Up and coming singer songwriter Baker Grace offers us a few of her time to reply a few of your burning questions on her music and particularly her new single and video, ‘Painkiller‘.
Who’re you largest music influences?
I grew up listening to all kinds of music, all the pieces from 70’s singer/songwriter to different rock to 2000’s R&B. I really like Alicia Keys, Regina Spektor, and Rihanna to call just a few artists that actually impressed me.
What made you wish to grow to be and artist?
I don’t suppose I ever determined that I wished to grow to be an artist. I at all times beloved singing and performing, I did musical theatre rising up after which once I acquired a bit older (13,14), I began writing songs. Music is a lifestyle for me and the way I make sense of the world. I recorded an album within the basement with my father and fortuitously it reached key individuals within the business. That was the primary time I believed I really had an opportunity at doing this and I haven’t stopped ever since.
What’s your proudest second as an artist up to now?
My proudest second was making the subsequent EP, together with Painkiller and creating the visuals behind the songs. I felt like I tapped into one thing new and thrilling and pushed lots of boundaries. Doing it with individuals I beloved additionally made me actually comfortable.
Might you inform us about “Painkiller”? What’s the inspiration behind it?
Painkiller is about discovering lasting happiness. It’s about valuing your self and never turning to fast fixes to deal with ache or insecurity. My inspiration got here from meditation and yoga, in addition to going out to golf equipment in NYC and experiencing nightlife for the primary time.
Did you face any inventive blocks when writing “Painkiller”? How do you normally overcome them?
I didn’t face any inventive blocks when writing “Painkiller” and I truthfully don’t actually imagine within the concept of “Author’s block.” If I’m feeling like I’ve nothing to say in the mean time, I’ll exit and expertise one thing new that offers me one thing to say. If all the pieces I’m writing nonetheless isn’t sounding good to me, I simply write it anyway and transfer on. I write lots of mediocre songs in my free time and I’m utterly high-quality with that. Typically the one method to get to an amazing tune is to get out a nasty one.
What was the expertise like collaborating with Zac Stracener on the “Painkiller” music video?
Zac is a very good pal of mine and this was our sixth video collectively. We actually perceive one another creatively and it makes the work actually significant and enjoyable. I trusted him with my concepts and was actually amazed at how he put them collectively. We began capturing at 8 pm and acquired dwelling at 8 am, it was exhilarating and exhausting and I beloved each minute of it
What recommendation would you give to newer artists simply beginning out?
Create so much, communicate your fact, and belief your intestine intuition. Don’t take issues too personally.
What can we look ahead to subsequent from you?
I shall be releasing an EP in 2024 and performing in just a few cities within the US. I’m actually excited to share this new music and meet some pretty individuals on the exhibits. You possibly can comply with me on socials @bakergracemusic for extra!
You possibly can watch the music video for ‘Painkiller’ beneath, and discover out extra about Baker Grace and her music on-line on her official web site, Spotify, TikTok, Fb, Twitter, and Instagram.
