Jayne Lakissova

My name is Jevgenia Lakissova but people call me Jayne because it’s shorter and easier. Currently I live in Riga (Latvia), but hail originally from a small village in Estonia. I’ve been writing and performing music since I was so high (about 3 feet). I started Music School at the age of 5 so this year marks 15th anniversary in music. I had some bands at my teens; at Shabash I was singing on national TV at age 15, we had great gigs etc but found that my cup of Russian tea is not made of metal and went solo.

Some people have said that my voice and music is in ambiance and delivery a mixture of Edith Piaf meets Kate Bush (the early years) via Tori Amos. But I would said that its all wrapped up with a style and that is uniquely my own. Other comments have been that my music will feel as equally at home wandering through the charts as it would in the soundtrack of a Tim Burton or Jean-Pierre Jeunet film. All coloured balloons that move against the wind. A Victorian Dolls museum at midnight. Music that reflects a woman with the child in her eyes. Very personal but somehow we feel we have all been here, it invites us back yet also warns us off.

My debut album called “La Poupée” is almost ready. It’s mostly in English but couple songs in French as well. Theme of the album is dolls: It is a question of esthetical and ideological understanding of music. It is all quite impressionistic: I see an image, I want to depict it, to deliver an esthetical and, sometimes, mental pleasure to my potential listener. And, in addition, the topic of dolls gives an opportunity to reflect some small things about human behaviour, indirectly, gently. I love people, I am interested in them, I just like observing and depicting. Via dolls. One more reason is the esthetical side. Dolls are beautiful, aren’t they?

I have played only couple shows so far but my performances are like a little plays – music not being the sole component. Hope you enjoy! I would like to know your opinion, so feel free to leave a comment below or send me a message! Spread the word...