Kotarah is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Vancouver Island, Canada, blending haunting vocals with bold alternative pop. Often compared to Billie Eilish and Amy Lee, she’s now pursuing film music to bring her sounds to the big screen.
In our conversation, Kotarah and I discussed her transition from indie music to sync licensing, navigating challenges like ADHD in the music industry. We emphasized the importance of authenticity in music, compared pursuing sync licensing with an artist career, and explored the role of collaboration in today's digital age.
Connect with Kotarah here:
https://www.instagram.com/kotarah/
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Welcome to the #liveandcreate podcast, hosted by Miguel Antonio, singer-songwriter, speaker and Lead Vocalist of the band Run With It . In this podcast, Miguel engages in meaningful conversations with artists and entrepreneurs, delving into the essence of living a great life and creating great things.
Our discussions revolve around the personal stories and inspirations of our guests, touching on practical aspects of both business and artistic creation. These conversations evolve into philosophical explorations, encompassing the art of life, music, and the pursuit of a better world.
To be a guest on the show email booking@runwithitband.net
To check out Miguel's band Run With It
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Chapters
00:00 Navigating Cultural Perceptions: Canada and the U.S.
02:31 The Journey of an Artist: From Indie to Sync Music
10:08 Overcoming Challenges: ADHD and Creative Processes
16:22 Sync Licensing vs. Artist Career: Finding Authenticity
22:31 Collaboration in the Digital Age: Working with Producers
29:08 The Art of Collaboration in Music
35:59 Navigating Misogyny in the Music Industry
43:02 Building a Catalog for Sync Licensing
49:14 Creating a Unique Artistic Identity
56:52 Living Authentically and Creating Meaningful Work
01:00:12 Closing Bumper .mp4
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Keywords
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