We were lucky to catch up with Rachel Hull recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Rachel thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

Every song I have released to the world means so much to me, but if I had to choose one that means the most, I would have to give the award to my most recent single “Secret.” This was the first single that I felt represented exactly how I wanted to sound as an artist. My producer and I, Alex West, decided to take a different approach and steer away from the acoustic sounding background that we had been using before. I was so proud of how I told the story, and melodically I believe it is the best piece of work I have done. This is a certain type of sound that I want to keep exploring as a growing artist.

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

I knew from a young age that I loved to perform. My mom put me into my first dance class when I was 6, and I was hooked ever since. Dance and music brought me so much joy, but I never saw a way to actively pursue it as a career.
Shortly after high school, I was accepted to Theater Arts Preparatory School in Las Vegas under the direction of Don Mirault. It was there that I learned the ins and outs of the performance world. I finally saw a clear future of how to make things happen, and turn performing into more than just something that I love to do.
A year went by, and I was able to work a couple performing contracts where I met some people who were from New York City. They told me to give it a try for a while and see if I enjoyed it. I never expected to love this city as much as I do. It is here that I found my love for songwriting, creating music, and exploring life as an independent artist.
I have been working very hard to make sure that I am putting all of myself into each of my creations. Whether that is a song, or a show I get to choreograph/dance in. It is extremely vulnerable, and at times I can hold a lot of doubt, but I have kept pushing and made some projects that I am so proud to share. I will definitely be exploring more of a soft pop vibe for the near future, and working on some choreography that i feel people will connect to.
Everything has fallen into place naturally as I’ve progressed as an artist. I cant wait to see where it all goes.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

There are so many parts of being a developing artist that are so gratifying, but there are few things that are as rewarding as building human connection. Through my music, I get to create a story that people can relate to. Strangers who have never met me, get to know a part of me that they can connect with. That is easily the most special part of doing what I do.
The people that I have met through this art form have been amazing, and I’m so grateful for all of them. We all have our own stories, and we get to share them with each other in a very vulnerable way.
I am so lucky to have people listen to me, and have their support along the way.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

Art is one of the most wonderful parts of being a human. It is so specific to each person who creates it, and it helps us maintain human connection as I mentioned before.
We are living in a world that is very disconnected, and I believe music is one of the few things that can bring a lot of people together. That’s why it’s so important to go see the show, go to the concert, follow an independent artist on tik tok to show your support.
Without these things, we are missing out on so much.
This life is so difficult, and we all need something to get us through it. That is how art has always been for me. I’m sure that’s the case for plenty of developing artists as well.
The best thing we can do to keep it all alive, is to keep listening, keep showing up to the venues, and connect to each other.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @rach_hull_

Image Credits

Zoe Benjamin. Photos 1 and 2