Victoria Canal Attracts Her Fans for The Right Reasons

This week Ari sits down with Victoria Canal, the rising singer-songwriter known for her deeply moving and introspective music. Victoria has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Later… with Jools Holland, and onstage with Coldplay at Glastonbury. She has won two Ivor Novello awards (including the Rising Star award) and recently released a new album, Slowly, It Dawns.

After ten hard-won years as a DIY artist, Victoria’s now signed with a major label, Parlophone Records (under Warner Music Group). In this episode, Victoria opens up about her journey as an artist and the varying pressures faced by both indie and label-repped musicians. Tune in to learn more about headlining the Troubadour, life as a touring artist, managing the pressures of social media, and how to attract the right kinds of fans.

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Chapters

00:00 From Glastonbury to Stardom
03:11 The Journey of Victoria’s Career
05:49 Creating Intimate Connections Through Music
08:50 The Reality of Touring Economics
11:56 Balancing Artistry and Business
14:58 The Emotional Journey of Songwriting
18:07 Evolving Through Performance
20:55 The Impact of Social Media on Artists
24:09 Navigating Vulnerability in Performance
27:14 The New Album: Slowly, It Dawns
30:05 Reflections on Growth and Authenticity
36:23 The Inner Journey of Self-Acceptance
39:50 Meeting Idols: Reality vs. Expectation
40:45 A Dream Come True: Performing with Coldplay
45:04 The Importance of Energy in Performance
46:06 Navigating the Artist Lifestyle and People Management
49:03 The Weight of Fan Interactions
54:06 Social Media Pressures and Authenticity
01:01:19 Taking a Stand: Performing at the Kennedy Center
01:05:39 Defining Success in the Music Industry

Edited and mixed by Ari Davids
Music by Brassroots District
Produced by the team at Ari’s Take

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