We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Adara. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Adara below.

Adara, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with 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?

This is a question I’ve truly thought about multiple times in my artistic journey, but most recently about 6 months ago. Some major life changes had me questioning whether I had the space and energy anymore to devote to music. However, the time I granted myself to step away from music a little bit has given me a lot of clarity. While i’ve added some other major and important things to my life, who I am is not complete without the ability to create art. I’ve been able to remove some of the intense pressure I’ve put on myself to be “successful” in a major way, and in doing so have given myself the peace and freedom to just let the ideas come to me again. To sit in my art without judging it too harshly. To refocus on what brings me joy and pursue that. You don’t choose to be a songwriter, it’s just the way you are coded. So while you can choose to walk away professionally, you can’t ever escape who you are at your core.

I get so much joy out of writing a song. Science teaches us that you cannot create matter out of nothing. However, when creating art, it feels that way. It feels like magic to create a song where there once was nothing but silence. To be the best version of myself for the people in my life, I have to still chase the things that set me on fire. And one of those things is music. I have to remind myself, it’s the industry and the unreasonable demands of social media that taint the artist journey, not the music itself. So, with a new focus, I am serving the music and my heart first. Everything else comes second.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Hello, my name is Adara. I’ve been writing songs since I can remember, Obviously those early works singing through the mic on my karaoke machine weren’t grammy worthy, but my brain always seemed to process the world through song. It was a way to search for connection in a world where I felt like an underdog. I made my way into the EDM (electronic dance music) scene through a producer friend. He had worked in the industry and wanted to develop an EDM vocalist. I had never experienced that genre before, but one night we cowrote a song with some amazing writers in Nashville and that song really kick started my whole journey. It defined who I was going to be as an artist in this genre, a song that was inspired by my love of scifi and outerspace. It was called “Atmosphere.” Now, I work with DJ’s from all over the world and write songs to their tracks. Sometimes I even get to perform with them live at venues and festivals. The stage production in EDM is amazing. It’s thrilling to see how the lights, visuals, and special effects can elevate a song even further creating a truly transportive experience. My songwriting has a unique voice, inspired by hope, strength, and love, with inspiration from outerspace and futurism. My brand as an artist is all about hope for the future and becoming your best self. I want my listeners to know they are not alone in this world and that they are special.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the impact I can make on someone. When I get a message telling me how my song has helped give them hope, helped them feel a little more understood, or been the soundtrack to a major life event, that is what I’m writing music for! It means the world to me. If an artist can make and impact in even ONE person’s life, then that creative pursuit was well worth it.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

When I first started writing music and performing, my bubbly personality and long brown hair made people expect a certain type of sound from me. They wanted me to play the guitar and write songs like Colbie Caillat or Taylor Swift. But I wanted to write more cinematic songs, songs about the future, darker vibes. I wanted to wear intense outfits and make movie like visuals. So, I decided to change my brand and make it undeniable, something they couldn’t question. By switching up instruments (to the piano) or playing no instrument at all and performing to tracks, wearing futuristic outfits inspired by my favorite scifi films. and transforming my hair into a short black angled bob, I became an alternate version of myself that allowed me the creative freedom to explore the soundscapes I was longing to create.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.adaramusic.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaramusic
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adaramusic
• Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/adaramusic
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/adaramusic
• Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/adaramusic

Image Credits

Full Send Studios
Paul Raymond
Casey Moore
Vee Boneva Clayton
Aeye