We were lucky to catch up with Deer Fellow recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Deer, thanks for joining us today. Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?
We’re definitely happy to live out our passion for music and do something creative with our careers. We’ve each had regular jobs in the past and, as we all know, they can drain the energy and time you would rather spend on things you really care about. It took a long while to get where we’re at, but we feel fortunate to be able to make a living off such unconventional jobs.
Deer, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
We (Matt and Alyssa) are an indie folk-pop duo based out of Austin, Texas. We met at an open mic and began to collaborate (and date!) soon after. We like to focus our music on vocal harmonies and guitar-violin blends.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
Inspiring others is huge. Influencing someone else’s passion for music means a lot to us. We love when fans can find meaning in our songs and really relate to our lyrics.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?
So much goes on behind the scenes. Many people think musicians do nothing outside of playing gigs, but in actuality, and especially with artists like us who do everything ourselves, it is the same workload as owning and operating any small business. All the departments that apply to traditional companies also apply to being a DIY full-time musician. There are not any less hours worked than in 9 to 5 jobs, and in fact there are often more hours worked per week in comparison.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.deerfellow.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/deerfellow
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/deerfellow
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9-vINdVhS9os6_BUkhEbw
Image Credits
Jerod Johnson Angela Betancourt