Back in March, when we met NYC songwriter, producer and musician Amber Mark in Paris. Raised across Europe and Asia, this twenty-something girl got a lot of her inspiration while she was traveling. This ramen lover came last year with a first EP 3.33 am where we discovered her deep knowledge of international styles into a stunning musical tapestry. This release was mainly a dedication to her late mother and an exploration of how grief can birth incredible creativity.

Now on new EP Conexão, Amber is turning her sights to the future. “It’s about my process of finding love again,” she explains of the project. “It’s like you’re reading a book about my life and this is the next chapter.” On stunning lead single Love Me Right, Amber lays out the terms of a relationship over pared-down, purposeful R&B rhythms. Like all her music, the song is an honest reflection of real-life emotion.

On the press release, it’s written that traveling around the world inspire your art, that’s right?

Yes, for the first EP, India was a huge inspiration as my mum who was German listened to a lot of these Indian sounds. When she passed away, I wanted to dedicate her these songs. For this new one Conexão, I’m more into a bossa nova sound where I’m singing a lot about love. I wanted to be honest when expressing this. This project is about all kinds of love, from relationships to family love.

What is your perfect definition of love ?

I think it’s growing and getting comfortable with each other. It’s also that to be yourself with someone is such a beautiful thing.

There’s a lot of flowers in your visuals… giving a rose is something you think romantic ?

Haha yes! I’ve got this set idea of having flowers everywhere. I gave a moodboard to my team and they worked on it. Yes, roses everywhere..*laughs*

How is your EP Conexão, a symbol of love?

This one is clearly about finding love and dealing with the death of my mum. For me, love is the same, for a lover or for our parents but we live it differently of course. The EP is the connection with human beings, the different levels of being loved. But I don’t want it to be cheesy ok? *laughs*

And you’re not too shy to expose your feelings like this?

It’s weird and embarrassing to myself, yes but I feel proud of it, I don’t want to feel fake. That’s why I record everything in the EP alone. My label suggested me some writers but finally, I just kept my songs. When you talk about love, you need to be honest and it’s not others who will express your real feelings

So, how do you feel about dealing with the music industry by yourself?

I’m always scared about this industry – I don’t have a lot of pressure on me but I’m always scared about the future and the studio sessions*laughs*

For you what’s the best remedy when you feel broken?

Honestly… watching Keeping Up with the Kardashians!