Welcome to the feature where we talk to musicians about some of their favourite things about the industry. Today I speak to the musician KIA who has recently released the song Okay, Alright. Today we find out all about KIA’s favourite things in the music industry.

What is your favourite:

Song you have written:

One of my upcoming singles “Somebody Real”. I’m so excited to share the studio version with everyone. Until then you can catch the live version here.

Lyric:

“Learned to be ok with where I am it’s not the same no better yet I call it retrospect 

And I’ve been thinking ‘bout the casualties and overcoming tragedies, not losing my respect”

Musician:

Anderson .Paak and Stevie Wonder

Film or television show:

Saved by the Bell

Venue to perform at:

The Peppermint Club in West Hollywood

Item to take with you on tour:

My Lax Vox Tube a.k.a. the voice straw. It helps me for quick warm-ups and cool downs before and after the shows.

Instrument:

Trumpet

Song to play live:

“I Won’t Complain”

Album by another musician:

An Evening with Silk Sonic

Era for music:

Motown Era

Part of making a record:

Fitting the right puzzle pieces of a song, you’ll know when it’s right, when it fits.

Thing about performing at festivals:

The energy of the crowd and kindness of the staff

Quote:

“Think big, dream bigger”

Thing about the music industry at the moment:

Accessibility. Nowadays we have so much access to everything. Finding new artists, getting inspired, reaching out to people on the other side of the world to collaborate with, you name it!

Thing about this year so far?

I love everything about this year. Many cool things have happened like winning the weekly John Lennon Songwriting Contest, to performing at the NAMM Show, to also winning the Howard Rosen Promotion Contest, which granted me with a Billboard on Times Square to promote my music.

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