The Modern Artist (PART 1) w/ Karah James
Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fifty-second episode, Karah James joins Mat to discuss her band Valley, her journey as a drummer and songwriter, the intersection of visual art and music, and the realities of being an artist in today’s music climate.
Episode Highlights
Karah’s journey with her band Valley and her evolution as a drummer and songwriter.
The intersection of visual art and music in Karah’s creative process.
Discussing the realities of being an artist in today’s music climate.
The importance of collaboration within a band.
Playing the Producer’s Game with Karah!
Insights into balancing art and business in the music industry.
Key Takeaways
Drumming & Songwriting: Karah shares how her musical influences shape her approach to both drumming and songwriting.
The Role of Visual Art in Music: The conversation dives into how Karah integrates her love for visual art into her music career.
Artist Realities in the Modern Climate: Karah discusses the challenges she faces in the current music industry and how artists navigate these waters.
Collaboration Within the Band: Insight into how Valley works together creatively and the importance of teamwork in a band’s success.
Balancing Art & Business: How Karah manages the blend of being an artist and running a business within the music industry.
Guest Spotlight
Karah James is a talented drummer, songwriter, and visual artist, best known for her work in the band Valley.
Follow Karah’s creative journey on Instagram @lokalcolor and check out her band, Valley, @thisisvalley.
About Cloud Machine
Produced by Eights Creative, Cloud Machine is your go-to podcast for music industry insights. Each episode blends education and entertainment to inspire and inform musicians, creators, and fans.
