Gifted Achiever Doug Harrison

We talked with Doug Harrison back in September 2024 about his work with Fen, a Canadian prog rock band whose recent album Dear Mouse was zooming up the international charts.This is Part 2 of that conversation, and it coincides with the release of a bunch of new work from Doug’s solo project, Slug Comparison. Listen to the kickass single March Through the Forest and join us as we talk with Doug about:* Navigating the prepackaged dreams and expectations of the music industry* Longevity as a by-product of realism about the work involved in being a musician* The gift of persistence and trusting in the process of getting better at your craft* Ways to create space for your work in daily life* The value of mentorship* Separating the ideas of art and moneyQuestions for Listeners:(Hop on over to the segment web page to leave us your answers.)* Are you or have you ever been a musician?* What’s your process for creating music?* What do you think about Doug’s process?* If you could give your 25-year-old self a piece of advice, what would you say?Segment Links:Doug’s links—give him a follow! www.slugcomparison.comhttps://www.instagram.com/slugcomparisonhttps://www.facebook.com/slugcomparisonhttps://slugcomparison.bandcamp.com/https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/slug-comparison/921847084Bringer of Doom (from the album Slug Comparison):Thanks for listening to Gifted Underachievers! This post is public so feel free to share it.If you aren’t already a subscriber, we’d love to have you in the GU Clubhouse! No spam, unsubscribe any time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit giftedunderachievers.substack.com