As the lively hum of Amsterdam flowed outside, singer, songwriter, and dance-music storyteller Sarah De Warren sat down with Paolo from Nexus Radio for a heartfelt conversation at the Nexus Lounge. Known for her ethereal vocals and deeply emotional songwriting, Sarah opened up about her creative process, her winding career path, and the many exciting projects waiting just over the horizon.
Arriving in the city under less-than-ideal weather, she joked, Upon her arrival, the British-born artist was greeted by the one thing she knows all too well: unpredictable weather. “I’m very familiar with a bit of rain, and on my way in I got absolutely blown away. It was disgusting,” Sarah De Warren joked, laughing off the stormy commute. Yet it’s exactly this kind of unpredictability — in weather, in life, in art — that fuels her creativity. She draws inspiration from architecture, passing faces, unfamiliar streets, and shifting atmospheres, finding emotion and story wherever she goes.
Sarah De Warren’s career continues to accelerate at lightning speed. Her schedule is packed with a diverse slate of collaborations, each revealing a different facet of her artistic identity. One of her next releases, “Dark Skies” with Popoff, is slated for next Friday — a moody, melodic piece she teased with excitement. Beyond that, she has tracks lined up with Maddox, Rainey, Zal, and more throughout the year. Her creative calendar is overflowing, and she’s thriving in its momentum.
Still, Sarah De Warren is refreshingly honest about the challenges artists face behind the scenes. She emphasized the demanding and often isolating early years of a music career. “You have to be so consistent,” she shared. “It’s a solo journey until people finally recognize it — and at first it’s just you… and maybe your mom.” Her resilience, patience, and willingness to continuously evolve have played a massive role in the artist she is today.
Her musical influences span across genres, shaping her distinctive emotional sound. Bands like System of a Down and Muse left a mark on her taste for dark textures, soaring melodies, and atmospheric storytelling — elements that naturally echo through her techno and electronic work. To avoid creative burnout, Sarah De Warren rotates between genres throughout the week: one day techno, another day a K-Pop session, then a pop-melodic collaboration. This constant shift keeps her ideas fresh and her artistry expansive.
In one humorous moment, Sarah De Warren was asked what type of cheese best represents her music. Without hesitation, she answered: “Vegan cheese. I’m vegan. No dairy here.” It was a playful yet fitting reminder that she approaches life — and art — with authenticity and conviction.
Beyond music, Sarah De Warren dreams of one day escaping to a mountain sanctuary — a sustainable haven filled with nature, creativity, and yes, chickens. It’s a glimpse into the grounded, soulful human behind the powerhouse vocals and club anthems.
As the interview concluded, Sarah De Warren shared a final hint of what’s next: a year ahead rich with solo releases, continued global touring, and a renewed commitment to pushing her creative boundaries even further.
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