In this interview spotlight, I chat with Kat Holland about her latest single (The One), motivations, challenges, technology and more.
Full Q&A along with links and music below.
Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not necessarily in marketing terms or by popular genre classifications.)
I am from Charlotte, NC. If I were to define the style of music I create I would have to say it is Jazz/Pop/Soul. Some of my songs sound much more pop and others have a major jazz/soul flare to it.
What led you down this path of music and what motivates you to stay the course?
I have been singing ever since I was a little girl. My family is very music oriented, they all play instruments and love to sing. I’ve always had a strong passion for music, but it was in college when I discovered that I truly wanted to pursue my dream of making a career out of it. I started off doing it for fun because it is what makes me happy, but then as time went on I started to come to the realization that if I weren’t doing this for a living I couldn’t be happy. That is what motivates me to keep going.
How is your new release different than previous ones? Did you set out to accomplish anything specific?
This is my first release. In terms of what I set out to accomplish, my biggest goal was to just make music that I was proud of that I could share with the whole world. I really wanted to make music that everyone could relate to. I talk a lot about love, anxiety, and hardships in my music and I feel that is something most people can resonate with.
Do you face any challenges as an indie musician in a digital age? On the flip side, how has technology helped you (if it has)?
It is definitely difficult making a name for yourself in the age of social media as a musician. It has taken me time, but I have finally started to grow a pretty strong base of followers. It can be hard because sometimes it feels like the whole industry is so saturated on digital media. On the flipside, technology has been a huge reason that I have been able to accomplish anything in terms of my music. It has really helped me promote and create and image for myself that I wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise.
Where can we follow you online and hear more music?
My single, “The One” is available for streaming everywhere! You can find me under “Kat Holland” on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Youtube Music, and all other streaming services available!
Anything else before we sign off?
Releasing my music and being able to share it with the world has been the most freeing and exhilarating experience of a lifetime, and I can’t wait to share more.
