#BackintheGamebyAbbyLondon

[musicarenagh]

Dreams, Music, and More: A Chat with Abby London Hello and welcome to the new artist bio segment. So, today you have a chance to get acquainted with Abby London – an up and coming singer/songwriter from Seattle who released her new track ‘Back in the Game. ‘ Hailing from America, Abby’s music is part Alt-Pop, with lyrics that are as real as the tunes inspiring audiences to look at ambition, wealth, and happiness. The new song explores the desire to make and spend money easily alongside the value of joy and achievement. Taking inspirations from artists such as Tom MacDonald, Dua Lipa, and Lorde, Abby has carved a niche of her own as a singer. Most of the time, her songwriting starts with the piano where she starts working on the themes and the rhythms with the chords. During our interview, I’ll be asking Abby questions about her musical journey and experiences as well as her future plans. Abby London is a talented artist with music that captivates the listeners, are you ready to learn more about her and her songs? Listen to Back in the Game below  https://open.spotify.com/track/73tWsDigcltkgtjrpUufMf?si=c43254d058394303 Follow Abby London on Facebook Twitter Spotify Soundcloud Bandcamp Youtube Instagram Tiktok What is your stage name Abby London Is there a story behind your stage name? It’s a secret Where do you find inspiration? Mostly from dreams What was the role of music in the early years of your life? It helped me process my emotions Are you from a musical or artistic family? My mom’s side did choir, solo singing, and piano lessons. My dad is a drummer. Who inspired you to be a part of the music industry? It was always something I wanted to do and my parents nurtured that. How did you learn to sing/write/to play? I took piano lessons at 7 from my church pianist. I took musical theater classes from Cheryl Ann Rossi who was really influential. So was my elementary school music teacher Julie Powell. Although I’ve sang for a long time I didn’t really start singing correctly until starting vocal lessons about 5 years ago with Sue Carr. She has helped me learn how to really sing. She has an app called The Art of Screaming I highly recommend. I’ve taken songwriting workshops with NSAI and Songwriters in Seattle. [caption id="attachment_56272" align="alignnone" width="2000"] I took piano lessons at 7 from my church pianist. I took musical theater classes from Cheryl Ann Rossi who was really influential.[/caption] What was the first concert that you ever went to and who did you see perform? My grandparents took me to see Juice Newton at the county fairgrounds. She sings Angel of the Morning, Sunshine, and other big country hits. I still listen to her to this day and sing along. Her songs are so epic and give me a feeling of nostalgia for cowboys, country life, and being a strong woman. How could you describe your music? American Alt-Pop music. Describe your creative process. I start with a melody or a chord progression on the piano. Then I use my voice memos app to record my ideas and write the lyrics on a notebook. I record the basic piano part at home then bring it to the studio and add more parts. What is your main inspiration? I’m mostly motivated by dreams, emotions, culture, and politics. What musician do you admire most and why? Lately, Tom MacDonald since he doesn’t hold back what he’s thinking. He’s not afraid of making people mad, and he’s successful and independent. Also, Dua Lipa for her positivity, Nina Nesbitt for her vocal range, and Lorde for her production. Did your style evolve since the beginning of your career? Definitely, I was just playing piano or guitar and singing. Now I co-produce and get to add in other instruments, “play bass”, and get a less folk and more pop sound. Who do you see as your main competitor? Ooh that is an interesting one. I suppose it’s everyone doing alt pop on my level trying to level. up. Though I could also say myself. What are your interests outside of music?

I love to travel, mostly in the US to lesser talked about places. My next trip is to Oklahoma. I like to go to estate sales and decorate and organize my house. And of course my cats! If it wasn't a music career, what would you be doing? I love cop shows so maybe a detective. I also like planning stuff so could see myself being an event planner. What is the biggest problem you have encountered in the journey of music? Figuring out how to be authentic with an audience so they feel connected to me and motivated to listen to my songs regularly. If you could change one thing in the music industry, what would it be? I would make it so people who were doing it as a hobby or not that good didn’t take up the space that those of us who are trying to make a living, work hard, and have more talent are in. https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QIOX8z67FZx24RMUuduJ1?si=ffpTmdGGRo-uk4Yesa6Yaw Why did you choose this as the title of this project? It’s just the name of the song! I didn’t ever consider a different name. I thought getting back in the game could apply to many nefarious “career choices” What are your plans for the coming months? Put out a song every month including my first Christmas song, “Stay Holy”. I’m putting together a collection for a physical CD too. Do you have any artistic collaboration plans Yes! I’ve been working on a song with a guy named Sam who performs under the name Glassio. What message would you like to give to your fans? Thank you so much for keeping me motivated with kind words and listening to my songs. I save the nice comments I get and I put them on my wall for when I’m feeling discouraged.