In the Presence of Dempsey Bolton

Trying to build a career in music isn’t as straightforward as it looks.In this episode, Calgary artist and producer Dempsey Bolton talks about what it actually takes to make it work. From putting out over a dozen songs in a year to learning how to move fast, stay consistent, and deal with the pressure of committing years to something uncertain, the conversation goes beyond just the music.Dempsey shares his path from studying astrophysics to fully committing to music, including time in theatre, producing for other artists, and building a system that lets him create at a high level. He also opens up about winning back to back YYC Music Awards, the reality of handling everything behind the scenes, and why the hardest part of being an artist often has nothing to do with creativity.They also get into his new album In the Presence of Giants, the ideas behind it, and what he hopes people take away from listening to it front to back.The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast, hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s culture, creativity, and people through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting voices.#TheDeetsWithDuddy #CalgaryPodcast #YYC