Finding Your Superpower As An Artist Against The Odds
“You’ve got to be uncomfortable and scared to grow as an artist.” - Esha K.
“The music industry is known for not giving women their dues. This industry should be about supporting each other.” - Esha K.
Welcome to SZN 5 of Go Produce! I’m your Show Host, Big Lou! Our mission is to be the go-to community for Indie Artists looking to kick off or level up their careers and to empower the creative entrepreneur providing them with all the resources they require to reach and exceed their goals. We seek to have all committed Indie Music Artists - and their communities - profit off of their passion. Independent artists can always get smarter. At Go Produce we become SmArtists. Join our Discord to connect with like-minded people.
SmArtist Shoutout
Bethany - Jr. Engineer
Show Notes
SmArtists, Esha K is an alternative-rock/indie vocalist and songwriter, influenced by artists like Fleetwood Mac and James Bay. Some notable accomplishments include performing at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium, embarking on a self-organized mini-tour of New York City, performing nationally and internationally, and working with GRAMMY-winning producers on her releases. Esha is passionate to use her position as a woman and a person of colour in the music industry to bring a fresh perspective and sound to the alternative rock genre.
Key Questions I Asked
1. What was it like moving from San Francisco to London, UK for music?
2. How do we improve the experience women have in this industry?
3. What have you learned as an Artist Consultant?
Hot Topics
1. Dealing with the haters.
2. Getting out of your own head.
3. We are passionate but we are professional.
4. What is your unique selling point?
My Favourite Quote
“It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. You can stumble in the marathon and then keep on going.” - Esha K.
We are expected to trip up and make mistakes along the way. For most of us, this is uncharted territory so mistakes are inevitable. It is okay to move a little slower at times to avoid all the mistakes. Take some time to learn your environment and make strategic decisions. Just keep going. Never stop. Have you ever felt like quitting? Let me know here!
SmArtist Homework
If you do this then we will promote you on our socials.
1. Like us on Instagram
3. Join our Discord
4. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
5. Send Big Lou an email (louis@goproduce.ca) with a screenshot of you following each of the socials, a song you want to promote, a bio that is a sentence or two long, and how we can support you.
If you do all of the steps then Big Lou will share a personalized story on the Go Produce Instagram including the information that you shared. You also gain access to more resources and more opportunities for support. It’s smart. You’re smart.
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