Interview: Sarah McLeod on “Double R”
Sophie Hart was lucky enough to take a few moments out of Sarah McLeod‘s day recently to sit down and have a chat about her new release, “Double R”, what she’s been up to, and where music has taken her since her days as singer vocals in the Superjesus.
Hey Sarah, thanks for taking the time out to talk to us today. Your new single “Double R” is a huge change in direction from your previous work. Tell me about the evolution you have gone through?
I listen to lots of different music these days and my tastes have just changed. I learned how to produce and programme my own music on my lap top and this made a huge impact on my new direction, I find the change really inspiring.
Could you tell us about the music you have been listening to, and song writing you have been doing since we last saw you fronting the Superjesus?
When I was in London I was a total sucker for religiously following shows from DJS like Annie Mac and Zane Lowe. Now that I am in Australia I stream it on the net because I love it, I love Annie Mac’s show. I also subscribe to lots of music blogs like RCRDLBL.com.
One thing that is mentioned a lot on your web site is the path it has taken you to find your musical freedom. Can you explain what you mean by this and what constraints you feel as a woman in the Australian music industry?
I feel zero constraints as a woman, I am merely constrained by my broad love for music. I like too many different styles and I can write in so many different styles, this makes my job harder.
What do you believe are the biggest limitations of the Australian music industry for an artist changing direction?
I think people like to judge you on your past and sometimes I think that if I was an unknown artist I would have more freedom. It’s difficult to break perceptions sometimes. I don’t know why people like to put artists in boxes.
What is it about the electronica sound that has inspired you to make this move? Is it something you have been planing for some time?
I learned how to produce and programme through working with different producers around the world, now I find writing on guitar boring and limited. I love working with technology, it has opened up so many doors for me creativly.
I noticed on your web site you have been keeping a blog. How important is this open communication with your fans?
I should communicate so much more, it’s really important these days, I always think that what I’m doing is so boring and no one would care so I don’t write as often as I should. My daily blogs would just consist of what I was writing, given that writing songs is pretty much all I do every single day of my life!
Tell us about your personal achievements of the past few years?
I have overcome a lot of personal doubt and that’s been the biggest thing for me. I’m not so worried about what people think of me anymore, being an Aquarian that happens naturally, you always want people to like you. These days it’s important that I respect myself first and then go from there.
What else does the future hold for you after the release of this new album “Madness” due out later this year?
Madness is one part of a musical trilogy bonanza. The second instalment is called ‘LOVE’.
Hey Sarah, thanks for taking the time out to talk to us today. Your new single “Double R” is a huge change in direction from your previous work. Tell me about the evolution you have gone through?
I listen to lots of different music these days and my tastes have just changed. I learned how to produce and programme my own music on my lap top and this made a huge impact on my new direction, I find the change really inspiring.
Could you tell us about the music you have been listening to, and song writing you have been doing since we last saw you fronting the “Super Jesus”?
When I was in London I was a total sucker for religiously following shows from DJS like Annie Mac and Zane Lowe. Now that I am in Australia I stream it on the net because I love it, I love Annie Mac’s show. I also subscribe to lots of music blogs like RCD LBL.
One thing that is mentioned a lot on your web site is the path it has taken you to find your musical freedom. Can you explain what you mean by this and what constraints you feel as a woman in the Australian music industry?
I feel zero constraints as a woman, I am merely constrained by my broad love for music. I like too many different styles and I can write in so many different styles, this makes my job harder.
What do you believe are the biggest limitations of the Australian music industry for an artist changing direction?
I think people like to judge you on your past and sometimes I think that if I was an unknown artist I would have more freedom. It’s difficult to break perceptions sometimes. I don’t know why people like to put artists in boxes.
What is it about the electronica sound that has inspired you to make this move? Is it something you have been planing for some time?
I learned how to produce and programme through working with different producers around the world, now I find writing on guitar boring and limited. I love working with technology, it has opened up so many doors for me creativly.
I noticed on your web site you have been keeping a blog. How important is this open communication with your fans?
I should communicate so much more, it’s really important these days, I always think that what I’m doing is so boring and no one would care so I don’t write as often as I should. My daily blogs would just consist of what I was writing, given that writing songs is pretty much all I do every single day of my life!
Tell us about your personal achievements of the past few years?
I have overcome a lot of personal doubt and that’s been the biggest thing for me. I’m not so worried about what people think of me anymore, being an Aquarian that happens naturally, you always want people to like you. These days it’s important that I respect myself first and then go from there.
What else does the future hold for you after the release of this new album “Madness” due out later this year?
Madness is one part of a musical trilogy bonanza. The second instalment is called ‘LOVE’.