Today we’d like to introduce you to Carl Scogland.
Hi Carl, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I first started playing music around the age of 12 after being inspired by my best friend’s dad playing guitar. However, I’m pretty sure I’ve had a love of music before I could even walk. Throughout my teenage years, I was in multiple rock bands in the Shreveport, Louisiana area. Then, during college, I started a hip/hop rock band with some friends and had some decent success around LSU. After graduating, I began work on my debut album “Simplicity” in 2009-2010. During these years, I toured around the southeast and ended up working on many other musical projects. In 2016, I released my sophomore album “Complexity” and once again kicked off a southeastern tour. This was a really great time in my life as I had the opportunity to share the stage with many incredible artists and met a ton of people along the way. Fast forward to 2021, I’m about to release my 3rd Album “Identity”. Personally, I think it’s my best work yet and I can’t wait to share it with the world! I have spent the better half of a year + working closely with local Producer/Engineer Clint Manning.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Not necessarily – I think my biggest struggle has been challenging myself to not feel defeated when the songs just aren’t coming. As an artist, I go through swings where I can crank out multiple songs in a day and others where I struggle to finish a song for months. Then there’s times where the inspiration just isn’t there at all. For a while, I also struggled with the thought of getting older and not being as creative anymore.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a singer/songwriter originally from Shreveport, Louisiana and currently residing in Austin, TX. I have released two albums and I’m about to release my third album “Identity” later this year. Known for folky/pop/rock songs. I’m just proud of being able to share my music/artistry with the world. The most rewarding thing about what I do is when I hear someone say a certain song has helped them or inspired them.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
Have a great marketing plan. I can’t stress how important that is and one thing I wish I could go back and change.
Pricing:
- iTunes – 11.88
- Digital Complexity Album BandCamp – 10 dollars
Contact Info:
- Email: carlscogland@gmail.com
- Website: www.carlscogland.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlscogland/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlscogland
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlscogland
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CarlScogland
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/carlscogland
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/60vG3wD8J1yKisTG0zHnV6
Image Credits
Photos by Zhongxia Li
