Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to RobinAugust Fritsch. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

RobinAugust, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

I’ve never questioned what I want to do with my life, and I am being completely honest! From as early as two years old I was putting on performances for my family, stuffed animals, or really anyone patient enough to watch me. I would listen to a drag queen CD and imagine I was playing in a big stadium. Outside of my living room, I demanded attention EVERYWHERE I went. I put on performances at my mom’s work, the grocery store, etc. My parents eventually enrolled me into theater at age 6 which is when I really found my love for performing. While I’m very thankful for always being so sure of who I am, it has also been a struggle for me recently. I’ve realized that I have put all of my self-worth into becoming someone notable. It wasn’t until recently that I realized how unlikely fame is, and how easy it is to tell a child with determination and bright red hair something like “you were born to be a star”. With the rise of TikTok and other social media apps I have attained small viral successes but always come to the same conclusion that success has a different meaning now. Anyone can get a viral video which is both exciting and makes it less special when it happens. I know I still want to be a musician until the day I die, but recently I’ve been questioning what that means for me. And what will happen if I don’t live up to my childhood dreams? Who am I when I take away this whole musician thing?

RobinAugust, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I am very lucky to have been born and raised in the heart of East Nashville back when it was filled with eccentric and authentic artists. Creatives were EVERYWHERE. The baristas, my friends’ parents, my parents, my teachers were all musicians or creative in some way. I started my own musical journey at a very young age inspired by my love for rock music and the theater. In second grade I created a rock band for the school talent show called “The Royal Rockers” made up of my 2nd grade friends and their musician dads. I would use my mom’s phone to call the parents about rehearsal times in the weeks leading up, and wrote out lyric sheets for everyone. At 13, I started an all-girls Runaways tribute band “Queens of Noise” which we successfully carried out until we left for college. After two years studying at Berklee College of Music in Boston and releasing my first album, I moved back to my hometown of Nashville to pursue a solo career. I think what sets me apart from other songwriters is my passion for my delivery and performance. I did theater and film as a child and continue to incorporate drama and emotion in my songwriting. While I don’t have the budget for theatrical lighting or sets quite yet, I believe I can move an audience with a simple emotive and vulnerable song. Someone who has always inspired me is Freddy Mercury and his ability to control and hypnotize a crowd. My dad used to put on the video of his performance at Live Aid before our Queens of Noise shows for inspiration. Those types of performances have always inspired me. Freddy had the ability to completely control the energy of the room from chanting or singing the most heart-breaking song. I want to be able to put on a show that takes people on a journey filled with adrenaline and vulnerability. I also want to showcase the process of an emotion. With my last album Avocado Head, I showed what it feels like to fall in love and be heartbroken all within thirty minutes. My main goal is for the audience to leave feeling like they just experienced something personal whether they relate to it or not.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

My biggest advice for those growing a social media presence is to not care what other people think. People are always trying to come up with a formula for viral videos. But I’ve found that the ones that do well are videos where you are the most authentic to yourself. Just be you and post pictures you like. Post funny videos you like. The reality is you are gonna get hate no matter what and that’s okay. It doesn’t matter. I have annoyed many people by refusing to submit to social standards online but it’s what makes me stand out. I know that if a label refuses to work with me because of how I present myself, that’s not the label for me. You will find your target audience but the only way you can is by being as you as possible.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r0binaugust?igsh=c2t6dW5kenBuMm1x&utm_source=qr
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@robinaugust6619?si=7WW2d_OQ0-YoTDkW
• Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robinaugust?_t=8kSf6y2wNKc&_r=1

Image Credits
Cait Brady!!