WHAT IS YOUR NAME? ━ WHERE ARE YOU FROM? AND WHAT DO YOU DO? AND FOR HOW LONG? 
"So I go by LARANESOUL. I'm from Calgary, Canada, and I'm an artist. I love to sing, produce, and create art. I've been doing it for eight years." 

AS A ___________ WORKING IN THIS FIELD, COMPARISON CAN COME ALONG THE WAY. WHERE DO YOU STAND WITH YOUR MUSIC AND YOUR SOUND, AND HOW DOES THAT KEEP YOU GROUNDED WHEN CREATING YOUR ART?
"I'd say I'm very passionate about sounds and really trying to push the boundaries and create something that people have not heard yet. Me and my team are always trying to do new things, and we're really not trying to sound like everybody else, and I think that's what really separates us from other people. We really just create from the experiences that we personally went through here in Calgary."

HOW DID YOUR TEAM COME TO BE IF I MAY ASK?
"Well, we just started as a group of friends, and we all had one common interest, which was music. We loved making music, and at first, we were just doing it for fun, and then we kind of built a stronger bond from that. When the music started getting serious, we realized how much more this was, and we decided we wanted to push the idea of making music on a larger scale. You know it's really important to have a team, you know, real people that will criticize you and will want to see you get better."

WHERE DID THIS PASSION FOR CREATING CPM FREPM? HAVE YOU ALWAYS SEEN YOURSELF AS A ___________. WAS THIS ALWAYS A DREAM OF YOURS?
"Ever since I was a kid, I knew that I was artistic. My mother always told me that I was an artistic person and funny story, she actually told me that when I was about 11 months old or something like that, she was holding me and she was singing, and I was actually singing along with her, and the guy in the room was like, "I've never seen somebody that young sing." *laughs* That was pretty insane. When I was younger, I never thought about music, honestly. I got a little late into it; I wasn't really a music lover until I was around 14 years old. It kind of just happened. At first, I was into YouTube and making videos and photoshopping and something like that, and from there it just randomly happened. I started recording covers, and from there is where I fell in love with sound and music."

YOU'VE COME OUT WITH MANY PROJECTS OVER THE YEARS. HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN SOMETHING THAT YOU'VE CREATED IS FINALLY READY TO BE SHARED PUBLICLY?
"I think it's ready when I really like it*lauhgs*. There's are a lot of things as an artist; you can create a lot, and so I believe art is subjective, you know. You could think something is nice, but I might not really resonate with it, but at the end of the day, it's what you approve of that makes the art yours, and for me and my process, I know it's done when I 100% love what I'm hearing, regardless of what others might say about it *laughs*."

GROWING UP/LIVING IN CALGARY ALBERTA, HOW HAVE YOU SEEN THE ENVIRONMENT [HERE] AFFECT THE WAY YOU CREATE? [GOOD OR BAD].
"It definitely affects the way I create because, you know, Calgary is a beautiful city, and I'd really like more people to see Calgary and what it's really about because we have amazing views and some crazy weather, you know the weather goes crazy *laughs* but all these things really inspire me, and that's what my team and I really want to do. We want to capture the sound of the city; we want to really get people to feel what it feels like to be in Calgary, really taking in the vibes of this beautiful city."

OVER THE YEARS HAVE YOU EVER RECEIVED ADVICE THAT HELPED YOU WHILE IN YOUR CAREER PATH, AND IF YOU HAVE, WHAT KIND OF ADVICE WAS IT?
"The best advice I've received is to let go of the things that you can't control and to surrender to your feelings. On this creative journey whether you're an artist or a photographer whatever field you're in, you are going to be tested. A lot of tests are going to come your way, and a lot of things aren't going to go your way, and what I've learned on this journey is that that's completely normal and that's a part of the process, so it's really important to let go of those moments and let things flow and just trust in the process of life and trust that this thing happening to you is a part of something bigger."

SOME PEOPLE ALSO ASPIRE TO ONE DAY DO WHAT YOU DO, WHAT'S SOMETHING (CONTRARY TO WHAT YOU'VE BEEN TOLD) THAT YOU'D TELL SOMEONE (MAYBE SOME ADVICE) ABOUT WANTING TO BE IN YOUR FIELD OF WORK? (SOMETHING YOU WOULD HAVE MAYBE TOLD YOURSELF WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED)
"The first thing I would say is that you have to believe in yourself, and honestly, in the beginning, you have to be delusional; you have to believe that you're the best, you know, even if you're not. You have to believe that you're the best and that you can do something and believe that you were made for this. I would also tell people that once again you are going to be tested. You're going to stumble through some roadblocks on the way that you will have to pass in order to achieve those goals."

