TRISHA J
Talented Singer-Songwriter When did you first get into music? Please explain. I’ve always been involved in music, one way or another. I grew up singing in school choirs, competing in school, performing in college and doing open mics in the city. Having a musical family definitely gives you the push you need to pursue something as incredible as this, and I’m grateful for the exposure and guidance received as a child. Although, it wasn’t always easy to pursue a career in music back then as it is now. Mindsets were different, I think I spent half my time convincing people that I could make a career out of this. But I’d say what really got me to get up and go is watching School of Rock in 8th grade. Nobody makes you feel like you can “stick it to the man” the way Jack Black does. What genre of music do you perform and why? I am currently an Indie-pop artist. Growing up, I listened to a variety of music. 80s hits, classic rock, jazz, mainstream pop, you name it. I always thought there could be a way to bring those unique lyrics from the rock and soul genre to mainstream pop. Now I’ve turned that thought into a mantra and it’s got me here, haha.
And why did you choose that style of music? As much as I wish we could all be artists not conforming to the notion of being genre specific, I do enjoy the indie pop space. It’s vibrant, diverse, creative, it’s own kind of punk. Although, I am constantly exploring different genres from punk to rock to classical and folk—who knows, maybe in the years to come, one might see me incorporating a lot of those elements into my own music. At least I’m hoping to. Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music? Please explain. I’m going to let Freddie Mercury take the reins here. The man’s a legend, an absolute rocker. His stage presence and impressive vocal range always throws me right off the bat. Then there’s Aretha Franklin too, the powerhouse, her style just makes everything seem impossible. ABBA’s always inspired me, especially when I learnt about one of their songwriting sessions, how they wouldn’t record a song until you can recall it the next day — If you remember the tune the next day, it’s catchy enough to work on. Crazy right? I have so many other inspirations like Jon Bellion, Jacob Collier, Hozier, The Brummies
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