Safe Space for Emotions: interview with A. A. Williams | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.16

Most artists crave connection but few manage to show vulnerability and turn it into a powerful space for collective healing. In this episode, A.A. Willliams shares her extraordinary transition from classical cellist to the raw, immersive sound of her own songwriting. You'll discover how her classical training gave her a unique vocal and instrumental perspective, enabling her to craft deeply genuine performances that resonate on a profoundly human level.

We break down her approach to staying authentic on social media, her audience interactions during live performances, and her fearless attitude in pitching herself and her music.

00:00 Bleeding Metal welcomes A.A. Williams
02:26 A.A. Williams' Musical Journey and Professional Background
05:23 The Start of AA Williams' Own Songwriting
18:25 Classical Music Studies
24:57 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Opportunities
30:01 Collective Emotional Experience Through Live Music

Find out more:

A.A. Williams' website
Pre-order A.A. Williams' upcoming album “Solstice” - out June 5th, 2026

Recorded on April 27th, 2026 on Venue - responsible for the video quality and layout. We’ll be back to our usual design soon!

Bleeding Metal is hosted, produced, and edited by Kiki with Riverside⁠.

Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast wherever you listen and watch the video episodes on YouTube. Find more links on: https://linktr.ee/bleedingmetalpod

Intro music by ⁠Savvier Nelson⁠⁠⁠ with vocals from himself and Kiki, as well as the familiar jingle vocals from singer Jelena Dobric⁠⁠⁠.

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