After the release of her new single, ‘Angels Falling’, JVNA is learning that the best art comes from a sense of carefreeness.

JVNA’s latest single, ‘Angels Falling’, marks a turning point in her discography. Trading in the cinematic, melodic electronica of her earlier work for a more chaotic, hyperpop-inspired edge, the LA-based artist embraces creative risk as a form of liberation. Charged with glitchy synths, atmospheric vocals and explosive emotion, the track captures a sense of freefall that feels both intentional and defiant.

 

It’s a fitting metaphor for the shift happening behind the scenes. After two critically acclaimed albums, Hope In Chaos and Play With You, JVNA is entering a new chapter: one where she no longer feels the need to please or conform. Her work has always explored the tension between vulnerability and power, but now, she’s diving deeper into themes of transformation, feminine energy, and radical self-trust. The result is a sound that feels both bigger and braver.

 

Her journey has never followed a typical path. Born in LA to Taiwanese parents, JVNA started with classical piano at six, studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and built a fanbase online through Twitch and viral remixes. From crowdfunding her first music video to headlining sold-out shows, she’s long made independence part of her identity.

 

Now, with ‘Angels Falling’ and more new music on the way, JVNA is embracing the unknown with both hands. We caught up with her to talk about creative rebirth, letting go of expectations, and why making space for joy, rage, and rebellion has never felt more necessary.

‘Angels Falling’ is a hyperpop-fuelled anthem that feels both explosive and ethereal. What pulled you toward experimenting with hyperpop and alt-pop on this track, and how did the creative process differ from your previous work?

I feel like the music I create is always naturally going to be inspired by whatever I’m going through in my life, and it always serves as a window into seeing how I feel about the world. I think it felt very freeing to go in this direction, thinking, ‘Okay, I don’t have to stick to making the same genre as a dance music artist, and I’m just going to experiment and have fun and not care anymore.’ I feel like that’s when the best art comes, and I guess approaching this new music is an act of dismantling the part of me that I felt like was boxing me creatively.

The lyric “all the stars are angels falling” feels especially symbolic. What’s the story behind that line, and what inspired the emotional core of the song?

I’m taking a shift in my sound, and the decision to do so was not an easy one. It feels like I may be jeopardising everything I’ve built in the past half decade, but at the same time, I don’t care because I’ve decided that I want to be appreciated for who I am, and not who I’m making an effort to pretend to continue being. The meaning behind the lyric comes from the feeling of trusting yourself to fall into the unknown and taking that leap of faith and knowing that you may come out stronger and more beautiful than you’ve ever been. All of the stars and people I am inspired by have taken major risks, and that bravery is so inspiring for me to do the same.

Feminine empowerment and reclaiming strength are recurring themes in your music, especially in ‘Angels Falling’. Why are those messages so important for you to explore through your art?

A large part of it comes from having a background as a producer/dj in dance music, which was more heavily dominated by men 5 years ago when I started. I always felt like I had to prove myself to the boys, and I always felt judged for being a girl. I would always get male producers trying to tell me how to make my music when I never asked. I once got a comment from a guy after a show saying that I shouldn’t wear a skirt on stage if I wanted to be taken seriously. The more people try to tell me what to do the more I want to piss them off by going all in on what I love to do.

From learning classical piano at age six to studying at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music – was there ever a moment where you didn’t see yourself pursuing music?

Not at all! I’ve always loved music and could not see myself living without it!

You’ve built your fanbase from the ground up, including crowdfunding your first video ‘I’m With You’ through your Twitch community. How did that grassroots journey shape your connection with your fans and your independence as an artist?

I feel like my fans have seen me grow throughout the years. My style, both visually and sonically, has developed a lot. The fans always know me very well, especially the ones who watched my Twitch streams when I was in college, and I would do things like cook or play video games and just talk to them for hours. I feel like they see me as a friend who watched them chase their dreams, and they’re a part of the story.

Your second album, Play With You, marked a bold shift into darker, empowered energy. In what ways does ‘Angels Falling’ build on that, or mark a new evolution in your sound and message?

‘Angels Falling’ and the upcoming music are doubling down more on the empowerment themes of Play With You. The album “Play With You” was a message of taking ownership and reclaiming your power, and came from a more vengeful perspective. This era can be seen as a result of the actions taken from that, and it comes into the form of fully stepping into your confidence, not giving af, and knowing your worth.

Emotion is such a strong undercurrent in your music. What do you ultimately want listeners to feel when they press play on one of your songs?

I want them to feel empowered, sexy, strong, rebellious.

What’s next for JVNA?

My next single ‘Aphrodite’ is coming out very soon!

Listen to 'Angels Falling' now: