Daily Inspiration: Meet Liya Bombardier

Today we’d like to introduce you to Liya Bombardier

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My story may seem small in this city, but it feels huge where I’m from. I’m originally from Montreal, Canada—or rather, 45 minutes east of Montreal, where everyone speaks French and follows the usual path of school, work, and a traditional job. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with that, but growing up in a place where people tell you your dreams are too big is different than living in a city where everyone’s dreams are as big as yours.

When I was 6, I lived in Las Vegas for a year—that’s where I learned English. We moved because my dad was (and still is) a composer for Cirque du Soleil. His job had us traveling a lot, and we got to see many Cirque du Soleil shows. I was born into a very artistic family. My dad is in the music industry, and my mom was a writer. They’ve always supported me in following my own path, encouraging me to move to Nashville to pursue my dreams.

Music has always been part of my life, but I really began pursuing my career at 17. I decided college wasn’t for me and wanted to see what the world had to offer. Now, a few months after turning 21, I’m gearing up to release my third EP this November.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Feeling like I’m living a double life is my biggest challenge. When I’m in Nashville or LA, I’m constantly surrounded by friends who do the same things I do. I feel happy, in my element, and thriving. But when I’m back home, I often experience imposter syndrome. I love my friends and my family deeply, but we live completely different lives, and that sometimes makes me feel out of place.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I always knew I was an artist at heart, but I discovered I was also a songwriter around the age of 16. When I listen to music, I’ve noticed that I love reading the lyrics at the same time. Over time, I realized that lyrics were the most important part of a song for me. I believe every singer, songwriter, or producer has a preference when it comes to a song’s content. For some, the melody is the key focus, for others it’s the production, but for me, it’s the lyrics that matter most.

I’ve developed that side of myself, and I now consider myself a lyricist. When I’m in a room with other writers, I feel like my strength is in the lyrics, and it’s always what I enjoy most about the songwriting process.

We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
I genuinely love social media. I know a lot of artists have a love-hate relationship with it, but I actually enjoy it. Artists will understand when I say that we’re almost forced to engage with social media these days, and for some, it can be extremely difficult. But for me, it’s always been fun and comes naturally. I’ve been filming vlogs and videos since I was 5 years old. I loved capturing everything on video, and honestly, if I wasn’t an artist, I’d probably be working in social media.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://liyabombardiermusic.komi.io
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liyabomb/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liyabombardier
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@liyabombardier
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Mpu0Q3NtAKnagP9pUJrxk?si=ai1Zt8WWSM-Tp_zIEqvBgg