Check Out Janet Devlin’s Interview With The Student Pocket Guide
In case you missed it, check out singer-songwriter Janet Devlin‘s exclusive interview with The Student Pocket Guide. The songstress speaks about her new EP ‘Little Lights,’ some of her influences, X-Factor, and more! Read some of the exclusive interview below, but be sure to visit The Student Pocket Guide to read the full interview.
How has life been since The X-Factor?
Life’s been very kind to me actually! I’ve managed to keep busy, make a lot of music and tour! It’s been a pretty manic life but in the best way possible because I get to do what I love everyday!Who/what inspired you to sing?
My mother and my grandmother actually. My grandmother was the one who made me go and get singing lessons when I was 13. My mother made a lot of sacrifices so that I could study music and she’s just always been my hero.How would you say ‘Little Lights’ differs from your previous work?
Well for the first time ever I’ve used real strings. I managed to get the amazing Sally Herbert to arrange the songs for me so I got a string quartet in to play. I like to think that I’m always evolving as an artist so I wanted to try and push myself by writing to seasonal brief. But I also didn’t want it to be a stereotypical festive record so I tried to get as many moods in the EP as possible.What would you say is your biggest achievement so far?
My biggest achievement isn’t what you’d expect really. My biggest achievement for me has been to continue writing and recording my own music. Being an independent artist is hard, so the fact that I’ve been able to keep a roof over my head and do this everyday has been the most amazing feeling ever.What do you think makes someone ‘successful’ in the music industry?
I think it’s personal to every artist. For me it’s not about money or fame. For me it’s about making the music you want to make and releasing the music you want to release!
Janet Devlin’s ‘Little Lights’ is a perfect stocking stuffer and has something special for everyone on your list this Holiday Season. The EP is available for digital purchase on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Bandcamp. The EP is available for streaming on Spotify. It is also available for physical purchase at music retailers nationwide. ‘Little Lights,’ as well as ‘December Daze,’ is available in the OK!Good Records Shop. Exclusive merchandise is available through Pledge Music.
Outernet Song’ is available for digital purchase on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Bandcamp. It is also available for physical purchase in Janet’s online shop, where you can also purchase exclusive ‘Outernet Song’ merchandise. Stream the single on Spotify.
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