Bunny Alex On the Making Of “Habits”
Can you tell us about the inspiration behind "Habits" and the story it tells?
I would say that the main inspiration for “Habits“ was escapism and summer. I was feeling down and a little lost, and so I tried to imagine a story where everything has a happy ending; a love story, a summer setting and a hopeful main character who falls for all the clichés and feels untouchable. I wanted the song to be upbeat and fun, but with a dreamy and almost nostalgic and sentimental touch. “Cruel Summer“ by Taylor Swift and “Jackie Onassis“ by ELIO were definitely playing on repeat.
Can you share any memorable experiences or stories from performing "Habits" live?
I’ve loved performing that song live. I think it has a certain energy, and I usually reserve it for the end, as a way to tie everything together. I remember playing at the 2ubeXtra festival at LIPA in Liverpool, and as soon as that bass came in I could feel this sense of connection with the audience. By the last chorus, I had people singing along to the “Everybody loves Paris, we should go sometime“ line. Not to mention my amazing band, who were dancing and vibing along. That was really special and one of the most fun experiences I have had on stage.
How do you feel this single represents your artistic identity or musical evolution?
I chose “Habits“ as my debut single because I think it embodies who Bunny Alex is so well. Happy but sentimental, naive but completely aware, hopeful yet unsure. The lyrics are visual, personal, and clever. I’ve always loved vocals and harmonies that almost seem to melt into the rest of the music, and this song is full of that. I really want to keep evolving with each new release, while still staying true to my own artistic voice.
Could you share some of your musical influences and how they have shaped your sound?
I already mentioned Taylor Swift, who is one of my biggest inspirations, I’m a huge Swiftie! The stories she tells and her whole evolution across different styles and genres is just amazing, and her lyrics are written with so much care and intelligence. I also love MUNA (one of the best live performances I’ve seen), Anna of the North, ELIO, The Japanese House, Lorde… I can never get enough of that modern indie-pop, electro-pop pop sound. No one exists in a vacuum, and these artists have shaped the artist I am today in almost every way.
Looking ahead, what are your long-term goals and aspirations as a musician?
For now, I will keep releasing and working on music and cool content. In the long-term, I would love to do an international tour someday, see all these different places and connect with different people from all over the world. Of course, it would also be a dream come true to work and collaborate with some of the people I’ve looked up to my entire life. I think most musicians, including me, just want to make music for as long as they can and use it as a way to understand the world around us, and share that with others. That’s what I want to do.
