Nathaniel Krantz

Country Artist on the Rise

When did you first get into music?

I started music at a young age, I started playing bass at my local church at the age of 13 in Albuquerque, NM.

Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music?

I’ve always had a love for music, my grandfather “dad” David Krantz always played the guitar and I wanted to follow in his footsteps.

How has your music evolved since you first began performing?

After only performing professionally for a little over a year, the venues and shows and fans have grown tremendously! The momentum hasn’t stopped since my first show July 4, 2019

I’m sure you have shared the stage with a lot of talented artists/celebrities along the way. Would you share 1 or 2 of your favorite stories with us?

I’ve had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Bart Crow, who has always been one of my idols of country music. It’s really awesome when you meet someone famous you get to see and realize that they’re actual people like the rest of us.

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?

Only one... hmm that’s pretty hard to do. I think I’d have to go with passion, I love being on a stage and singing. It is definitely my passion.

Which ingredient do you think makes you special and unique as a performing artist in an industry overflowing with new faces and ideas?

Being from the south valley in Albuquerque NM and being a country artist I think that in itself makes me unique. Also all my tattoos haha.

What has been your biggest challenge as a singer-songwriter? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?

I was always afraid to write songs, my biggest fear was writing something that wasn’t relatable to people. After writing and showing people your songs you realize that your life is relatable to lots of people.

A common phrase in the industry is, “you must suffer for your art.” Do you agree with this statement? If so, how have you suffered for your art?

I would have to agree, I spent many late nights creating set list for shows. I would have to say time is something that is taken when you’re in the music business.

How do you feel the internet has impacted the music business?

The internet has definitely helped my country music career. With just one post you can connect with all your fans instantly.

Have you done or plan on doing any Live-stream Concerts? If you have, how has the response been from your fans?

A few months back we had done a live stream concert, it was definitely something mew to us. After a song at a regular show the crowd is clapping, it’s kind of unusual when we finished a song and there was silence lol. It was very successful though and got thousands of views.

If you could change anything about the music industry. What would it be?

Hmm… this is a hard one, I’m so new to the industry that everything about it so far I love.

What are the 5 albums that have helped make you the person you are today? And why?

Garth Brooks - Ropin’ The Wind Kane Brown - Chapter 1 Cody Johnson - Gotta Be Me George Strait - Troubadour Brad Paisley - Mud On The Tires These albums have definitely influenced my music career, from the songs I write to the way I perform on stage.

What is the best advice you have received?

“You’ll never know until you try”

Tell us about your current project. Are you working on new music? An EP or Album?

Yes! I am currently working on my debut single More Than A Ten which will release on all streaming platforms November 1st, 2020.

What’s next for you?

My biggest show yet! I will be opening for Chevel Shepherd October 24th in Albuquerque NM