Fantine is set to be one of the most interesting artists to come out of Down Under. A singer of quality and highly memorable, she is more than just a beautiful voice, her talent extending to songwriting as well. With a musical style that is very hard to categorise but has sometimes tentatively been described as ‘indie electro soul’, last year saw her touring with Space Invadas featuring as a guest vocalist and co-writing too, in addition to support slots with Lupe Fiasco.
Born in Moscow to a Russian dad and a Dominican mum, Fantine has lived the life of a globetrotter, moving home regularly, and she now calls three countries her home; Russia, Dominican Republic and Australia. Her background and lifestyle have shaped her into the person she is today; quirky and vibrant. An artist with a highly individual and unique sense of style that has caught the eye of publications such as ‘InStyle’ Australia, and ‘No’ from New Zealand, she is about to feature in a shoot for ‘Vogue’ Australia.
Having studied law and accounting at university, she decided to put these qualifications to the side and focus on her true passion, music. The single ‘Rubberoom,’ is set for release in the UK In August. Fantine is currently in the UK to work alongside Gorillaz producer Jason Cox on the 3rd single for the EP, which will be out in November, also featuring her 2nd single ‘Eleven,’ which is currently out in Australia.
What would you say your three strongest characteristics are, and how do they affect you as a person?
I’m quite socially and environmentally aware, I’m vegetarian. I like to get involved with a lot of charities, and I’m quite proactive in the way that I try to reduce my carbon footprint. I suppose I’m quite nerdy, I’m very bookish and I like reading. I do a lot of Sudoku puzzles and puzzles in general as well. I have a fascination with words, and sometimes when people use strange words in their vocabulary, I pick it up straight away. I think that helps to write lyrics.
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