In our latest community spotlight, we’re sitting down with long-time RepostExchange member Aingee. A Switzerland-based singer-songwriter who seamlessly blends pop, R&B, and electronic influences, Aingee caught up with the Re-Ex team to discuss her workflow, the mission behind her 'Loveheart For Animals' project, and the success of her hit 'Blue Lagoon', which reached #65 on the iTunes UK Charts.
I wouldn’t really call myself a producer. I’m much more a singer/songwriter, and together with producers I create my tracks. The first time I went into a studio to write and record a song was in 2016, so almost ten years ago now! Before that, as a teenager, I used to write poems and play the transverse flute and clarinet in orchestras.
I create my demos myself, and I’ve also finished a few tracks from A–Z that I released as part of the Loveheart For Animals playlist. They’re not as polished as my professionally produced releases, but they’re a solid starting point. I do this on my iPad with Logic Pro.
My iPad; I can take it anywhere and start creating songs instantly. You don’t even necessarily need a mic, the built-in one is surprisingly good. That said, I still prefer working with a proper microphone. And honestly, I enjoy going to the studio the most, letting the producer or recording/mixing engineer do their thing with their favourite gear while I can fully focus on singing.
For demos, I’m happy using the basic audio effects like Compressor and Channel EQ on my vocals. That’s usually enough. When I start playing around, I also like using reverb or delay and things like that. Logic Pro for iPad regularly offers new sound packages for free, which I love checking out for inspiration, even though I don’t work with them intensively.
3-2-1-4-5-6-7-8 is also a very common workflow for me.
When it comes to actual producing, I like the guided lessons in Logic Pro for iPad. They walk you through each click and action while you’re actively producing an example beat. You learn proper technical execution and how features are meant to be used. The lessons are short (5–15 minutes) and divided into topics like How to start, Finding loops and sounds, Editing & arranging, Recording, Session Player, Working with plugins, or Creating drum beats.
That said, I honestly prefer singing and songwriting. I improve that part mostly by listening very carefully to successful artists, analysing their songwriting and vocal delivery, and learning vocal techniques through observation and YouTube.
We all know it, as musicians, we have unused and unfinished tracks rotting in folders! Here’s a way to repurpose that music for a greater cause, by giving sound a soul and turning art into help. Music that would otherwise remain unheard can actually make a difference.
If you can, try to find a higher purpose in why you make art or music. For me personally, there was a moment when simply enjoying the process or transmitting emotions no longer felt fulfilling enough for my own journey (even though that is already something beautiful and completely valid, don’t get me wrong here). Since I launched the Loveheart For Animals welfare project (where every stream becomes a donation for animals in need), I feel a much deeper sense of purpose in why I create art. Being able to give back through music feels incredibly meaningful to me.
Perfectionism can really get in one’s way if you are such a person. At some point, you have to let go of perfectionism and say: this is good enough. That’s hard to learn. You could always tweak things more, but in reality, you can’t endlessly improve everything. I also get to experience that common phenomenon when you suddenly find yourself ruining a piece that has already reached its peak. I think here it helps not forcing things and taking breaks during creating. And not just short ones. Sometimes distance lets you hear or see things very differently.
This might sound a bit unusual, but it really helps me: I imagine my future self looking back at this exact moment. What would they feel or wish I had appreciated more?
That simple shift in perspective helps me stay grateful, grounded and present. Creating art is a privilege
In the beginning, I often sent my songs to playlist curators and received helpful feedback from them.
On SoundCloud, artists also leave suggestions and impressions in the comments, which can be interesting to consider as well.
Blue Lagoon - for its Latin vibe and hitting #65 on the iTunes UK charts
RepostExchange feels like a real community where artists actively support each other on a craft level. Compared to other platforms, it’s the only one where that kind of mutual appreciation really happens for aspiring artists.
Top left to right: Marshall MS2 Micro Amp, Logic Pro, Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones
Bottom left to right: Yanmai USB Mic, Flight Pioneer Electric Ukulele
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This interview has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity
