London-based, Brazilian-born polymath WUNDER BETA doesn’t just make music, she engineers emotion. Known for her groundbreaking journey from BAFTA-winning game designer to alt-pop visionary, WUNDER BETA is now unveiling her debut EP ‘Love You To Beats’, a dazzling collision of electronica, Bossa Nova, and immersive storytelling.
A self-made cultural force who once moved to London on a lost bet without speaking English, WUNDER BETA has become a symbol of creative reinvention. Her debut EP is a sonic diary of love, loss, and transcendence, stitched together by whirling synths, dreamlike vocals, and her bespoke instrument, the MOrgana.
We sat down with WUNDER BETA to talk about the power of presence, the magic of building from scratch, and how she channelled a lifetime of invention into four unforgettable tracks.
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Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got started in music?
I grew up in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and was bullied in school for being overweight, so music became my escape, a secret world no one could touch, somewhere I could exist without judgment. During the day, I’d vibe with Bossa Nova and Brazilian rhythms. At night, I’d lose myself in underground electronic clubs, dancing to The Chemical Brothers, Underworld, Carl Cox until sunrise.
Growing up in Brazil is beautiful but brutal. A sunny postcard filled with culture and spoiled by violence. You learn early that you need to work hard to claim your place in the sun. Music stayed at the center of my life and made everything easier. But I didn’t pursue it seriously until much later, after building a career in tech and games, winning awards, and realising I’d lost the one thing that made me… me: Music.
Who are your biggest musical influences and how have they shaped your sound?
My influences are literally the two worlds I grew up in. From Brazil, the records my parents played at home: Tom Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, the whole classic Bossa Nova universe. That softness and emotional subtlety shaped how I hear melody and phrasing. That syncopated rhythm is honey to my ears.
From the UK electronic scene, artists like The Chemical Brothers, Goldfrapp, Massive Attack, and New Order taught me about energy, atmosphere, and the feeling of movement in music. Those underground clubs in Rio were my first taste of this world.
Electro-Bossa is the fusion of those two sides of me. The sounds that saved me then, combined in a way that feels entirely mine now.
Was there a specific moment or experience that made you decide to pursue music seriously?
Yes. Despite building a successful career in tech and games (winning a BAFTA, Forbes Top 30 Women in Tech) I realised I’d lost who I truly was.
I chose the UK as home because of its music. The British music culture shaped me completely. Yet there I was, literally surrounded by it, but disconnected from the one thing that had always brought me to my happy place.
Life is short. We have maybe 80, 100 years on Earth. There’s no time to waste living someone else’s version of success. So I leapt, this time following my inner child.
Can you walk us through your typical songwriting process? How do you find inspiration for your music and lyrics?
My inspiration comes from lived experiences. Moments I craved for connection, fell in love by the sunset in Rio de Janeiro, or lost someone unexpectedly.
My songwriting process is squiggly. Sometimes I start with lyrics from journaling or something emotional that just hit me. Or from a dream. I have wild vivid dreams, as if I live a different life when I sleep. Other times it begins with a Bossa-inspired chord progression or experimenting with sounds on Ableton or my bespoke instrument, the MOrgana. Whether it comes from sound, emotion or lyrics, I follow whatever path is pulling me and keep on evolving from there.
What themes or messages do you hope listeners take away from your music?
I want listeners to feel the emotional truth behind it, like a multisensory experience. Whether they’re going through a heartbreak, learning to be more present in our anxiety-inducing world, or need their minds to fly into their best holiday memory… It’s all about connection. With yourself, your emotions, the present moment.
Music saved me more than once – from bullying, from violence, from depression, from disconnection. If fans walk away feeling seen or understood, and perceive life a little more wunderful, that’s everything to me.
What challenges have you faced as an emerging artist in the music industry?
Starting literally from zero. A few years ago, I didn’t know how to sing or write songs, had no musician friends, and no idea how the music industry worked. I just had a hunch it might work somewhat like video games, an industry I understood well.
So I studied music non-stop for two years – singing, production, songwriting, theory. I had endless lessons and mentors, went to every music industry event in London to learn how this world worked. The biggest challenge was realigning what success really meant for me, and trusting that following my inner child was the right path, even when it looked completely irrational on paper.
What has been the most rewarding aspect of your musical journey so far?
Finding my own sound. I formed a band early on in my journey as an artist, and like many, that didn’t last. But that breakup led me back to something I could own and grow. It was fascinating to realise my sound had been there all along: Brazilian rhythms and Electronic music.
Electro-Bossa was born!
How do you stay true to yourself and your artistry in a constantly evolving industry?
Making games taught me a lot about play, wonder, and entrepreneurial thinking. Being an artist now is like being a business owner, there’s no escape, you have to be multifaceted and wear all the hats. But while the industry’s in turmoil, there’s opportunity to be the challenger in the room.
Artistically, I keep going back to when I realised I’d lost who I truly was chasing society’s version of success. I don’t want to lose it again. I’m creating a world where fans can reconnect with their emotions, even the ones buried under ambition or the rat race we’re all a part of in this hyper connected world we live in.
What can fans expect from you in the near future? Any upcoming projects or tours?
My debut EP ‘Love You To Beats’ is my first step into the life I always knew deep down was mine. It introduces Electro-Bossa as my signature sound, a fusion I’m ready to grow from niche into something big.
In 2026, I’m planning live shows in London, Amsterdam, and Berlin, limited edition vinyl, money-can’t-buy experiences, and a deeper connection with my growing fanbase.
Where do you see yourself and your music career in the next five years?
My vision is all about multisensory Live experiences. In a world where we’re more connected than ever yet paradoxically emotionally disconnected, I want to create immersive worlds for fans, blending music with visuals, scents, and physical experiences that focus on the now.The first time I saw Marshmello’s show inside Fortnite (game), watched by millions, I thought: “those kids growing up with this level of immersiveness will find traditional festivals like Glastonbury boring.” I want to bridge that gap, bringing that immersion into real life for fans who connect with the wunderful world I’m building. I know it’s a tall creative order, but one that I’m keen to grapple with.
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Listen to WUNDER BETA’s new single ‘Live In The Now’ below.
