We’re looking forward to introducing you to Coco Columbia . Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Coco , it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? When was the last time you felt true joy?
Swimming while on edibles with my besties listening to Oklou.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Coco Columbia—and through my music I embody a character: an android pop star wandering a future, dystopian Los Angeles.
My sound is steeped in the atmosphere of ’80s post-apocalyptic cinema – blending gritty electronic grooves, retro synths, hifi hyperpop textures, and ethereal soundscapes. I’m always chasing an otherworldly, cinematic feeling—each track a fragment of a film that never existed. My greatest hope is that someone might mistake my albums for film soundtracks.
Each release, each album unfolds like an “Act,” weaving songs with narrative vignettes and interludes that drive the story forward. Right now, I’m shaping my fifth record, expanding the universe I’ve been building piece by piece—an immersive, futuristic world for listeners to step into and lose themselves within.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
This is an interesting question for me, because for most of my life I actually felt powerless. That shifted during the pandemic, when I set out to teach myself music production. I had been writing and releasing music for years, but I always relied on other producers or engineers to help me finish my songs. My goal was to reach a point where I could fully produce my own work—and for the first time, I did.
Within about 4 months, I went from doubting myself to producing independently, and I’ve now been producing my own music for the last four years. That moment changed everything. It silenced my insecurities as a musician and erased old criticisms in my mind. I realized I could overcome anything I committed to. The first track I ever produced entirely on my own was my song “Via Via.” It’s a strange, fiery little song, but it will always be one of my favorites—because it marked the moment I finally felt empowered.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
As I mentioned, I didn’t truly feel powerful or confident until I started producing my own music. But before that, I remember feeling deep catharsis when I began writing and recording songs. Playing drums growing up gave me a similar release—I could channel all my pent-up energy in a healthy way, and after shows in high school and college, whether behind the kit or fronting a band, I’d leave the stage feeling completely elated.
Music became my first real outlet, the place where I could transmute pain into something meaningful. It gave me a way to turn what hurt into something beautiful and alive. In that sense, music became my therapy long before I ever really felt empowered.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
So many people come to mind, but for right now, it’s Greta Thunberg. Her story and activism are incredible, and her impact has been undeniable. She’s clear, concise, intense, and uncompromising in her convictions. I deeply admire the way she stands up for the planet and for innocent civilians in Palestine. I often wish I could embody that same fearless clarity—the world needs more people like her.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. If immortality were real, what would you build?
I’d move to France, live in a castle, and collect cats. From there, I’d build a musical empire—one that generates enough money to feed, house, and provide medical care for as many people as possible. I’d also assemble a team of hackers to siphon wealth from billionaires and redistribute it to everyone else (very Mr. Robot).
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/coco_columbia?fbclid=PAdGRleANAZ8BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_uUOUZ8MzJKEuatsu06Qx-W6Cu1q5T21KK61W405oWGNA7_f6K_8lMirHP5_aem_TpnAG808CpAv4Wh6rkeIYw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coco_columbia?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cococolumbiamusic/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@cococolumbia?si=L2akR6OAT1RRSAar
- Soundcloud: https://m.soundcloud.com/cococolumbia
- Other: Bandcamp: https://cococolumbia.bandcamp.com/
Image Credits
Feature Photo by: Dylan Allen Todd – his IG is: https://www.instagram.com/dylan_allen_todd?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Side profile while singing on stage photo is by @notesfromvivace on IG
