LEAH NOBEL // Strangers Again (Interview)

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by Katie Sevigny

on 27th February 2015

in Indie Folk , Indie Pop , Interviews , Music News

Folk/pop artist from Austin, TX Leah Nobel has just released a beautiful new EP entitled “Strangers Again.” This EP is the first of two in a series funded by a Kickstarter campaign.

I interviewed Leah about what it was like raising money for her project, her songwriting process and when she plans to take her music outside of Austin. Leah’s EP release party will be happening at Gypsy Lounge on March 1st in Austin, Texas (doors open at 7pm and event is free for the public).

LADY INDIE: What was your experience with using Kickstarter to fund your EP?

LEAH NOBEL: My experience with Kickstarter was very interesting. Initially it was challenging for me to get comfortable with the idea of crowd-funding. Part of me felt guilty and uncomfortable asking people to financially contribute to the creation of the records. My attitude started to shift when I began to believe that this project was worth it. It was worth asking for help, because I believed and still believe that it’s important. Once I committed to that belief, I started to feel more at peace with the concept and was astounded by the outpouring of support and generosity I received. If anything, the process taught me a lot about myself and continues to make me feel very grateful.

LADY INDIE: This EP “Strangers Again” is the first of two EP’s you’ll be putting out through your “Double EP Project.” When can fans expect the second release?

LEAH NOBEL: The second release will debut in 6 months – August to be exact. The second EP is very different than “Strangers Again” lyrically and sonically. It’s a feel-good Pop album with a classic twist. It was inspired by the Beach Boys and Otis Redding.

LADY INDIE: Why did you decide to create a double EP instead of a full album?

LEAH NOBEL: Part of that decision had to do with the fact that I had written two sets of songs that were very different and I didn’t feel like they belonged together on one full album. Another part is that I’ve been observing how the music industry has evolved over the last 5 years and I sensed that people like to consume music in smaller doses these days. They also want to be constantly fed with new songs. It’s hard to do that when you release all your material at once.

LADY INDIE: What is your songwriting process like?

LEAH NOBEL: My songwriting process usually goes something like this: I sit down with my guitar and I start improvising. I find a melody or a chord progression or a hook that I like, and I hang on to that. Usually I start singing non-sensical lyrics on top of that and later they get turned into meaningful lyrics. Songs that are ‘meant to be’ always come to me quickly. Sometimes I start with a concept or idea, or some lyrics that I have written down. But most of the time I don’t, and everything just kind of floods into my brain when it’s supposed to.

LADY INDIE: Looks like you’ve got a busy schedule this March and April in Austin, TX. Will you be doing any shows in other cities?

LEAH NOBEL: Yes! I took a hiatus from playing live shows while I was finishing these records and in the studio, so I am trying to catch up in March and April. I am moving my home base to Nashville in May so I am trying to play as many shows in Austin before I leave. We’ve got some tentative tour plans for summer but I don’t have any official dates or cities to share yet. But don’t worry, they’re coming. ;)

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