Coco Vieno: Tracks That Shaped My Sound

The 23-year-old Essex-born singer, songwriter, and producer is steadily carving out her space in the underground indie alternative scene. Before the breakthrough of her EP she was experimenting more with electronic sounds inspired by the likes of Björk and the 1975's more synth-driven work. “If I Had a Wish” sees Coco returning to these electronic roots, pairing her ethereal vocals and visceral lyricism with Dom Anca’s own twist in the production. 

Driven by fast-paced drums and glittery synth textures, “ If I Had a Wish” explores the ever-changing coping mechanisms as we navigate the mundanity of “daily life”. Through Coco’s introspective lyrics, the track draws on the innocence of childlike wonder and nostalgic references - TV shows from her youth - as a safe, comforting form of escapism. This stands in contrast to the more destructive ways of seeking the same relief. The song captures the emotional pivot: from wanting to outrun childhood as a teenager to now longing for its simplicity and whimsy. It reflects the shift toward embracing this younger version of yourself, recognising that navigating life is often easier with a little bit of wonder and curiosity.

Yeule- Pretty Bones

When I was 17, my boyfriend at the time played me this song- the instrumentation really stood out to me - I'd never heard anything like it, a song that felt like it was embedded right in your brain and scratched it gently. A huge part of me was jealous I hadn't written it myself until, when I was 19 someone showed me this song again, and I couldn't ignore it. It's since then become a staple on many of my playlists, and I'll always go back to it when I'm stuck with a new electronic song, almost a blueprint on how to transcend the listener.

Frou Frou- Let Go

When writing “IF i had a wish” with Dom, I told him about Frou Frou and really wanted to emulate that 2000’s nostalgia that seeped out of the whole album of “Details”. The fast-paced backwards drums fitted with high pianos/ synths is something I've used many times in many of my songs and helped me reach the nostalgic feeling of this track, as I wanted it to feel like something you'd hear on the radio in 2002 but also 2025.

The 1975- The Ballad of Me and My Brain

The 1975 was one of my first times really connecting with music. Before listening to them, I only wrote songs at the piano, and their genre-bending sounds really inspired me to start producing. Although I didn't produce this track, their influence is something I always carry with me, and I credit them for my love of indie and electronic music.

Björk- Hyper Ballad

I was shown Björk by my singing teacher when I was 16. I remember we had to do a graded exam in front of the whole year, and I wanted to sing a SIA or an Adele song (we didn't have very many options to choose from), but she told me about Björk. I had to study her voice- focusing on her tone and phrasing, basically zooming in on what made her vocals so unique. I must've sounded ridiculous with my fake Icelandic accent, but it really helped me see how she interweaves beautiful, flowing vocals with accented and fast-paced production. The song I sang that day was “Joga” but “Hyperballad” to me has always been a beautiful showcase of how to emit emotion from an electronic song in a way that no one (that I know of) was doing at the time.