Kayla Patrick

Kayla Patrick is an singer songwriter from Canada who is a name to watch. With a number of gigs, songwriting competitions and media love behind her. This talented singer songwriter is going places.  So read on and find out why she is going to be a star.

http://www.kaylapatrickmusic.com/

1.How did you get into music?

When I was about three years old I remember my dad singing and playing old rock songs and lots of Elvis on the guitar. I thought he was so cool and I always would sing along with him. Ever since then, I haven’t stopped singing and that’s when I believe I fell in love with music. Thanks Dad!

2. What inspired you go to serious with it?

I entered many singing competitions and ended up winning a lot of them, so that gave me the confidence boost to keep going. I wanted to keep getting better and better, and I looked up to artists like Shania Twain and Taylor Swift who use to be just like me trying to gain success in the music business. The possibility of doing music for a living was such an exciting idea to me.

3. What inspired the the upcoming EP?

I haven’t released any new music since 2010, so I have gathered a huge book full of original songs. These five years have allowed me to grow and experience a lot of new things. The five songs on the EP are each very personal to me. They center around the idea of love, heartbreak and inspiring messages.

4. Were you happy how it turned out?

Yes, SO happy. It’s way different than anything I have done before, and I think it has a really unique sound that I can’t compare to any other artist. You will hear banjo, strings and cool synths. Crazy right? Each of the songs take on a different feel and I really think that it has something for everyone. My favourite track on the EP is called Golden.

5. What was the recording process like for the EP?

Recording this EP was a very different process from previous recordings I had done. I worked with two amazing producers, Dan Davidson and Ari Rhodes from HandsUp! Music who I can’t say enough good things about. They specialize in Top 40 pop, which is a completely different style then I am, so I was bit worried at first going into recording, but it turned out to be the best decision I’ve made. They are both so creative and really helped me make something really cool and different. Every day in the studio was exciting and we laughed so much.

6. What inspires you when writing songs?

I am inspired by events that happen in my life, whether thats love, heartbreak or what people around me are experiencing. I am very honest when it comes to writing, and I love either telling a story or making a song have one theme or message.

7. How does the song structure for you come about when writing songs?

A lot of times when writing a song, I will start with one line that stuck with me, and the rest just snowballs from there. Every time I write it’s different; I may start with the chorus or I may start writing the verse. When I play it from start to finish for the first time I always envision what instruments I think would suit the song.

8. Are you happy with the all the support you have been getting from the media?

The support from the media and fans really pushes me to keep going. It’s an exciting feeling knowing other people are just as excited as I am for me to release my new music.

9. How important social media to you?

Social media is really important to me, because it allows me to connect with my fans who are inspired by my music and support this dream of mine, and thats all I could ever want. My favorite social media to use is Instagram, where I get to share my life in pictures, and give people a look into what I am all about.

10. What does it mean to connect with your fans?

Connecting with my fans means everything to me. I absolutely love playing shows and meeting the fans afterward. It makes it all worth it. I also have some fans on my Facebook page who have been there since the very beginning and have grown with me. A lot of them have became my friends who I love talking too and hearing about their lives. I believe artists are nothing without their fans, and I can never express in words how grateful I am to have them supporting me and what I love to do.

11. if you could collaborate with any one who would it be?

I would love to collaborate with Dallas Green, from the Canadian band, City & Colour. He has a such a dreamy voice.

12. What does 2015 mean to you?

2015 means a year of taking chances and actually making my goals happen. I feel very refreshed and ready to take on this new project. This EP has been a long time coming I feel this is the right time in my life that this music needs to be released.

13. What is next for yourself?

The full EP will be released in early 2016, after that I hope to travel to different cities and play my music with a band. I will continue to write songs and work with Dan & Ari. I will always be creating and planning to release new music whatever the genre may be.