A Chat with Dace Silina (28.01.26)
Emerging pop sensation Dace Silina is stepping into the spotlight once again with the release of her first English single, ‘Love Sound’, a deeply personal track she wrote herself. The song marks a defining moment in her artistic journey, showcasing her distinctive voice and emotional storytelling. With ‘Love Sound’, Silina introduces the world to a sound that’s authentic, heartfelt, and unmistakably her own.
OSR: What inspired you to write ‘Love Sound’?
Silina: I had a particularly special emotional moment in my life in January 2025, which made me write the song – and my feelings at the time inspired me to write the lyrics for ‘Love Sound’
OSR: How does it feel to release your first English-language single?
Silina: I never thought I could do it to release my first song in English in the U.K. I felt so excited. I had a feeling of insecurity about English. I thought my English wasn’t good enough to write songs. I wrote the lyrics in a relatively short time. And I had the feeling wow – I can do it.
OSR: Can you walk us through the creative process behind the track?
Silina: I wrote the song on paper with a pen, like in the old days. And when the lyrics was ready, I started humming the melody.
OSR: How did your collaboration with producer Gints Stankevics shape the final sound?
Silina: When I had the lyrics and melody of the song thoroughly polished. I sang it on the phone and sent it to Gint. Next, it was his job to come up with a plan. When the sound truck was ready, I came to Gint’s studio and sang it. ‘Love Sound’ is today’s result!
OSR: Which artists have influenced your musical style, and how?
Silina: I have many favourite artists. But for this song, I was influenced by Tate McRae.
OSR: What challenges did you face while creating your debut single?
Silina: The producer had the idea to take a sample of a famous song. It took a long time. But we decided to release the original song without any changes.
OSR: How do you balance personal storytelling with commercial pop appeal?
Silina: With ‘Love Sound’, I leaned into real emotion but kept the focus on feeling rather than details. The song comes from a personal place, but the goal was to make it relatable, something anyone could step into. Pop appeal is about how that emotion is delivered. A strong hook and a clean melody help the story reach people, but it still has to sound like me. That balance is where ‘Love Sound’ lives.
OSR: What does music mean to you personally, and how has it shaped your life?
Silina: I’ve been singing and writing songs since childhood. But at some point, I left music. Over time, I slowly started singing when I was sad or happy, for myself. I started singing more and more often until I realised that I couldn’t live without songs. It’s my meditation and a feeling of joy for myself. And if I can influence and make people happier with songs, it’s a feeling that I’m doing a special job.
OSR: How do you see your sound evolving in future releases?
Silina: I like variety. All the songs will be different in their own way. Future releases will be definitely interesting.
OSR: What message or feeling do you hope listeners take away from ‘Love Sound’?
Silina: The song is about love. We all feel happy when we are loved. With the touch of love, beautiful things happen!
Many thanks to Dace Silina for speaking with us. Find out more about Dace Silina on her Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Spotify.
