LITTLE THOUGHTS ON THE BIG ISSUES OF LIFE

Priyana’s songwriting is inspired by the world around her. Her desire is to create a space for people to feel safe and heard through her music. She instinctively captures the emotions that reflect today’s challenges through social media, and little thoughts and phrases she comes across. The multi-instrumentalist is an advocate for mental health. She cares deeply for the LGBTQ+ community, anti-racism, equity and women’s rights. She is a two-time International Songwriting Competition semi-finalist and finalist award winner in the pop category of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.

Name: Priyana. My artiste name is priyana with a lower case ‘p’, but I was named Priyana by my aunt when my parents were trying to come up with something unique. They were thinking about names like Priyanka and Ariana, and my aunt said, “How about Priyana?” They loved it and so do I!

Currently: I released my debut album Little Thoughts on my 18th birthday! I’d been working on it for the past year while I was completing grade 12. I regularly perform for various organizations and I’m an advocate for mental health and the LGBTQ+ community. I am now in the Independent Songwriting and Performance program at Seneca College.

Favourite colours: I love pastels! 

Favourite outfit: I love wearing short sleeve button up shirts and I often draw inspiration from my favourite artistes like Harry Styles.

Favourite Bollywood star: Priyanka Chopra. 

Favourite Hollywood star: Sadie Sink. 

Favourite movie: I’ve always loved Ratatouille!

Favourite singers: Billie Eilish, Finneas, Harry Styles, Conan Gray, Lizzy Mcalpine.  

Favourite song: I’m impressed by anyone who can actually choose just one favourite song. I don’t think I can! If an album counts, then my favourite is When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? by Billie Eilish.  

Favourite TV show: I’ve been obsessed with Heartstopper ever since it came out! Stranger Things is also an all-time favourite of mine.  

Favourite ice cream flavour: My favourite is probably chocolate chip cookie dough.

Favourite cuisine: I love Japanese food, specifically Japanese curry.

Favourite restaurant: My favourite restaurant has always been this specific Mongolian Grill that was near my house, but unfortunately it was closed down during COVID. 

Favourite sport: I am definitely not a sports person, but if I had to choose, I like basketball! 

Favourite book: The Perks Of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.  

Favourite activity: Performing is 100 per cent my favourite thing to do.  

I hang out: In the car listening to music with my friends a lot. I also love to chill out with my dogs. 

I’m freaked out by: Blood tests. 

I need: My dogs to live forever. 

I want to be: Able to positively impact millions of people.

My role models: Billie Eilish, Finneas and Harry Styles. I have so much respect for them and I absolutely adore their music. They constantly inspire me to be a better person and artiste.

Tips to save the planet: I think if people tried to be a little bit more vegetarian in their everyday lives, that could help the environment a lot!

In a perfect world: All people would be accepted for who they are.

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