Hiya TOSPACEWEGO, thanks for joining us in the virtual RGM lounge today. Grab a brew and take a seat.
What was life like for you before you got into music?
Honestly, I have been involved in some sort of music for my entire life. Whether it be musical theatre up through high school or the Kentucky Opera Association, I have always been surrounded by music. With my grandpa playing jazz piano gigs in the late 40s and 50s, he always made sure to instill the value of music and me and show me how everything connects musically. I always knew it would be a part of my life. The question was (and is) what my relationship with music will be.
What’s the live music scene like in Nashville, TN right now? Anyone we should be looking out for (bar you, of course)?
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many up and coming artists here in Nashville. My music doesn’t fall into the country music scene, but the indie rock and RnB scene is truly thriving here. A few friends of mine also making amazing indie rock music are Otlo, Chaz Crawford, 1:1 Soul, and The 1 AM Windows. They make music that really stands out and gets you in a good groove!
It seems like being a social media curator has become added to the many jobs of a musician, how do you feel about this?
I have certainly needed to pick up some tricks of the trade along the way. While I don’t agree with it, I understand it’s necessary in order for me to share my music with the world. My objections come with the lack of revenue musicians receive on streaming services for their music. This forces musicians to move to other forms of making a living instead of focusing on honing their craft.
How do you manage engagement on your socials?
I try to respond to everyone I can as I think it’s important to try and connect with your fans in the same way that your music has connected with them.
What’s your view on the Music industry today?
It’s extremely tough to navigate, and makes it difficult for creatives to be able to digest and understand what they are getting into. It can also disproportionately elevate certain musicians over others solely based on social media and personality alone. Music is no longer king of the music industry. I find that unfortunate.
Where do you feel you currently sit within the music industry?
As a student. I learn from my mistakes and continue to grow within it.
Whats the biggest thing you have learned recently as you progress with your music?
Perseverance and hard work are everything. You have to keep the creative engine running.
What was your best experience on stage?
When I play with my band, there’s nothing like it. Feeling so in sync and playing with your friends is a love that not many experience in life.
What was your worst experience on stage?
In high school, I had the biggest voice crack imaginable during a big solo. It was absolutely devastating lol.
I hear you have new music. What can you tell us about it?
This one started off as one of my more electronic songs, with a drum machine and everything. During jams, I brought the song to my friends and we started playing it together, each person finding their groove within the song. We ended up getting so tight with it live, that I thought it would be fantastic to record in a studio setting.
What was the recording process like?
I drove straight from my 9-5 to Aimeeland Studios where my buddy Joey is a recording engineer. I had a hot toddy ready to go along with my water bottle and keyboard. The space was gorgeous all the way down to the celebrities’ signed words of encouragement on the bathroom wall (including Taylor Swift). We each had our own room to track the music so it was a bit of a learning curve not being able to look at each other to record the song, but we figured it out and we were still tight as ever.
I want to shout out my session boys Jackson Pollard (Guitar), Zach Breeden (Drums), Josh Claude (Violin), Griffin Towe (Bass), and Rehaan Adhikary (Saxophone). They really and truly help this music come to live and I can never repay them for that.
What was the biggest learning curve in writing the new tunes?
Sometimes I start every song differently. Whether it’s the melody, chord structure, words, or the beat, inspiration always comes differently. You always need to be adaptable to inspiration.
Would you change anything now it’s finished?
Always, but I believe each song is the best I can be at the time I finish it, and it’s a time capsule into where I am as a musician at a certain point. That way, I can live with no regrets.
Is there anything else you would like to share with the world?
Don’t be afraid to be different. If you like my music and want to work with me on a new record, don’t hesitate to reach out on my website (tospacewego.com)!
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