Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Nik Nocturnal chats with @vananz about baddiecore, blending pop with heavy music, going viral on social media, and building her sound in the modern metal scene.
Get 30% off Neural DSP with code NOCTURNALPODCAST: neuraldsp.com
🎙️ Nik Nocturnal Podcast — Episode #77
Stream on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7hStFs0dDA6LChP73rGUhd
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Support Vana
instagram.com/vana_nz
youtube.com/@vananz
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• Merch: corekid.ca
• Instagram: instagram.com/niknocturnalpodcast
• TikTok tiktok.com/@niknocturnalpodcast
CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Intro & Setting Up the New Studio
00:00:40 Opening for Linkin Park & First Reactions
00:02:30 Discovering Vana’s Music & Early Sound
00:05:00 From Electronic Music to Heavy Breakdowns
00:07:30 Choosing Authenticity Over Commercial Sound
00:10:00 The Reality of Being a Metal Artist Today
00:12:30 Social Media Strategy & Going Viral
00:15:30 TikTok, Content Creation & Attention Spans
00:18:30 Internet Culture & Taking Breaks from Social Media
00:21:00 Life in New Zealand & Isolation
00:24:30 Lord of the Rings, Hobbits & Humor
00:30:00 Becoming the “Baddiecore” Artist
00:33:30 Dealing with Criticism & Being “Cringe”
00:36:30 Creative Identity & Fan Connection
00:39:00 Streaming, Community & Instant Feedback
00:43:00 Gaming, Internet Culture & Lifestyle
00:48:30 Music vs Gaming Culture & Community Moments
00:51:00 Parasocial Fans & Boundaries
00:54:00 Fan Interactions: Good vs Weird Experiences
00:57:00 Influences & Favorite Artists
01:00:00 Vocal Techniques & Learning to Sing Live
01:05:00 The Challenges of Being a Vocalist
01:10:00 Creative Growth & Future Direction
01:13:00 “PREY”, New Music & Upcoming Album
01:14:30 Outro & Final Thoughts
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#NikNocturnalPodcast #MetalPodcast #Vana
Nik Nocturnal chats with @vananz about baddiecore, blending pop with heavy music, going viral on social media, and building her sound in the modern metal scene.
Get 30% off Neural DSP with code NOCTURNALPODCAST: neuraldsp.com
🎙️ Nik Nocturnal Podcast — Episode #77
Stream on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7hStFs0dDA6LChP73rGUhd
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Support Vana
instagram.com/vana_nz
youtube.com/@vananz
open.spotify.com/artist/6o2D1YBpFJDDaMwZYGyW3T?si=TjUzrZ-NSFSyqldDRE_6TA
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Support Nik Nocturnal Podcast🙏
• Merch: corekid.ca
• Instagram: instagram.com/niknocturnalpodcast
• TikTok tiktok.com/@niknocturnalpodcast
CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Intro & Setting Up the New Studio
00:00:40 Opening for Linkin Park & First Reactions
00:02:30 Discovering Vana’s Music & Early Sound
00:05:00 From Electronic Music to Heavy Breakdowns
00:07:30 Choosing Authenticity Over Commercial Sound
00:10:00 The Reality of Being a Metal Artist Today
00:12:30 Social Media Strategy & Going Viral
00:15:30 TikTok, Content Creation & Attention Spans
00:18:30 Internet Culture & Taking Breaks from Social Media
00:21:00 Life in New Zealand & Isolation
00:24:30 Lord of the Rings, Hobbits & Humor
00:30:00 Becoming the “Baddiecore” Artist
00:33:30 Dealing with Criticism & Being “Cringe”
00:36:30 Creative Identity & Fan Connection
00:39:00 Streaming, Community & Instant Feedback
00:43:00 Gaming, Internet Culture & Lifestyle
00:48:30 Music vs Gaming Culture & Community Moments
00:51:00 Parasocial Fans & Boundaries
00:54:00 Fan Interactions: Good vs Weird Experiences
00:57:00 Influences & Favorite Artists
01:00:00 Vocal Techniques & Learning to Sing Live
01:05:00 The Challenges of Being a Vocalist
01:10:00 Creative Growth & Future Direction
01:13:00 “PREY”, New Music & Upcoming Album
01:14:30 Outro & Final Thoughts
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#NikNocturnalPodcast #MetalPodcast #Vana
