Alan Dreezer: Catharsis in Creativity, the Solo Recipe to Success and how 'Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes'

 In this engaging interview, independent singer-songwriter Alan Dreezer shares insights into his creative process, the challenges of the music industry, and the personal growth experienced through his latest album 'Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes.' Discover how he navigates mental health, the importance of authenticity, and plans for future live performances.KeywordsMusic Industry, Songwriting, Mental Health, Independent Artist, Album Release, Creative Process, Music Production, Artist Support, Live Music, Personal GrowthKey TopicsCreative process behind the album 'Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes'The impact of sync licensing on independent musiciansManaging mental health and self-worth in the music industryStrategies for building and supporting an organic fanbaseFuture plans for live performances and touringGuest:Alan DreezerKey FrameworksCreative Process ModelRevenue Sharing Best PracticesAction ItemsRegister all co-written songs properly to avoid revenue lossPlan social media content in advance to maintain mental healthSchedule regular breaks from social media and digital devicesSet clear end goals for music projects and campaignsSound Bites"Nothing changes if nothing changes""Blame the music, but never myself""Writing songs is very cathartic"Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back00:47 Alan's Musical Journey and Breakthrough02:51 The Impact of Music Licensing05:40 Album Title and Creative Process08:29 Exploring Themes in 'Delusional'11:10 Mental Health and Music13:58 Writing Process and Collaboration16:43 Influences and Sound Development19:32 Personal Growth Through Music22:17 Balancing Music with Everyday Life23:07 The Journey of an Independent Artist23:52 Highs and Lows of Music Creation27:33 Balancing Creativity and Mental Health31:04 The Impact of Audience Support32:41 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth34:58 The Cathartic Process of Songwriting37:29 Plans for Live Performances38:42 Evolution as an Artist41:07 Defining Success and Future Aspirations45:02 'Delusional' Alan Dreezer's new single.ResourcesAlan Dreezer's Official Website -alandreezer.comElliot (Producer) - Audio Master - https://audiomaster.comMind Charity (Support for Mental Health) - https://mind.org.ukGuest LinksInstagram - https://instagram.com/alandreezerTwitter - https://twitter.com/alandreezerWebsite - https://alandreezer.comLike, Follow, Share, Subscribe to The Sounds Like Us podcast on: Instagram: @soundslikeuspodcastYouTube: @soundslikeuspodThe Sounds Like Us podcast merch store is now live. Check out https://soundslikeus.myshopify.com/ with code ‘FIRSTPLAY1’ for 15% off tote bags. More items coming soon!#georgemichael #RYXmusic #jungleband #80smusic #beatles #fleetwoodmac #thecure #rollingstones #queenmusic #marillion #alanismorrisette #norfolk #alanmcgee #ukindie#PodcastInterview #indiefolk #NewMusic  #MusicPodcast#LiveMusic #SupportLiveMusic #PodcastCommunity#londonsingersongwriter, #londonmusic, #uksingersongwriter, #singersongwriter,#music, #ukpodcasts, #soundslikeuspodcast, #americanmusic, #americansingersongwriter, #podcast, #musicpodcast, #ukmusicpodcast,#guitars, #musicalinstruments,#thebeatles #SoundsLikeUsPodcast #MusicJourney #eastlondonrecordings#Music #NewMusic #MusicVideo #LivePerformance #MusicLover #InstaMusic #MusicProducer 2026 #VinylCollection • #MusicNews #MusicIndustry #PodcastLife #Conversations #ArtistInterview #StudioSession #MusicDiscovery #NowPlaying #IndependentArtist #UnsignedArtist #BehindTheScenes #InTheStudioPlease like, follow, share and subscribe in all the usual places (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon podcasts, Instagram and YouTube). If you fancy joining me on the podcast, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll get you on.  The Sounds Like Us podcast merch store is now live. Check out https://soundslikeus.myshopify.com/ with code ‘FIRSTPLAY1’ for 15% off tote bags. More items coming soon!Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.