Shivani Day - Blue Car (Official Video)
Picture Credit: Aanaya Dayaram
Leicester-born, London-based Shivani Day releases her new single, ‘Blue Car’ via FAMM. Channeling her thoughts on self-worth and closure, ‘Blue Car’ offers an insight into Shivani’s inner thoughts capturing an amalgamation of feelings. Co-produced by Shivani and 23Sunz (BXKS, Joe James), the dark-yet-ethereal sonics make for a textured backdrop for Shivani’s contrasting vocals. The cinematic ambiance is inspired by the Tron Universe and it’s pulsating ice-blue palette referenced in the Jay Green-directed (Biig Piig, Lava La Rue, Izzi De Rosa) video. Over the past three years, Shivani has governed her creativity with a sound that carries her South Asian heritage, the influences garnered in her life and a refined synergy between instrumentation and her voice.
“I began the process of ‘Blue Car’ in 2022, and it was initially a freestyle to express a stream of emotions. I was able to use my voice as an instrument and carve the final sonics in an abstract way. Creating it in the summer, paired with the darkness of the beat and lyrics resulted in a beautiful contrast. It was important to let the track breathe and allow the production to have its moment too.”
Shivani exuded independence and introspection from a young age, which guided her through her early years. Immersed in a diverse array of musical genres thanks to her Father's eclectic taste, Shivani's palette was broad and unconventional for her age and cultural background, with exposure to genres such as Chicago House, Latin, Jazz, Euro Electronic, Reggae and Gregorian chant. After excelling in Kathak and Bollywood dance in her pre-teens, Shivani developed a deep appreciation for artistry and creativity, setting the stage for exploring the world of music and art. During her years studying International Relations at University, Shivani taught herself to DJ, which led to countless sets across the UK, including a Boiler Room in her then-native, Nottingham, ahead of taking a decisive step toward her live musical aspirations. Having spent time imagining what type of music she would create, Shivani began songwriting before enlisting the guidance of singer Shaé Universe as her vocal coach. Empowered by her newfound mentorship and confidence, Shivani delved further into songwriting, crafting compositions that seamlessly blend elements of Electronica, Trip-hop and Alternative-R&B. Ethereal, flowing, and contrasting, Shivani's music invites listeners on a transcendent journey through her rich tapestry of influences citing Sade, Aaliyah, Massive Attack, Nelly Furtado, Lana Del Rey, and Grace Jones as some of her key influences. As Shivani continues to carve her path in music, her boundless creativity and passion serve as a beacon of inspiration for the music she produces and writes.
Last month, Shivani displayed her Electronica-meets-R&B soundscape in her debut single ‘Rhetoric’, whichearned co-signs from BBC East Midlands Introducing,COLORS, Clash and Wonderland. Shivani is now entirely focused on dedicating her focus to a wider project on the horizon this summer.