Issue 041

Tell us about your thoughts on the
social media importance, or not, or
what do you think?
Social media is very important and is a must in our
industry and how it functions today. I am very hands on with
my own pages so whenever someone gets a response it’s
actually from me and not a third party or manager. I do my
best to engage with as many people as possible and l find that
being true to yourself and and honest is the best way to be.
We have seen some great talent
unfortunately leave us too early.
Mental health is a big issue in music.
We are all more prone. What are your
thoughts on this, and how do you deal
with the stress and other elements?
Unfortunately, this is a sad reality that is a big
problem in our industry. The highs and lows of being an
international touring artist can be very challenging. It takes a
very strong minded person to be able to deal with this. One
minute you are on stage playing to thousands of people, and
then next thing you are on your own in a hotel room away
from your family and friends. With the introduction of social
media it has enabled artists to become overnight superstars,
going viral and instant spreading of content creates a quick
success of their music to the masses. As a result of this, they
are thrown into the deep end and put into the spot light, sent
on a hectic touring schedule that they are completely
unprepared for. They just don’t know how to deal with it. The
artists that have been in this business for 20 plus years have
organically grown over time as the scene grew. The touring
and schedule was a natural progression that happened over
years and because of that they got used to that kind of life
and knew how to deal with it.
With all this experience over a life time,
please give us all some words of
wisdom, and advice on the way to be
in this ever-changing industry.
I think it’s important to remain humble and to keep
your feet firmly on the ground with no ego attached. As an
artist always be true to yourself and stick to what you believe
in. Everyone draws inspiration from artists that they look up
too, but in doing this you need create your own style and
identity. Be grateful for the opportunities that are presented
to you when they come along, because it is up to you to make
it happen. You only get out what you put in. It takes years to
achieve this so stick with it and never give up. Also last but
not least be nice, be the best version of yourself that you can
possibly be.