Q&A: Holly Conlan’s Woes Of The Industry, Desire For Right Angles & A Free MP3 (FILTER Exclusive)

Somewhere between twinkling indie-pop and singer-songwriter ballads, you will find Los Angeles' Holly Conlan. Holly is currently on a US tour and we got to throw a few questions her way before her Hotel Cafe show in Los Angeles on May 26th.

We explored Holly's experience with the music industry, inspirations, and got a glimpse of her at-home hobbies. You can also download Holly's tune, "You And Me" below!

Read the interview below and be sure to catch Holly Conlan at one of her remaining dates including her FILTER Presents: show at Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles on May 26th. Get tickets for the Here.
 

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Your father was a classical composer and you studied classical composition in school.  How does this relate to or inspire your current work?
My dad is an incredibly large part of what I do and why I started doing it.  Watching him make a living and support his family by writing music for movies and TV was a great example that this thing is possible.

You’ve said that some of your songs are written about the frustrations and judgments of establishing a career in the music industry.  In recent years, your songs have appeared on numerous TV shows (90210, One Tree Hill, The Ghost Whisperer).  Does this type of exposure have any effects on the way you write songs?
I've definitely found inspiration through the frustrations and struggles that come with going along this path.  I don't know that having songs on television or movies necessarily changes the way I write, but it's nice to know that what I'm doing is somewhat relevant- that's always nice to know.
 
In anticipation for your new album, you’ll be touring the US and appearing in Canada this summer.  What goes into you preparations for touring? Is there anything specific you want fans to expect from the record in terms of a new perspective or anything on the production side of things?
Prepping for tour typically goes like this:  Get home from some other tour, throw everything from my suitcase into the laundry, squeeze in a few rehearsals between loads, pray that all the merch I sent across the country got there safely, repack the suitcase, maybe take a yoga class, and try not to miss my next flight.

I suppose my perspective has changed a bit since my last record, Fascinator.  Those frustrations about making this business really work for me are being slowly eclipsed by my excitement for what's coming next.  Being on the road has changed things for me- I realize what a rad life this is... And it's a nice thing to truly feel like you're doing what you're meant to do.  I don't think everyone necessarily finds that place.