About this episode
This week Ari sits down with Victoria Canal, the rising singer-songwriter known for her deeply moving and introspective music. Victoria has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! , Later… with Jools Holland, and onstage with Coldplay at Glastonbury. She has won two Ivor Novello awards (including the Rising Star award) and recently released a new album, Slowly, It Dawns . After ten hard-won years as a DIY artist, Victoria’s now signed with a major label, Parlophone Records (under Warner Music Group). In this episode, Victoria opens up about her journey as an artist and the varying pressures faced by both indie and label-repped musicians. Tune in to learn more about headlining the Troubadour, life as a touring artist, managing the pressures of social media, and how to attract the right kinds of fans. https://www.victoriacanal.com/ Chapters 00:00 From Glastonbury to Stardom 03:11 The Journey of Victoria’s Career 05:49 Creating Intimate Connections Through Music 08:50 The Reality of Touring Economics 11:56 Balancing Artistry and Business 14:58 The Emotional Journey of Songwriting 18:07 Evolving Through Performance 20:55 The Impact of Social Media on Artists 24:09 Navigating Vulnerability in Performance 27:14 The New Album: Slowly, It Dawns 30:05 Reflections on Growth and Authenticity 36:23 The Inner Journey of Self-Acceptance 39:50 Meeting Idols: Reality vs. Expectation 40:45 A Dream Come True: Performing with Coldplay 45:04 The Importance of Energy in Performance 46:06 Navigating the Artist Lifestyle and People Management 49:03 The Weight of Fan Interactions 54:06 Social Media Pressures and Authenticity 01:01:19 Taking a Stand: Performing at the Kennedy Center 01:05:39 Defining Success in the Music Industry Edited and mixed by Ari Davids Music by Brassroots District Produced by the team at Ari’s Take Order the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.