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Anonymous asked:

what’s the process of finishing an album like for an independent artist like yourself?

in some ways, being independent can be really nice. i feel shielded from expectations and opinions aside from my own, i'm not under any obligation to consider how anything i create will perform, and there's no set timeline, which allows me to work on a project until i'm satisfied. this is all very freeing! but it's also lonely and daunting for a myriad of reasons, most of which pertain to the release process rather than the finishing process, so i'll save that for another time.

i usually start with a vision for what i want to make, and the first part of the process is just showing up until i feel that vision reflected in my work. it's almost like, when you know you know, you know? it's exhausting, but so exhilarating. i keep at it until suddenly, the right songs have accumulated, and then it's just about finishing them.

the final stage is when the fear and doubt tend to creep in at an alarming pace. at that point, everything is usually quite settled -- the track list, production, vocals, lyrics -- and it's down to last minute adjustments that could realistically go on forever. that's when i have to contend with the voice in my head asking, couldn't it be just a little better? is it really enough? stuff like that. i honestly tend to feel very overwhelmed, and i've learned to just trust my instincts (and the people around me). i also take a lot of breaks so i can come back with fresh ears and evaluate it more clearly.

my favorite moment -- because this always happens! -- is when i'm playing it in the car one day and realize, this is it! this is what i wanted to make, this is what i meant to say. and it feels so sacred and small and close to my heart, like it was made of me. that's when it's finished. <3

tysm for the thoughtful question! i hope this answers it, at least a little, and that you are having a lovely week. xx