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GET TO KNOW: Gavi

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Having already made his mark with a string of impactful releases these last few years, fast-rising artist Gavi continues his prolific streak with his latest studio album 'The Seasonal Affective Disorder :(SAD): Experience'.


Bringing back more of that broad and emotive alt-pop aesthetic he has been conjuring over the years, 'The Seasonal Affective Disorder :(SAD): Experience' makes for a dazzling return to form for him. With its broad and sprawling textures, sweeping atmosphere, and his own passionate vocals at the helm, he is certainly looking to turn some heads with this one.

So with the new album available to stream now, we sat down with him to find out more about his origins and influences over the years.



What was the first band or artist you fell in love with?


Michael Jackson was the first artist I was completely obsessed with. His music, his performance style, the way every song felt larger than life—it all just captivated me. As I got older, I started appreciating the depth behind the melodies, the musicality, and the storytelling. There’s a reason his music still feels timeless.


Did you ever form a band when you were younger, and if so, what did they sound like?


Yeah! I was in a band in high school. We played Battle of the Bands and a few local shows—it was short-lived but really fun. We had no idea what we were doing, but there was something so raw and exciting about just getting up there and making music together. It taught me a lot about performance, collaboration, and how to feed off a crowd’s energy.


What has been your primary inspiration in writing music?


Perspective. Every song is a chance to see something from a new angle, whether it’s my own experience or someone else’s. I’ve always been fascinated by how music can make people feel understood, even if they’ve never lived the exact story being told. I think that’s where philosophy and psychology come into play for me—understanding human emotion, connection, and how experiences shape us.


What is a song you wish you had written yourself?


I actually have a playlist called Songs I Wish I Wrote because there are so many incredible songs that make me go, Dang, I wish that came from me. But I have one rule: I can only put songs on there if I think I could have written them—stylistically, melodically, and lyrically. Based on that, here are a few:


  • Weatherman – Eddie Benjamin

  • Little Did I Know – Julia Michaels

  • Wings – Jonas Brothers

  • Sellout – Jamie Fine

  • iRobot – Jon Bellion

  • End of Youth – Ed Sheeran


If there was any moment in your career you could relive, what would it be?


There have been so many highlights—getting reposted by OneRepublic, John Legend, and Pentatonix, having my first conversation with my five-time Grammy-winning former manager—but nothing beats the moment someone told me I saved their life over Instagram DMs. That still gives me chills. It reminded me why I do this. And the crazy thing is, I’ve been fortunate enough to experience that feeling more than once. That’s something I never take for granted.


Which artist would you most love to share a stage with?


Bruno Mars. The energy he brings to his performances is unreal. He makes it feel like an event, and I’d love to experience that live alongside him.


And is there an artist you would love to collaborate with as well?


So many! Ryan Tedder, Bruno (again, obviously), Bruno, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran, Labrinth, Jon Bellion. All for different reasons, but they each bring something special—whether it’s their storytelling, their musical instincts, or their ability to redefine genres.


Where do you see yourself in five years?


Still creating, but on a much bigger scale. Right now, my goal is to push my music beyond just sound—I want to build immersive experiences that combine storytelling, music, philosophy, and animation. In five years, I want this to be a fully realized platform where people don’t just listen to my work, they step into it.


I want to create Experience Albums—projects that blend music with visual storytelling, creating worlds people can interact with. I see this evolving into live performances that feel like theater, animated films, and interactive installations where people can truly experience the emotions behind the music in a tangible way.


On a personal level, I want to continue exploring the intersection of art and psychology, using music to foster empathy, understanding, and connection. I want my work to be something that makes people think, feel, and ultimately see themselves in new ways.

So in five years? I want to be at the forefront of something completely new in music and storytelling. Something that makes people stop and go, I’ve never seen or heard anything like this before.



Gavi's new album 'The Seasonal Affective Disorder :(SAD): Experience' is out now.



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