These are a few of the many praises given to pop
singer, Kat Parsons, from both fellow artists and critics alike. She’s won
several singing competitions and has had success touring internationally, as
well. Due to her father being an opera singer and her mother being a
musician/singer, it is no wonder why this Austria native has impressive singing
ability and has been called one of the most ‘influential emerging artists.’
TheCelebrityCafe.com spoke with Kat about her latest albums and what advice she
would give to aspiring singers that want to make a record.
TheCelebrityCafe.com:
What can fans expect from your new album, Oh!?
Kat Parsons: This album is different from
my others albums, because I have some happy love songs on it. Oh! shows
a different side to my music that has more bouncy, fun, toe-tapping songs on
it.
TCC: Who would you compare your
musical style to?
KP: Gosh! I would have to say I
have been compared to a modern-day Carole King. She is one of my favorite
comparisons.
TCC: Do you think because of your
parent’s musical background that you were bound to be a singer too?
KP: I think so. Because there is
so much love for music in my history, it makes sense that I would be interested
in pursuing it as a career.
TCC: With the help of your fans
you were able to promote your most recent albums through an internet based
company called Kickstarter. What exactly is Kickstarter about?
KP: Kickstarter is a website where
people, such as artists, can have their fans participate in funding their
projects. Even filmmakers and inventors use Kickstarter. What’s cool about it
is that it works for everyone because you are offering people, that like what
you do, exclusive access to events and stuff that they will hopefully want.
TCC: Did fans have any say on your
Kickstarter campaign project, since they helped fund your albums?
KP: I only asked my fans to help
with funding post recording endeavors such as art work, manufacturing, and PR
advertising. Most artists spend their entire budget on recording and then have
nothing left to get their work out there to the public. Creating this campaign
project really helped in getting others to know about my music.
TCC: Would you recommend others to
use Kickstarter in order to jumpstart any project they have?
KP: Yeah, but it’s important to
have a clear idea on what your project is so others can see that you are
serious about your work, because you have invested time and effort on it. Then
get it up there and let people know about it. Hopefully it will be something
people will want.
TCC: Why didn’t you make just one
LP album rather than 3 EP’s?
KP: I was really inspired to
experiment with my music by trying out different sounds and working with a
different producer on each album. So that’s why I divided it up into five
tracks per EP and let each one of the albums have its own vibe and energy. My
last album, Talk To Me, was more commercial pop. Oh! has more
acoustic instruments to it. And my third one, It Matters To Me, is more
singer/songwriter style and contains full instruments. Creating three albums
ended up working out very well.
TCC: Since Oh! is coming
out Oct. 9 when will the next album be out?
KP: It Matters To Me
doesn’t have a set date right now. But it’s looking like sometime in January
2013.
TCC: What advice would you give to
a new artist that wants to make an album? Should they self-produce it or try to
go with a record label instead?
KP: For my albums, I did not go
to a record label. I did everything independently and I really liked that path.
It has been very rewarding. I get to interact with fans in a way that have a
direct impact on my career. It’s fine working with a record label, but it
really depends on what they are offering the artist. In general, I think it is
best to go ahead and do what you want to do instead of waiting for someone to
grant you access. I just really like the idea of going for it by creating your
own work and getting it out there. And if that means recording in a garage band
than I think that’s cool. Everyone has to start somewhere.
For a free download of Kat’s new single ‘Love
Changes Everything’ from her latest album Oh! you can go to her website at:
KatParsons.com
Written by: Bridget Campos
Link: http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2012/10/interview-indie-pop-artist-kat-parsons#.UHR28YC-lOM.twitter
This article was originally posted on Oct. 9, 2012
