Anjalts Unveils "Dim the Lights" and Reflects on the Track’s Deep Emotional Layers and Creative Journey
- STAFF
- Jul 23
- 8 min read
By: Staff
Anjalts crafts a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece in “Dim the Lights,” where vulnerability and intimacy collide in perfect harmony.
New Music Alert: Anjalts Unveils “Dim the Lights” – A Glimpse Into a Dark, Vulnerable Dance of Closer Connection:
Step into the emotional undercurrent of a slow dance where silence isn’t the answer, but rhythm holds the key. Anjalts, the genre-defying artist known for her hauntingly atmospheric sound and intimate production, has just dropped her latest single, “Dim the Lights.” A stunningly stripped-back acoustic-pop ballad, this track takes us to the very edge of vulnerability, where love and conflict meet in a delicate embrace.
With echoes of both longing and resolution, “Dim the Lights” is a rare glimpse into what happens after a fight ends, not with words, but with movement.
Intrigued? We had the chance to sit down with the artist herself to dive deeper into the inspiration, creative process, and personal evolution behind this track, as well as what’s to come in her much-anticipated upcoming album.
Read on for a behind-the-scenes conversation with the one and only Anjalts as she unpacks the magic and meaning behind her latest release.
Here’s how it went:
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Hello Anjalts, we’re thrilled to have you here for this interview! We've had an amazing time exploring your music and diving into your creative journey. Now, we’re even more intrigued to get a deeper look into both your brand and your personal and professional inspirations.
Q. For the fans meeting you for the first time, is Anjalts your given name or a stage name? What inspired you to choose that for your artist persona?
A. “The inspiration for “Anjalts” is my given name, that includes my middle & last initials, T.S. The origin of my name is in Sanskrit that means “Divine gift.” And, I like to perceive it as sharing a gift of music in this way —from my heart to yours.
Q. We loved the beautiful vocals, and your cadence was so rhythmic in a way that your voice really takes the attention of the whole performance. When did you discover your voice and what was the turn in your life that converted you from singing in the mirror to singing in professional recording settings?
A. I believe singing comes naturally to many people, just like dancing,. We just kind of forgot how to bring it out from within. And, it’s something I’m still learning with each song. So, definitely I would encourage everyone to continue singing out loud in that shower or dance whenever U feel like it, because I think it translate best —our soul’s language, our most conscious thoughts. And, for me, it was just easier to sing what I wanted to say in a melody and express it in a song, rather than expaining it, as I am trying to do right now :)
Q. As a teaser description, what would you tell someone about this song to intrigue them about its meaning and get them interested in listening to it?
A. Not every fight ends in silence. Some end in a slow dance. This is the main narrative of “Dim the Lights.” In the heat of that argument, before our tempers get the best of us, being mindful of our words and actions can change any situation for the better or worse between two people. One line in the song says it best: “Let’s just slow dance, it’s the one thing we know we got right.”
Q. Where do you start the production of your music, i.e. in a home recording studio or with an outside producer? How do you finalize your finished work, i.e. self-mixed/mastered or another source?
A. I write songs into the late hours of the night at my home studio. Most of the core tracks are written and recorded right there. I produce everything myself and do the initial mixes. Then, sometimes I collaborate with outside engineers when I can—simply to master smoother dynamics and overall sonic balance—while still preserving the natural expressions in the song.
Q. “Dim the Lights” feels like a conversation that happens in movement, not words. What drew you to express emotional tension through a slow dance rather than a lyrical resolution?
A. Sometimes, language isn’t enough. There are emotions that only music and movement can really hold. I wanted “Dim the Lights” to feel like that moment when everything gets still and our choices matter. When U can be mad at someone U love sometimes and then remembering why U so madly love them in the first place. “Dim the Lights” expresses that moment best in choosing to come together in a slow dance.
Q. You’ve produced this track yourself with a minimalist, acoustic-forward style. What emotional space were you trying to create by scaling things back so intentionally for this third album?
A. I wanted space—for breath, for reflection, for quiet. After the rock guitar intensity of Bluency, this new album felt like a return inward. By scaling back the production to an acoustic guitar, some bass, and synth, and at times some drums —it just made every note more intentional. U can hear the silence between things, and that silence speaks volumes.
Q. This upcoming LP marks a shift from the eco-conscious themes of Air to Fire and the rebellious energy of Bluency. What kind of inner exploration is driving this next chapter in your sound?
A. This new chapter is more about emotional sustainability. While the first two albums explored the external—our planet, our resistance—this one turns inward. Dealing with grief, resilience, and the ways we rebuild ourselves without losing that emotional connection with each other.