TRIAL AND ERROR IS INEVITABLE WHEN IT COMES TO PROGRESSION. WHEN YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A MOMENT OF "BURN-OUT" WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU DO TO HELP YOURSELF PICK BACK UP?
"So whenever I experience burnouts, I step away. I let things happen, I step away, and I don't force anything. I believe art should never be forced. Like, if it's not there, if it's not in the air, then just wait for the next day, so to speak. I've experienced burnout many times. We've been in the studio many times trying to create something, and there have been so many times where I've gone all the way to my producer's area, and we would be working on things that night, and sometimes nothing would work out, so I'd leave, and nothing was really done, but I've realized that that's just a part of the game and just a part of being an artist. You want to make sure your art is as genuine as possible and that the art you make is really coming from a place of inspiration and feelings that you'd want to express for the people."

HOW DO YOU SEE YOUR ART HELP IN OTHER AREAS OF YOUR LIFE? DO YOU FIND YOURSELF HAVING TO LIVE TWO DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES? 
"On my music journey, it has taught me so many things that I definitely would not have learned if I wasn't on this journey, and the thing I'd say to everybody is, you learn these things when you're on your purpose, so for me it was my music journey, but for you it could be something else. Through your genuine purpose, you're going to be learning a lot of things from there. I'd also say that outside of music, I've learned so many things about philosophy, I've learned so many things about reality, creation, and what you have to do to make things really happen, and the thing is, you have to have a crazy mentality; you need to have a lot of mental strength, right. There are really going to be a lot of tests coming your way; there are going to be a lot of times where nothing is working out, but you just have to keep pushing through. I've learned to be resilient because of my music career. I've learned to push through when things aren't working out, even outside of music."

WHAT DO PEOPLE MISUNDERSTAND ABOUT YOU? WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO THEM?

"I think maybe people that don't know me might think that I'm something that I'm not *laughs* I might have this look that comes off in some type of way, but once you meet me, it's nothing of what you thought *laughs* That's all I really have to say about that."

WHAT IS NEXT FOR YOU? WHAT SHOULD WE BE EXPECTING IN THE NEXT COMING YEARS? 
"We are working on a project currently, and we are really pushing to kind of go crazy this summer by creating and dropping more music. Last summer we dropped an album called "BAYSIDE." We were working through the entire summer on that project, and we are super proud of that project, but this summer we are going to be coming out with something new. We already have a project in the works; there's no title to it yet, but essentially we are just working to push more boundaries. We want to see what we can really do this year because we went through a lot of trial and error, and there are a lot of new things we learned when it comes to music, mentality, producing, even marketing and videos, and all these things combined, we want to take everything we know and just take it to the next level and apply it this summer and see what we can do. We really want to show the people who we really are and our personalities; we want people to resonate with us more than the music and more on a personal level so that really is our goals for this year and what we have planned also for this year."

I’m Judy and I’m super passionate about creativity in all aspects of my life! I work in marketing, so creative thinking is a big part of my day-to-day, but it’s something I love exploring outside of work too — especially through fashion. Living in Calgary, it’s been amazing to see how quickly the fashion scene is growing, and a lot of my friends are part of that movement. It’s super inspiring to be surrounded by people chasing their dreams, and it’s pushed me to get more involved as well. While I don’t consider myself a traditional model, I really enjoy being part of creative projects where I can meet new people who share the same passion for fashion, art, and self-expression.

I think modeling is absolutely a form of art and self-expression. It’s not just about wearing clothes — it’s about bringing a vision to life, telling a story, and embodying different sides of yourself. Through modeling, you get to step into different creative worlds and connect with the emotions and ideas behind a project. It’s a way to collaborate with photographers, designers, stylists, and other creatives to create something that resonates and inspires.

Honestly, I just fell into it. I met an amazing friend and MUA, @soul.beauti, who invited me to collaborate with her and @agaze, and I instantly fell in love with the process and environment they created for me. I enjoy being able to express myself through fashion, hair, and makeup. What makes it even more rewarding is connecting with other artists in their respective fields and learning what makes a photoshoot truly work. It’s both the creative process and the final result that keep me coming back.  Especially with my girl @yamagucci who is also a big part in my journey, helping me discover more about my preferences, set boundaries with different artists, and explore the more feminine side of my creativity.

Trying something new—especially in heels, even though I’ve got two left feet! I wanted to channel a mix of New York Gossip Girl and Bratz vibes. I really liked the versatility of blending a street-style photoshoot with an edgier, preppy look. The contrast between the two played off each other so well. I was definitely going for that “Fashion student/girl in New York” vibe—confident, bold, and ready to conquer her world.