“If you’re getting into music to earn a quick buck you’re going to learn very quickly that you’re not going to do that.” - Drives
“Having a good song is only 10% of this game.” - Drives
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Emilie Scott - One of the most loving and loyal fans a local artist can have!
Show Notes
SmArtists, Drives The Common Man is a Mi’kmaq (Mig-maw) First Nation singer/songwriter out of Southern Ontario, Canada. One of his most recent releases is called ‘Logged Off’ which I had on repeat for about a week so make sure to check that out. He has experienced virality on social media specifically with his covers and mashups on TikTok. Drives has a long history with music and in this episode, he geared up to share his experience.
Key Questions I Asked
1. What was the biggest obstacle that you've overcome in your career?
2. How often do you work on your craft?
3. How has your experience been as an Indigenous artist?
4. What was it like performing at your most challenging show? What did you learn from it?
Hot Topics
1. The School of Rock effect.
2. Will rock music die?
3. What to do when no one cares about your music.
4. Finding ways to recharge as an upcoming artist.
5. The importance of music industry knowledge.
My Favourite Quote
“Cuz I don’t want to go out and get a real job.” - Drives
I understand and agree that ‘following your dreams’ isn’t the most typically taken path. Just because following your dreams isn’t what most people do doesn’t mean that it isn’t real. This is very real. I like to tell the people around me that I am no longer following my dreams but I am creating my reality.
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