Q. You’ve spoken to the idea that even after conflict, closeness is still a choice. Has that belief changed or deepened for you in recent years, either in relationships or in your creative process?
A. It’s definitely deepened. I’ve learned that forgiveness isn’t always loud—it can be a quiet act of staying. Choosing closeness after hurt requires patience, and the knowledge that we don’t know the answers all the time. And, finding that balance is something I’m still learning in both love and expression through music. I think in that creative space, it helps me to process that.
Q. There’s a distinct late-night quality to “Dim the Lights,” a vulnerability that lingers in the atmosphere. Was there a specific moment or memory that sparked this song’s emotional world?
A. Yes—there was a night I stood under some neon signage lights right after a heavy conversation. I didn’t want to say more. I just wanted to step into dimmer lighting, put on some softer music and just slow dance. It’s like a quiet need to reconnect without pressure, and that’s where the song was born.
Q. You’ve never boxed yourself into one genre, and this track leans into acoustic-pop in a very intentional way. How do you decide what sonic palette belongs to a song when you start creating, or does it evolve within the process?
A. It always evolves. I let the emotion in the moment guide the sound. Sometimes I start by playing a guitar melody, other times a piano riff. Sometimes the lyrics come in first. And the song starts to reveal what it wants to be. I follow that instinct—not a genre.
Q. Writing, performing, and producing everything yourself is no small feat. What part of that all-in approach is most essential to keeping your music personal and emotionally honest?
A. The solitude. When I’m alone with the music, there’s no filter, no pressure to perform for anyone but myself. That space allows me to create every sound, every breath U hear—it’s exactly how I felt in that space and time. I usually record my first takes and keep them because for me, it holds that true expressive intuition right from the start.
Q. Do you have a favorite song from your early years of listening to your favorite bands, one of your favorite artists you'd love to cover in the studio because it still feels deeply connected to who you are today?
A. There are many great artists out there and to simply list one is like trying to find the end of infinity. I think every artist brings their own DNA into their music and what they express is truly unique to them. Likewise, I believe deep fans can sense it & appreciate the original artist who created that song on so many levels. That is why I don’t believe in doing covers, I respect the works of the original artist and their truth. I personally prefer to keep writing new music instead. I feel like it follows the path of infinity and purpose —not a repetitive path to no-where.
Q. Many artists hit a few walls along the way. Have there been times you questioned continuing with music? What helped you stay committed to your path?
A. Well, I think that if U have to question or doubt what is already natural inside U, then maybe it’s not your path at this time. Music is something that just surrounds your very existence—it’s who U are. From my own experience, I’m always writing music and recording, and now it’s building into volumes of personal diaries. From the very first song I wrote at 7 years old to the songs I write today—it all takes time to nurture. And, it evolves with U, all the range of emotions is expressed in there. It’s something that will always be with U —even during those late-night hours when everyone is asleep, I’m here still composing.
Q. How does making music make you feel? Does this song come from a real experience and performing it allows healing of the feelings that created it or does it make the feelings resurface?
A. It’s both. Writing music is the healing. Performing brings it back—sometimes in a better space, especially after doing it so many times. Performing can be playful when improvising and adding different musical parts to it, or just singing along with the audience, that connects to it.
Q. What are your wish list of the top 3 venues to perform at?
A. That’s a tough choice. I like intimate settings like Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Greek Theatre in Berkeley, or the Sydney Opera House. All three have great energy—nature, architecture, and history all blending into the music.
Q. Outside of music, who or what has had the biggest influence on your personal growth or artistic perspective?
A. Growing up with my grandparents. My grandfather was a natural at many instruments —combining Western & Eastern musical scales. He was an amazing musician. There was always music playing in our home, and that may have influence a broader acceptance of so many genres in my music.
Q. What do you want people to remember most about you after hearing this song and reading this interview?
A. That we all have this incredible power of choice —our vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s a bridge. If this song helps someone feel less alone in their silence, then it’s done its work.
Q. We can't thank you enough for sharing these intimate details! So, what's next? Can you give us the inside scoop on your upcoming projects and what fans should be excited about? We'd love to be the first to share the news!
A. I’m releasing the ninth song, “Chasing the Wind” in a week from my upcoming album. I’m finishing up a total of 15 songs —with a launch set for the album by late autumn. And hopefully try to film more music videos as well. The rest is a surprise for fans tuning in :)
Anjalts, thank you so much, we appreciate you taking the time to talk to us!
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