EPISODE · Feb 21, 2022 · 49 MIN
Geneva Lei Interview: New Single "Relapse", Writing Process, Heartbreak, Musical Influences, & More!
from Versatile Vigilante · host Uncle Vinny
R & B Artist Geneva Lei stops by to discuss her new single, "Relapse", as well as her love of making music, her band, Chungchun Rice Dogs, love/relationships & much more! Go Stream "Relapse" on Spotify and Follow @genevalei on IG for updates and new music Follow Versatile Vigilante to keep up with new podcasts and other news Website: https://versatilevigilante.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 SmartURL: https://smarturl.it/versatilevigilante 0:00 - Introducing Geneva Lei 0:40 - Being From Mississauga; Music Origins 1:20 - Grade 10 Juno Prediction 1:40 - Recording "Roses" In 2019 2:40 - New Single "Relapse" 3:15 - "Problematic" 4:00 - R & B Influences 5:00 - Being Honest in Songwriting 6:00 - Music Being an Outlet 6:20 - Dealing With Heartbreak 7:00 - Putting Real Life in Her Music 8:10 - No More Heartbreaks 8:40 - Love Being a Theme in Her Music 9:00 - Writing About Others' Experience 10:00 - Recording Process 10:35 - Learning Guitar 11:40 - Download "Campfiyr" 12:00 - Having a Band 13:10 - How did you meet your band? 14:30 - Chungchun Destiny 16:35 - Shoutout "Dreamhouse Collective" 16:50 - All Leads Back to Corndogs 18:10 - Having a Unique Style 18:35 - Shoutout Katie 19:00 - Being a Good Teammate 20:00 - Geneva Lei Being A Fire Name 20:40 - Growing up in GTA Impacting Her Music 21:50 - Toronto Music Community 22:30 - Getting Support From the City 23:00 - You Get What You Give 23:50 - Lots of Performing 24:20 - Dealing With Burnout 26:10 - Different Creative Processes 28:00 - Advancing as an Artist 29:25 - Writer's Block 30:50 - Imposter's Syndrome 32:40 - Feeling What's Right 33:10 - Success Can Be Scary 33:50 - Loving Entire Music Process 35:30 - Life Outside of Music 36:30 - Working as a Nurse in LTC 38:36 - "Unplugged" Performance 39:50 - "Relapse" Recording Process 41:15 - Getting Antsy in Dropping Music 42:00 - Not Watching Much TV 42:50 - Loving Rom-Coms 43:50 - Video Creation Process 46:00 - Future Vacation Spot 46:35 - Loving Streetwear 47:00 - Favorite Food to Make & Bake 47:45 - Pink Sweats 48:20 - Favorite Filipino Dish 48:50 - Listen to "Relapse" on Spotify 49:10 - Follow Us on Campfiyr 49:20 - Shoutout Geneva Lei
What this episode covers
R & B Artist Geneva Lei stops by to discuss her new single, "Relapse", as well as her love of making music, her band, Chungchun Rice Dogs, love/relationships & much more! Go Stream "Relapse" on Spotify and Follow @genevalei on IG for updates and new music Follow Versatile Vigilante to keep up with new podcasts and other news Website: https://versatilevigilante.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VersatileVigilante/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/versatilevigilante Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/6rbWSYZP9asHUv431qHZfK/overview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/versatile-vigilante/id1384221180?mt=2 SmartURL: https://smarturl.it/versatilevigilante 0:00 - Introducing Geneva Lei 0:40 - Being From Mississauga; Music Origins 1:20 - Grade 10 Juno Prediction 1:40 - Recording "Roses" In 2019 2:40 - New Single "Relapse" 3:15 - "Problematic" 4:00 - R & B Influences 5:00 - Being Honest in Songwriting 6:00 - Music Being an Outlet 6:20 - Dealing With Heartbreak 7:00 - Putting Real Life in Her Music 8:10 - No More Heartbreaks 8:40 - Love Being a Theme in Her Music 9:00 - Writing About Others' Experience 10:00 - Recording Process 10:35 - Learning Guitar 11:40 - Download "Campfiyr" 12:00 - Having a Band 13:10 - How did you meet your band? 14:30 - Chungchun Destiny 16:35 - Shoutout "Dreamhouse Collective" 16:50 - All Leads Back to Corndogs 18:10 - Having a Unique Style 18:35 - Shoutout Katie 19:00 - Being a Good Teammate 20:00 - Geneva Lei Being A Fire Name 20:40 - Growing up in GTA Impacting Her Music 21:50 - Toronto Music Community 22:30 - Getting Support From the City 23:00 - You Get What You Give 23:50 - Lots of Performing 24:20 - Dealing With Burnout 26:10 - Different Creative Processes 28:00 - Advancing as an Artist 29:25 - Writer's Block 30:50 - Imposter's Syndrome 32:40 - Feeling What's Right 33:10 - Success Can Be Scary 33:50 - Loving Entire Music Process 35:30 - Life Outside of Music 36:30 - Working as a Nurse in LTC 38:36 - "Unplugged" Performance 39:50 - "Relapse" Recording Process 41:15 - Getting Antsy in Dropping Music 42:00 - Not Watching Much TV 42:50 - Loving Rom-Coms 43:50 - Video Creation Process 46:00 - Future Vacation Spot 46:35 - Loving Streetwear 47:00 - Favorite Food to Make & Bake 47:45 - Pink Sweats 48:20 - Favorite Filipino Dish 48:50 - Listen to "Relapse" on Spotify 49:10 - Follow Us on Campfiyr 49:20 - Shoutout Geneva Lei
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