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Georgi Kay is a trans-non-binary singer, songwriter, and music producer from Perth, Australia, who blends elements of ambient, pop, deep house, and dark electronic music, creating a unique sound influenced by sci-fi films and video games. Combining their signature introspective style with profound lyrics on themes of grief, loss, and self-exploration, Georgi has released their second album, “Into Oblivion”, which marks an important milestone in their already impressive career.

“Into Oblivion” is a personal journey of self-discovery and healing. Through powerful themes of grief, identity, and existentialism, Georgi invites listeners to embrace the less pretty aspects and more vulnerable sides of the human experience. With a sound that combines deep electronic elements with introspective lyricism, “Into Oblivion” offers a cathartic space for reflection.

Georgi who had already won APRA and ARIA awards and even received a Grammy nomination, has continually evolved both musically and personally. Since the release of their debut album, “Where I Go To Disappear,” Georgi has experienced major life changes as they embrace and honor their true self.

One of those changes has been recognizing the versatility of their vision. No longer confined to music alone, they have tried new forms of artistic expression, including writing, which gives them new spaces and freedoms.

In this in-depth and heartfelt interview, Georgi speaks from the depths of their being about their achievements, the changes they have gone through, the complexities of what it means to be human, and “Into Oblivion”, which she is absolutely proud of.

Georgi you’ve had an incredible journey as a musician. How has your artistic journey evolved over the years since “Where I Go To Disappear”? What things did you believe before that you no longer believe? What things now seem more important to you than before?

Wow, great question. I was still living in LA when I released ‘Where I Go To Disappear’, back in 2018. So between then and now, I think I evolved very much so, both as an individual and as an artist. I played endless shows in LA and hopped on some national tours with friends, had a few rise and fall relationships, won an award from APRA for my song ‘In My Mind’ reaching over 1 billion streams worldwide (which is a surreal number), and relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah to write and produce my second album, ‘Into Oblivion’. An album of which I’m immensely proud of and excited to finally release to the world.

And I think in terms of beliefs and priorities, I no longer believe that music is my only art form. For a long time now I’ve wanted to write novels, and it took me around ten years to realize that I don’t have to pick one or the other, I can do both. So, I suppose creative versatility has become a big priority for me, along with stability, security, and a more minimalistic mindset. Less is more, but what is present is of high quality. And I have learnt to apply this to all corners of my life.

Your new album, “Into Oblivion,” is an exploration of grief, loss, and existentialism. What inspired you to navigate through these themes?

I’ve always felt very drawn to the many layers and depths that difficult and challenging themes pose. I find they encourage us to dive into self-exploration and thus self-growth. They are also very “lonely-feeling” experiences, aren’t they?

Grief means so many different things to so many different people, as does loss and sense of self. We all experience them yet in very unique and intricately personal and private ways. It really gives you the sense that we’re all feeling lonely together. And I think there’s something quite beautiful to explore within that sadness.

How would you define this album?

So much happened during the making of this record. A lot of personal and big stuff.

I had top surgery, came out (again) as trans-non-binary, lost my father to cancer, met the love of my life, and made the decision to finally return to my hometown as of early next year. If my last record was a “coming of age” album, then I’d have to define ‘Into Oblivion’ as my “return to self”.

“Into Oblivion” is described as a self-exploration into the darker depths of what it inherently means to be human. In your opinion and based on your experience creating this album, what does it mean for you to be a ‘human being’ today?

To be human is to be and to feel so many things. Pain, hurt, confusion, sorrow, depression, heartbreak, anxiety, anger, frustration, kindness, joy, compersion, love, excitement, wonder, fear, selflessness, curiosity, powerlessness, lack of purpose, and loss of identity…there are infinite ways in which we express our humanity on a daily basis. But I feel that beyond all that, the core definition of what it means to be human is balance. I say this because we are forever trying to maintain the balance within and outside of ourselves, always tweaking and recalibrating, even when we sleep. That desire to be in control of our lives, and to rush to try to restabilize it when we feel we’ve lost that control. It’s an eternal dance that we move to.

How does writing about these heavy topics help you in your process of healing or self-discovery?

It honestly helps a lot. I’ve always been a very introspective thinker, very drawn and attracted to existential questions and notions about life and purpose. So, in some ways, I feel that it is just my nature to write about these types of things, and in other ways, it sometimes feels like exposure therapy. Really jarring and quite frightening at times, y’know?

The more you sit in a feeling, the more it consumes you, and that can be a scary place to go for a lot of people. Perhaps it’s too real, too much, or too confronting for them. But I find that if you can push through the discomfort and remain still, the feeling welcomes you with warmth and tenderness, and you start to sink into its embrace. So, when I write, I think I’m coming from that place of surrender. And I find it’s a very powerful place to be.

