{"id":33019,"date":"2023-04-07T14:48:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T19:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/?p=33019"},"modified":"2023-04-02T12:46:32","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T17:46:32","slug":"a-dolphin-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kjagradio.com\/themic\/a-dolphin-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dolphin Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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1. “What’s a common myth about Independent Artists and can you debunk it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes especially talent to stand out of all the other artists. It isn\u2019t it takes perseverance and audacity to break through              <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. “What advice would you give to someone wanting to enter the music industry?”
Don\u2019t accept the no\u2019s, build a way around it to get yess.
3. “Are there any resources or even advice that have really helped you on your journey?”
There a lot of advices which have proven an added value and mostly of the \u201colder\u201d bands. The best advice is to evolve with the music market.
4. “What has been your biggest accomplishment in your career thus far?”
.We performed on Ties Square as the first Belgian band on a rockshow \u201cThe Real Radio Show\u201d
5. \u201cWhat do you wish you had known when you started out?\u201d
Frankly nothing, it wouldn\u2019t be an adventure if you know everything upfront
6. “What led you to becoming a singer-songwriter?”
.I started to write songs when I was 8, listened all days to all different kind of music. Classic, Jazz, Blues, \u2026 you name it and I would appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the age of 15 I started my own band and at 17 we already played for venues of 2000 ppl.

7. “What do you think is your unique skill(s) that has helped you become successful?”
Time. Playing music is no rocketscience. The key word is practice, practice and\u2026 practice
8. “How was your journey to what you do Now?”
Ups and downs. We toured NY, played at big venues but also had gigs in bars for 20 ppl.
9. “How did this project begin?”
I started to record on a home studio Boss BR device with 8 tracks. I played in all instruments and a digital drumkit. When I had 8 songs, I contacted some musician friends to ask to quote or give feedback on the songs. Instead of feedback they asked, can I join the band.
10. “What makes this project different from “past projects?”
.We grew in the last years from simple straight rock to more complex build ups, diversity of riffs and introduction of keyboard sounds which has proven to be the right call for A Dolphin sound
11. “What’s the inspiration behind this project?”
Most songs are written out of life experiences, the good, the bad and the bold
12. “What word or phrase would you use to describe this project?”
Don\u2019t be afraid to walk in the sun or to get soaked in the rain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look up in the sky, day or night, clouded or clear<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Promise yourself to Be Someone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. “How can listeners get in touch with or support you?”
Connect to our instagram or facebook where you can see our journey.
14. “What is coming up for you in the near future?”
We have a live video clip next month in Antwerp with a sold out gig of 500 ppl.
15. “Many people believe that becoming a musical artist is challenging to the point it
becomes overwhelming and too much to handle. Why do you think people believe that?”
Because they can\u2019t imagine what it is. It is true that at a certain stage of being famous, you give up a lot of basic privileges, but the coin has always to sides.
16. \u201cWhat\u2019s the most common reason for people failing or giving up?\u201d
.focussing too much on failures without knowing how to learn to go to victories.
17. “What is your favorite word?”
Umbrella
18. “What are you not very good at?”
Morning happiness\u2026 don\u2019t wake the beast before coffee
19. “If you could have one superpower, what would it be?”
Fly off course, I hate traffic
20. “If you were a type of food, what type of food would you be?”
Lasagna, lots of ingredients and flavour
21. “If you could switch lives with someone for a day, who would you choose?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dead person : The Colonel, manager of Elvis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Live person : Dave Grohl<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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