Bianca Ziello Opens Up About Honest Pop, Vulnerability, and Turning Real Life Into Music
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The rising artist shares how real emotions, difficult relationships, and authentic storytelling shape her music and her growing community.
Today we have the pleasure to have Bianca Ziello here on Goathead.
GHR: What inspired you to start making music?
BZ: What inspired me to start making music was the desire to be an artist people can genuinely relate to. Even though I don’t personally write the songs, every track is built from my real experiences and emotions. It always begins with something I’ve gone through or felt deeply about.
I’ve always wanted to create music that makes people feel understood. Not in an over-the-top way, but in a way that feels honest and normal. The kind of feeling where someone listens and thinks, “Okay, I’m not the only one dealing with this.”
If my songs can make someone feel a little more seen or a little less alone, that means everything to me. I also want to build a community around that honesty. A space where people connect through shared experiences. That’s really what pushed me to start and what keeps me going.
GHR: Can you tell us about your experience performing live so far?
BZ: Performing live has honestly been one of the most exciting parts of my journey. I’ve only performed my first single Tempo live once so far, but it was such an amazing experience. The crowd was incredibly encouraging and feeling that energy in the room while sharing something so personal meant a lot to me. It definitely made me want to get back on stage as soon as I release more music.
I’ve also done a lot of pub cover gigs which have been really fun. Playing alongside my guitarist and vibing with the crowd helped me grow a lot in confidence and stage presence. Those smaller, intimate settings teach you a lot about how to connect with people through music.
Right now we’re on a bit of a break while we lock in more duo gigs, but I’m really looking forward to getting back out there and performing again soon.
GHR: How does your songwriting process work?
BZ: My songwriting process is very collaborative. I work with an incredible songwriter who helps bring everything to life. I’ll send her voice notes or jump on video calls to share the emotions and ideas I want to portray, and we really dive deep into how I’m feeling and what message the song should carry.
Usually I’ll also send her a track or vibe that I’m loving at the time so she understands the direction I want to go in. Then she goes away and works her magic. When she comes back with a draft we reconnect and go through everything together. If I want to tweak certain lyrics or adjust something, we work on it until it feels completely right.
She’s honestly amazing at translating my emotions into lyrics. The way she captures how I feel on the page always ends up feeling authentic to me.
GHR: What motivates you to create music and bring awareness to certain topics?
BZ: What motivates me the most is what I’m going through personally at the time. I know there’s always someone out there, whether it’s a group of girls, guys, or even just one person, who might be experiencing the exact same situation. That connection is really important to me.
Most of the time I don’t plan what I write about. It happens naturally when something is sitting heavy on my heart or when I’ve experienced something that deeply affects me. That’s when the ideas start flowing. I’ll call up my songwriter and we’ll break everything down together, and that’s where the magic happens.
My current song Make It Hell is a perfect example. On the surface it might sound like a relationship song, but when you really dive into the lyrics it reveals much more about what was happening between me and my partner. It explores his addiction to porn and the emotional distance and hurt that came with it.
It’s not something that’s talked about openly in music. A lot of the time it’s treated as taboo or not addressed clearly enough to show the emotional impact it can have. For me it was important to be honest about that experience and bring awareness to something many people go through silently.
If my music can help someone feel validated or less alone in situations like that, then creating it is completely worth it.
GHR: Can you share some insights into your upcoming projects?
BZ: I’ve actually got a lot of music ready that I’m really excited about. Some of the upcoming tracks dive even deeper into my relationship experiences and lean more into my “sad girl” era. They’re emotional, honest and pretty vulnerable. But not everything will be heavy. I’ve got some upbeat bangers in there too.
I’m also exploring a more confident and playful side of myself. Some tracks have a bit more attitude and energy while still keeping the emotion that makes my music personal. It’s about balance. I want people to see different sides of who I am, not just one mood.
Creatively I’m experimenting more with my look and my sound as well. I feel like I’m constantly evolving and as I grow more confident, that naturally shapes me as an artist. I’m also putting a lot of focus into improving my visual content so everything feels elevated and aligned with the music.
For me it’s all about growth. As time goes on I know I’ll keep evolving, and I’m really excited for people to grow along with me.
