Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Doll Klaw. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Doll, appreciate you joining us today. Do you feel you or your work has ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized? If so, tell us the story and how/why it happened and if there are any interesting learnings or insights you took from the experience?
I have always dealt with people assuming some dude created my instrumentals for me but more recently I think the style or genre I create is probably misunderstood. My earlier work was influenced by death rock/post punk/darkwave and my most popular song is synth pop. Where I am at musically is somewhere else now. As a human I am constantly evolving and finding new inspirations from different avenues. It’s what makes creating music for me fun. Experimenting, discovering new sounds and discovering what I am capable of creating and how far I can push myself. It goes against every ounce in my being to box myself into one genre. The best way I can describe my music I create would be experimental electronic pop music.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I had been in several bands since I was a teenager but had solely only been the vocalist. I only created the lyrics and vocal melodies and assumed that was all that I was capable of doing. There was a time period when I wasn’t in a band and kind of felt like I was at a pause with music only because I thought I needed to be surrounded by other people and be in a band in order to make music even though I was secretly making music on my keyboard when I was alone at home. I took it upon myself to roll up my sleeves and do it alone by myself. I realized that I was more capable than I thought I was and that began my journey into producing and releasing my own music.
I make music for everyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong or fit in anywhere. Most likely you may have a mental illness of some sort and that is ok! I would imagine my music attracts all the weirdos, the outcasts, the creatives, artistic, sensitive, passionate, and radical creatures. My mission is to inspire people to own who they are, remember their power, and to not be afraid to be different from everyone else.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
There have been several moments when people reached out to me to tell me how much my song helped them get through a difficult time in their life. To me nothing can beat that. What a privilege it is for me to be able to have a positive impact onto others with the music I created. That is magic.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?
I feel maybe non creatives might not understand how detrimental it is to create. It’s like containing energy that needs to be released. It’s therapeutic. We create because we have to, like at a fundamental core. I don’t think I would be able to survive and function properly if I decided to stop creating music. Even if my music never reaches what people would consider “success” or not. I do it because it makes me happy. Whether or not people like it. Also, people who create and share their art regardless of what form it may be in, that’s really personal for them and it’s very vulnerable to put yourself out their like that so maybe just maybe try to be nice to people and encourage one another. :)
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @dollklaw
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dollklaw2820
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/doll-klaw
Image Credits
David Medina, Alex Lopes, Alexander Raborn, @velvetnoirphoto