"Music helps us connect with our inner selves, with our primitive instincts"
Drawing inspiration from the distinctive blend of her Milanese and São Paulo heritage, ALAY has graced international stages at legendary venues worldwide. Shaped by the sounds of piano and ballet, ALAY’s love for music started early. Known for her ability to blend deep, soulful melodies with driving techno beats, ALAY creates a musical journey that soothes the mind and moves the body.
Let’s dive into the influences behind her incredible music and commitment to a sustainable future in our Eco-Rider Artist Q+A!
Hey ALAY! How would you describe the relationship between music and the planet?
I always thought of music as a relief.
Relief from the constraints of society, from the daily stress of our duties.
Music helps us connect with our inner selves, with our primitive instincts, and express our personality with dancing: the most genuine way to connect with other people and with mother nature.
What is your favourite eco-conscious festival and why?
Burning Man. A bit of a cliché but also the ultimate representation of eco consciousness.
We should all embrace the concept of "leaving no trace" while we live on planet Earth: use resources for our sustenance without abusing of them, do not interfere with nature but adapt to its conditions, clean up our space to restore the original balance.
Sustainable travel hack to share with the masses
I always travel with my set of rechargeable bottles: to drink, to clean, to carry my cosmetic routine.
Little green steps go a long way. What are some of yours?
As a true Italian, I eat pasta every day. I let the water that I use to boil my pasta cool down and I water my plants with it.
Lucky me, I live in Switzerland where tap water is better than from the bottle. I drink only tap water and I use a soda maker to make it sparkling for the guests.
Lucky me again, in Switzerland public transport can take you anywhere. I use only trains, trams and electric transport to move around.
What are some of your favourite plant-based foods or alternatives?
I love the plant-based minced meat, I can do anything with it: rolls, patty, "polpette", and any kind of Asian recipe - so tasty!
What's your plastic "guilty pleasure"?
My vacuum sealed packages...I hope the "do not waste food" reason behind gives me some mercy.
What's your #1 eco-friendly item?
My fabric shopping bag, which is really my life partner. I can carry my DJ equipment, my food, literally anything inside it!
What single-use plastic or unsustainable product will you never use again?
Plastic straws! Definitely just an accessory with no justification to exist, compared to the damage for our planet.
And finally...What's your song to save the world to?
Alay - 'Journey'
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