Interview: Hermosa
Big congrats to you on the completion and release of your debut, 6-track EP "Chapter 23", which includes our featured song, "Searching". Tell us about your creative process for the development of the project, and how long it took to finish.
Creating “Searching” was really short and sweet. I think I finished it all the same day. I started the hook first and then worked my way around the song. I wasn’t expecting it to come out the way it did. I had a completely different direction for the song when I started it, sometimes you just have to let the music take over and see what comes of it.
Were there songs that you wrote or recorded for the EP that did not end up on the final tracklist? If so, why did they not make it?
I record as much as I can, but I barely scrap. “Chapter 23” is capturing a specific timeline of my life, and that’s what these songs were specifically for and about. They were handpicked.
What does the EP's title, "Chapter 23" represent and would you say that there is an overall theme or concept for the project?
I feel that when you’re creating music, you’re telling a story, almost like something out of a book, but in a very melodic way. That’s what I felt like this project was, a chapter in my life, so I named it, “Chapter 23”.
You're originally from Spartanburg, SC, but now based in Los Angeles; is your music career what led you to move to cross country?
I’ve always loved to travel and of course I’m traveling more often because of music, but I enjoy it. I love it.
As both a singer-songwriter and producer, do you solely create for yourself or do you write/produce for other artists as well?
I create my own music, and I help others with their creative process as well. I’ve always had a really good ear for music, so I enjoy collaborating and sharing my ideas with other artists.
With 2023 winding down, what are some of your goals musically for 2024?
I just want to continue to drop amazing music and stay consistent.
I’ve got some great visuals that I’m working on that. I can’t wait for everyone to see.
Listen to “Chapter 23” on: https://li.sten.to/chapter23