We were lucky to catch up with Wavy Bagels recently and have shared our conversation below.

Wavy, appreciate you joining us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?

On most days, I feel happy and grateful for the path I’ve chosen as a creative. But then there are days when I’m frequently scrolling through my Facebook page and see old friends with regular jobs and now they have a spouse, children, the house with the picket fence and a cute dog. Not saying these things are not obtainable through my ventures, it’s just a little harder to get there being an artist from my experience. It takes courage and faith to commit to doing what you love while starting your own family; A monthly paycheck is easier to believe, but I know for a fact I would not be happy clocking in.

Wavy, 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?

I am a music producer/audio engineer/recording artist. My interest in making beats and curiosity of how music was made are what led me to my career. For clients, my job is to provide them the sound they are looking for, whether it be beats for a track, a nice mix for their project or even a feature from me. Can tend to be a people-pleasing job. What sets me apart from others in the same career path is that I don’t take myself too serious, which can be a good or bad thing at times, but it’s about prioritizing my comfortability first and foremost and delivering what the client wants as the execution.

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

Society investing in the arts is one thing, but I firmly believe artists investing in other artists is really the key. That way, the money is being properly recycled amongst familiarity and understanding. Money outside definitely does help, but money within the art community being shared is a great start.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

One time I picked up a DJ gig for a baby shower and I had to unlearn the lack of having censored music in my music library. I grew up going to parties and it was nothing but explicit music, even at some baby showers, but as I got older and worked with other DJ’s, the more I realized how unprofessional it is to play music with raunchy lyrics, specifically around children. There’s a sense of responsibility.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @wavy_bagels
• Twitter: @wavy_bagels
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxE1AE0gdbizC232gkPy8Bw
• Other: wavybagels.bandcamp.com

Image Credits
John “John John” Gomez