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Sylvee the songstress
Local singer/songwriter Sarah Ryland – AKA Sylvee - is connecting with fans through her powerful and captivating music. Nelson Magazine talks to her about the release of her latest single, ‘Slow’, and the importance of addressing mental health and reaching out when we are struggling.
Tell us a little about how you to got involved in music, what drives your passion?
I don’t think I’ve ever been as passionate about anything as I am about music, which is funny because I never told anyone (my parents included) that I could sing, until about six years ago. I took music at high school but was terrified to let anyone hear me, so I stopped taking the class. My mum always played music in the house growing up, and quite often took my younger brother and I to see shows like Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof and the ballet. She would play the soundtracks in the car and at home for weeks before we went, so that the shows would feel familiar, even if the storylines went over our heads a bit. I think being exposed to so much music in so many varieties very much inspired me. Rina Faaiuaso
Your latest single, ‘Slow’ has been released, where did you find the inspiration for the song?
A very special friend of mine was going through a really hard time. It was hard to watch and I felt so helpless. For me, writing about things seems to help me process and understand the situation.
How would you describe what this song means to you, personally?
I think the biggest message in this song is the importance of mental health and talking about how we feel, with safe people. We don’t have to take on every challenge alone, especially if we don’t have the mental tools to do so. The thing with mental health is, if we break a leg and need to take time off, people understand that. But if we’re struggling mentally and need a break to heal and work on creating positive thought paths in our brain, it can be harder for people to grasp. Society is definitely taking strides in the right direction, but there’s still a long way to go. Giving people time to heal is sometimes the biggest gift you can give them.
Aside from music, how do you unwind?
I’m a photographer, and someone who likes to try just about every creative medium you can think of. I have a lot of hobbies, but the most recent thing I tried was pottery - it was so much fun!
What do you hope the future looks like, for you?
I don’t see myself ever not making music, whether it’s heard or not, but I’ll definitely never stop.
Listen to Sylvee’s latest release on streaming platforms Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, YouTube or sylveemusic.com
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