It’s all a dopamine hit — the views racking up, the likes increasing constantly. But soon singer and songwriter Malvika Sheth realised that she didn’t want to build a career on numbers. Instead, her music had to be built on the solid foundation of being true to oneself and lasting art. She believes her latest EP, Online/IRL, reflects just that. In a chat with mid-day, Sheth speaks about an inward shift as she goes from chasing visibility to prioritising authenticity and longevity.

Excerpts from the interview.