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SONJA HOLLY
Pop / Electro / Alternative



London
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Member Since2/23/2008
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When you first hear the electrifying sound of Sonja Holly, it’s quite clear the lady means business! Not only is her music jam-packed with female energy and force - It’s just addictive with infectious, quirky melodies!

She’s been working on her first album only for a few months now, but the outcome is something totally different from what you’ve heard before. Sonja Holly’s sound is effective pop with a lush electro edge. It’s commercial and catchy but put together with intelligence - it’s varied and has the drive and imagination.

I met up with Sonja after her recording session to ask a few questions about her music:

When did you first start singing and performing?

I was born in Finland, in a small lake town near Helsinki and since I was really young I’ve always had a drive to sing and perform. I used to perform songs to my family and also sang in local rock band.

So what brought you to the UK?

Well, I realized that music was my calling and what I wanted to do. As there really isn’t a music industry to speak of in Finland, the UK seemed like the best place to go. So I moved to London in 2004 and began working with producers and songwriters here.

What happened next?

The first song I wrote was called “I Get Up”. I guess it was quite an angry, sort of raging rock song.

What’s it about?

It was about a young woman who had taken the plunge and decided to change her life around and do exactly what she wanted to do - and not give a damn about what other people think! I guess I can be like that sometimes and I think that side of me comes out in my lyrics and also in live sets. I don’t just want people to go “Oh, that’s a nice song”, I want people to remember it and be affected by it in some way.

I think they will, especially because quite a lot of the vocals are either quite fierce or quite quirky. What singers have inspired you?

When I was growing up I loved people like Madonna, Belinda Carlisle, Cher, Cyndi Lauper..80’s girl power!

…They’re all quite dominant women.

Yeah, absolutely. I really liked their attitude and how they came across as independent, strong-minded artists. Powerful and sexy. When I was young I really connected with all of those things about them. They seemed like super-vixens.

And nowadays?

I still really respect Madonna. She’s 50 and look, she’s got it! I think Gwen Stefani’s got hot swagger and I’ve always loved Alanis Morissette’s energy – she just doesn’t care what people think about her! “You Oughta Know” is so brilliant! When I started writing and recording songs I was just naturally influenced by the connection I felt with them (artists), so in that respect I’ve always been focused and clear about what kind of music I want to make.

And how does that come across in your songs?

Well, “Break the Chain” for example is quite dark and powerful, but it’s a passionate song too. Lot of the stuff I make is quite energetic because my music is aimed for dance floors. I think lyrical substance is really important so I focus on that side a lot when I create new ideas.

Sonja Holly is currently making new material with her team.

This smashing pop, electro invention is fresh and clean due to take over, so watch this space!!

By Beth Lees

InfluencesNo Doubt, Alanis Morissette, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Ace of Base, The Corrs, Roxette, Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne, Jennifer Lopez, Pink, Nelly Furtado, Eminem, The Offspring, Pink, Sheryl Crow, Cardigans, Alannah Myles, Blondie, Belinda Carlisle.

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KNOW BS

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Nov 21 2009 12:55 PM

hey there U 'al ROCK!
THANK you for the Friendship~

ROCK oN!
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Oct 22 2009 11:10 PM


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Oct 20 2009 12:24 AM

Moi! Mites sulla siel Lontoossa menee? Täällä on ihan sikana lunta...
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Oct 20 2009 12:23 AM

hello!! how've you been my friend?
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Tyler Nguyen



Sep 15 2008 2:41 AM

i like the new song "All i ever wanted".
Sounds great!!
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Tyler Nguyen



Sep 7 2008 12:45 AM

Hey there!! How've you been? hope all is well with you
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the dirty hearts



Aug 25 2008 6:22 PM

Hi, thanks so much for accepting my friendship!

Hey we are The Dirty Hearts. We have a new record called "Pigs," and a music video, "Record Store" that you will enjoy.
Take a listen & let us know
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TRENDSETTER aka Mark Holiday - HOT music producer



Aug 23 2008 2:54 PM

Thank you for add
I appreciate that!
Let me know if you looking for revolutionary and trendy music.
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P.S.
You look gorgeous! :)
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Queen Tantrum Rocks!!! First Lady of Liverpool



Aug 24 2008 2:00 AM

Thanks for the add, you rock! Have a great weekend :-)

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Aug 23 2008 2:29 PM

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Jul 25 2008 6:34 PM

hey there!!! How've you been? Seems like you still styling and profiling like always :) Keep it up!!!
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Jul 13 2008 12:06 AM

Hi Sonja, yes I did and I left a comment, is it gone? Since MS did the big flip things are missing and messing up here on the USA ms.
My new Chef is Grant Achatz from CH he is quite famous he had cancer of the mouth and is now clean! Have you seen the new page, it's my best one yet:)

An apple a day keeps the hunger away...:)
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Jul 13 2008 2:04 AM

HI!!!THANK YOU:)NOW OUR HOUSE LOOKS LIKE A HOSPITAL!!:D
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Jul 10 2008 7:38 PM

Your welcome. I hope you have a wonderful weekend too;]
How are you?
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Jul 7 2008 1:17 PM

Hello!
Thanks for the add :) If you need any photography or designs done, give us a shout! ;D
Ciao ciao

Diana Cinnamon Swirl x
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Jul 8 2008 3:20 AM

I like ur sound!!

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Jul 7 2008 12:58 AM


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thanks for the add SONJA
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Siva Noir

Siva Noir



Jul 7 2008 4:41 AM

Thanks Sonja...you have a great day as well!

xoxo
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J-ichi

J-ichi



Jul 3 2008 1:21 PM

Thank you^^/

nice pic's !!


Have a nice day^^/




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CORVETTI



Jul 2 2008 11:34 PM

Dennis

Dennis



Jun 28 2008 5:57 PM

Hi Sonja;

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Jun 27 2008 10:54 PM

hey Sonja, how's it going? How has your summer been?
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