Thom LaFond
Songwriter & Producer When did you first get into music? At age 9 I began teaching myself Guitar & Drums. I’m 30 now.
Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music? It was an obsession from day one. I began recording myself and gigging at age 13.
How has your music evolved since you first began creating music? It has turned away from guitar oriented music and more towards songwriting & production.
If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other drives you to stay in this tough business? Is it joy, anger, desire, passion or pride and why? Passion. I love music, and there is nothing that could sway me away from the sounds. Which ingredient do you think makes you special and unique as a performing artist in an industry overflowing with new faces and ideas? I am writing songs and recording everyday. I am a Videographer as well, and this year Ive added 100 self-produced videos to my YT Channel/Socials. My goal is to tell a story with music. That story is my own thread & my own ingredients. I Produce my music from the ground up by laying in my own drums, and adding layers and musicians in the direction my ear is leading me. What has been your biggest challenge as an artist? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how? I have been gathering my camp to finally release music under my own name. I have always been with bands, so it has been hard to make the time or intention to release my solo efforts. The pandemic has offererd me much time to pursue my own direction. May 20th I’m dropping my first official release on all streaming platforms. “In A Hurry” This single will be followed by 2 albums that are in the late stages of production.
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