Helena May’s new single, “Side Effects,” doesn’t just enter a room; it strides in with the kind of confident, hip-swinging swagger that makes you instinctively check your own posture. This is Brit-Funk with a capital F, built on a groove that feels less like a rhythm and more like a wry, talkative companion. It’s got that specific, indefinable warmth of an old analogue recording,...

1. Project Conception and Identity "K-Iai" represents an interesting intersection of nostalgic pop and forward-looking technology. Could you share the story behind your artist name and how you first conceived this specific musical project? The idea for K-Iai came from a lifelong fascination with both technology and creativity. I’ve always been interested in how innovation changes the way we communicate, work, and express ourselves. At the same time,...