What message do you hope listeners take away from this album?

I hope my listeners feel transported when they listen to the record. If they can close their eyes and get lost in a world full of visuals and emotions, then I know I’ve done my job right.

Can you talk about the process of creating this album? What was the most challenging and rewarding part of producing it yourself?

I loved making this album. I wrote and produced it up near the mountains in Salt Lake City, so I had this beautiful and epic view of the landscape to draw from. I wanted ‘Into Oblivion’ to have a big sound, like really massive. Not just in the music, but in the lyrics and overall themes, too. I wanted it to feel overwhelming and all-encompassing like this great, big leviathan wave rising up behind you, so high it blocks out the sun. And the whole time you’re watching it rise, you’re wondering when the hell is this thing is gonna drop?!

So, I had a lot of fun with big synths, big drums, big harmonies, and a ton of reverb. And overall, it really wasn’t a challenging album to create. In fact, it was probably the most smooth-sailing process I’ve undergone to date. I think because I went into it with no intention for it to “be a hit”, so all that remained was just the pure joy of creating.

I would send my finished mixes to my co-producer and mixer Rob, and he would add his magic and send them back my way to listen to. One of my favourite parts of this process was when I’d receive a mix back from him and would listen to it for the first time. It was like getting to listen to this thing I created but for the first time, like how my fans would. And that was really special and exciting.

With so many emotionally charged songs, do you have a particular track that resonates with you the most? And if so, could you tell us why?

Although I feel a piece of me resonates with every song, I’d have to say that ‘Water Song’ and ‘Porno’ are the two I resonate with the most. At least from an identity and sense of self point of view.

They feel like the songs I got to be the most honest with myself on a deeper level that the others don’t necessarily hit – not because they can’t, but more so because they were designed for different purposes.

Both ‘Water Song’ and ‘Porno’ explore the transparencies and honesties I hold within myself, like that balance of admitting and accepting the great and not-so-great parts about who I am. And I think that’s why they resonate with me the most because they’re very raw and very cathartic to listen to. Maybe I don’t feel so alone when I hear them. Maybe I feel like someone understands me greater than anyone else, even if that someone happens to be myself.

Georgi Kay is a trans-non-binary singer, songwriter, and music producer from Perth, Australia, who blends elements of ambient, pop, deep house, and dark electronic music, creating a unique sound influenced by sci-fi films and video games. Combining their signature introspective style with profound lyrics on themes of grief, loss, and self-exploration, Georgi has released their second album, “Into Oblivion”, which marks an important milestone in their already impressive career.

“Into Oblivion” is a personal journey of self-discovery and healing. Through powerful themes of grief, identity, and existentialism, Georgi invites listeners to embrace the less pretty aspects and more vulnerable sides of the human experience. With a sound that combines deep electronic elements with introspective lyricism, “Into Oblivion” offers a cathartic space for reflection.

Georgi who had already won APRA and ARIA awards and even received a Grammy nomination, has continually evolved both musically and personally. Since the release of their debut album, “Where I Go To Disappear,” Georgi has experienced major life changes as they embrace and honor their true self.

One of those changes has been recognizing the versatility of their vision. No longer confined to music alone, they have tried new forms of artistic expression, including writing, which gives them new spaces and freedoms.

In this in-depth and heartfelt interview, Georgi speaks from the depths of their being about their achievements, the changes they have gone through, the complexities of what it means to be human, and “Into Oblivion”, which she is absolutely proud of.

Georgi you’ve had an incredible journey as a musician. How has your artistic journey evolved over the years since “Where I Go To Disappear”? What things did you believe before that you no longer believe? What things now seem more important to you than before?

Wow, great question. I was still living in LA when I released ‘Where I Go To Disappear’, back in 2018. So between then and now, I think I evolved very much so, both as an individual and as an artist. I played endless shows in LA and hopped on some national tours with friends, had a few rise and fall relationships, won an award from APRA for my song ‘In My Mind’ reaching over 1 billion streams worldwide (which is a surreal number), and relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah to write and produce my second album, ‘Into Oblivion’. An album of which I’m immensely proud of and excited to finally release to the world.

And I think in terms of beliefs and priorities, I no longer believe that music is my only art form. For a long time now I’ve wanted to write novels, and it took me around ten years to realize that I don’t have to pick one or the other, I can do both. So, I suppose creative versatility has become a big priority for me, along with stability, security, and a more minimalistic mindset. Less is more, but what is present is of high quality. And I have learnt to apply this to all corners of my life.

