Hosts Kiki and Martha bring you a new session from Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal: a powerful conversation with Charlotte Wessels about music, community, and creative independence.
Dive into Charlotte’s journey becoming a solo artist, the realities of life as a musician, and her insights on activism.
00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
01:27 – Charlotte Wessels Takes the Stage
03:00 – Transitioning from Band to Solo Artist
06:07 – Building Connections Through Music
10:12 – The Financial Reality of Being an Artist
12:23 – Learning Music Production
16:18 – Taking Control of Your Art
20:54 – Activism in Metal Music
29:11 – Q&A Session
37:37 – Final Thoughts on Community
Recorded on June 28th, 2025 at Tuska Festival in Helsinki.
Show notes:
Check out Charlotte’s Patreon
Charlotte got her Tuska stage outfit from the Fashion Brand Company
Blast from the past: Kiki’s first interview with Charlotte Wessels at Metal Female Voices Fest 2013
Bleeding Metal was created by @kikigege87 and is hosted and produced with @martha _wingen. Episode edited by Kiki.
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