Interview with Musician Dearveni
When doing something makes you happy, it’s all you want to do. That stands true for Dearveni, who finds that making music is the thing that makes her happy. Since starting making music in 2024, Dearveni has quickly grown her audience and released a number of singles and EPs.
Now, Dearveni has put it all together with a compilation of all her Spanish-language songs, released just last Friday. To celebrate its release, we had the chance to talk to Dearveni about her process behind creating the compilation.
Learn more about Dearveni here!
1. “Con Amor, Veni” releases March 29th. What can we expect from it? How would you describe it to fans?
The EP itself is like a bipolar rollercoaster ride lol! It goes through stages of an on and off relationship. Exploring themes of love, denial, begging, toxicity, questioning, and acceptance. Con Amor is a compilation of my spanish songs from 24’-25’, plus a new song! “¿Qué quieres de mí?”.
2. Roughly how long have you spent working on “Con Amor, Veni”? What can you tell us about the process for making it?
The compilation took about 2 years. From the first song Sombras to the final composition ¿Qué quieres de mí?. The making of it was thought-provoking, in both good and bad ways. You see, I don't actually speak Spanish, and I am open about that. I love the language. It just has that tang to it. haha! When I compose and record my vocals I try my best to make everything right. For example, the lyrics and pronunciation, I do my best to search if the words I’m using are correct. I ask people whether they are strangers, friends, or my listeners. I ask questions like: Does the sentences make sense? Am I saying/singing it right? Does it bridge well to this, that, etc.? Is the intonation/accent okay? Is the flow good or lacking? Does everything connect?... I find composing HELL but also FUN! because I get to do what I love. It’s challenging alright. But It’s a puzzle I love solving.
3. What’s your favourite track off of “Con Amor, Veni”?
I would say my favourite is ¿Por qué no yo? Because it’s such a demanding song in a way of questioning and begging. And, also because of how it sounds. I like how the vocals are soft and gentle while the instrumental is rocky and intense, literally and figuratively. They contrast each other greatly. I can envision it being played in a bar while I drown myself with an Old Fashioned. Lol! It just hits.
4. Is there a track that you consider the hardest to make? Why? If not, which took the longest?
The track that was the hardest to make was Sueño. Goodness! I was pulling all nighters back to back for months because I really wanted to finish it right away but no idea was coming to me. I almost gave up on it and hesitated to release it because I was being too picky with how it sounded. And, also because I was having a hard time translating lyrics and what I want to fit in the track. But, thankfully, I thought of a great filler: “Cada minuto, Cada segundo, Eres mi deseo, Cada día, Cada noche, Eres mi sueño.” And, Tada! The song was done! Finally! I had so many drafts in the beginning that garageband kept crashing. It kept deleting every file and random audio clips so I had to rerecord everytime I opened the software. It was a nightmare. Sueño was the most difficult. Thankfully, in the end, everything turned out for the best. I’m very grateful. YIPPIE!
5. Your most popular song on Spotify is “My Boy”. Is there a song of yours you wish got more attention?
Short n’ Sweet: a two-track single. They’re two peas in a pod. I can’t pick one because one complements the other. It’s more of an artist pick really. I guess I’m biased with these two. They carry more sentimentality. To me, they embody “genuine and unconditional love” in a way. I had so much fun writing the lyrics. It's romantic, playful, flirty, and bubbly. I find myself putting both on repeat whenever I start feeling a strange and/or a weird feeling. It’s like a lullaby to my nervous system.
6. What do you think sets you apart from others in your genre, if anything?
Challenging question! Jeez! I’d say I’m a rollercoaster, in a good way, because it fuels my creative process. I just release anything I am able to conjure up in the moment regardless of my emotions. I make songs without a strict or limited lane, referencing the languages I sing, vibes, and themes/concepts. I believe my craft assigns no missions, it is simply a raw, open space for emotions, clarity, or even confusion. I’d like to believe I am a creator and alchemist of many things whether it be physical or spiritual. I make songs simply because I love composing. I think that’s what makes it special, it’s destined, not forced.
7. What do you see yourself doing with your music career five years from now?
I would love to see me doing live shows and turn music to be my full-time fun-job. What a blessing that would be! It’ll be challenging but incredibly fulfilling! 5 years from now I hope my music wisdom has leveled up! Having merch would be so cool too. I am so looking forward to it! I’d love to still be able to continue connecting with beautiful people in general, with other creatives, and listeners, and serenading their lives with my tunes. It makes my day whenever people reach out and say I helped them out of a negative place. Life is worth living! ... You know what? Opening for The Marias or Faye Webster would be hella sick too!