Your new album, “Into Oblivion,” is an exploration of grief, loss, and existentialism. What inspired you to navigate through these themes?

I’ve always felt very drawn to the many layers and depths that difficult and challenging themes pose. I find they encourage us to dive into self-exploration and thus self-growth. They are also very “lonely-feeling” experiences, aren’t they?

Grief means so many different things to so many different people, as does loss and sense of self. We all experience them yet in very unique and intricately personal and private ways. It really gives you the sense that we’re all feeling lonely together. And I think there’s something quite beautiful to explore within that sadness.

How would you define this album?

So much happened during the making of this record. A lot of personal and big stuff.

I had top surgery, came out (again) as trans-non-binary, lost my father to cancer, met the love of my life, and made the decision to finally return to my hometown as of early next year. If my last record was a “coming of age” album, then I’d have to define ‘Into Oblivion’ as my “return to self”.

“Into Oblivion” is described as a self-exploration into the darker depths of what it inherently means to be human. In your opinion and based on your experience creating this album, what does it mean for you to be a ‘human being’ today?

To be human is to be and to feel so many things. Pain, hurt, confusion, sorrow, depression, heartbreak, anxiety, anger, frustration, kindness, joy, compersion, love, excitement, wonder, fear, selflessness, curiosity, powerlessness, lack of purpose, and loss of identity…there are infinite ways in which we express our humanity on a daily basis. But I feel that beyond all that, the core definition of what it means to be human is balance. I say this because we are forever trying to maintain the balance within and outside of ourselves, always tweaking and recalibrating, even when we sleep. That desire to be in control of our lives, and to rush to try to restabilize it when we feel we’ve lost that control. It’s an eternal dance that we move to.

How does writing about these heavy topics help you in your process of healing or self-discovery?

It honestly helps a lot. I’ve always been a very introspective thinker, very drawn and attracted to existential questions and notions about life and purpose. So, in some ways, I feel that it is just my nature to write about these types of things, and in other ways, it sometimes feels like exposure therapy. Really jarring and quite frightening at times, y’know?

The more you sit in a feeling, the more it consumes you, and that can be a scary place to go for a lot of people. Perhaps it’s too real, too much, or too confronting for them. But I find that if you can push through the discomfort and remain still, the feeling welcomes you with warmth and tenderness, and you start to sink into its embrace. So, when I write, I think I’m coming from that place of surrender. And I find it’s a very powerful place to be.

What message do you hope listeners take away from this album?

I hope my listeners feel transported when they listen to the record. If they can close their eyes and get lost in a world full of visuals and emotions, then I know I’ve done my job right.

Can you talk about the process of creating this album? What was the most challenging and rewarding part of producing it yourself?

I loved making this album. I wrote and produced it up near the mountains in Salt Lake City, so I had this beautiful and epic view of the landscape to draw from. I wanted ‘Into Oblivion’ to have a big sound, like really massive. Not just in the music, but in the lyrics and overall themes, too. I wanted it to feel overwhelming and all-encompassing like this great, big leviathan wave rising up behind you, so high it blocks out the sun. And the whole time you’re watching it rise, you’re wondering when the hell is this thing is gonna drop?!

So, I had a lot of fun with big synths, big drums, big harmonies, and a ton of reverb. And overall, it really wasn’t a challenging album to create. In fact, it was probably the most smooth-sailing process I’ve undergone to date. I think because I went into it with no intention for it to “be a hit”, so all that remained was just the pure joy of creating.

I would send my finished mixes to my co-producer and mixer Rob, and he would add his magic and send them back my way to listen to. One of my favourite parts of this process was when I’d receive a mix back from him and would listen to it for the first time. It was like getting to listen to this thing I created but for the first time, like how my fans would. And that was really special and exciting.

With so many emotionally charged songs, do you have a particular track that resonates with you the most? And if so, could you tell us why?

Although I feel a piece of me resonates with every song, I’d have to say that ‘Water Song’ and ‘Porno’ are the two I resonate with the most. At least from an identity and sense of self point of view.

They feel like the songs I got to be the most honest with myself on a deeper level that the others don’t necessarily hit – not because they can’t, but more so because they were designed for different purposes.

Both ‘Water Song’ and ‘Porno’ explore the transparencies and honesties I hold within myself, like that balance of admitting and accepting the great and not-so-great parts about who I am. And I think that’s why they resonate with me the most because they’re very raw and very cathartic to listen to. Maybe I don’t feel so alone when I hear them. Maybe I feel like someone understands me greater than anyone else, even if that someone happens to be myself.