challenge you have faced along the way to your musical success?

Rachel Costanzo: I have faced a lot of disappointment but also a lot of success as well. I guess the music industry is a bumpy ride and it's either make or break. I won't stop chasing my dreams though, I have goals and I won't leave this earth unless I reach them.


Question: What's a typical day like?

Rachel Costanzo: I typical day is waking up, eating, going into my studio, recording, mixing, singing, eating again, having a nap, going back into the studio then singing again!


Question: What has been your favourite part of becoming a music artist?
Rachel Costanzo: The fact that I can inspire others and make them happy and smile. That's my favourite part.


Question: If you could collaborate with another artist, who would it be?

Rachel Costanzo: Chris Brown. I'm secretly in love with him and his music. I would do anything to collaborate with such a talented human being.


Question: Do you have a website fans can visit?

Rachel Costanzo: I sure do!
It's... Rachelcostanzo.com.au


Interview by Brooke Hunter