Today we’d like to introduce you to Alissa Feudo.
Hi Alissa, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Thank you for the opportunity! My journey in music started with a karaoke machine and a whole slew of blank cassette tapes. As a young teen, I dedicated most of my free time to recording various melodies, lyrics, and song ideas onto the tapes (which I’d eventually fill up and rerecord over again), relishing the creative freedom of my first taste of “songwriting.” In those early years, I didn’t have an instrument to accompany me; there was only my voice and some occasional drum taps on the floor to keep a beat. In other words, I was putting out some really, really high-quality jams. A pivotal moment occurred when I was about 14, the day my older brother brought me home a guitar and taught me a few basic shapes and power chords. I think the first song he taught me was Blitzkrieg Bop or something similarly edgy. I still remember writing my first song on guitar, how natural and freeing it felt to sing my own melodies over the chords.
Later down the road, I attended college (where I had some truly great professors) and completed my B.S. in psychology. I love psychology, but I couldn’t ignore the siren call of music. After graduating, I started performing as much as possible by playing at restaurants, wineries, open mics, festivals, and even museums. This not only connected me with other musicians and opportunities, but proved crucial to my growth as an artist. Around the same time, I began posting acoustic videos on social media, which garnered attention and led me to connect with some of the brilliant producers I’m working with today. I’ve upgraded from cassettes to studio equipment, and I’m currently finishing my debut solo album with my friends and multi-talented producers: Myon, John Hancock, and KLRX.
There have been plenty of rough patches along the way, and I’m grateful to have the help and support of my husband, friends, family, and collaborators. Honorable mention also goes to our two feisty cats for their unfathomable cuteness.
There are a lot of challenges I could mention, but one recurring theme for me has been how difficult it can be to feel “good enough” in an industry overflowing with talented individuals, where achievement is perceived through such a subjective lens. It can be easy to get hung up on comparison and self-questioning. I think many of us choose to be artists because we feel deeply, we experience the world deeply, and with that sensitivity comes both reward and challenge. There have been many times I’ve started from scratch on a nearly finished project… rewriting, resinging, overthinking, and never being certain when to call it “done.” At some point, you just have to trust yourself, take the risk, and let it be enough. Otherwise, we could make changes to our projects endlessly, as we’re always growing, learning, and improving. What we create in each piece of art is a snapshot of us moving through a moment, one piece of the bigger picture, and that in itself is beautiful. What truly matters isn’t so much about being good enough, rather it’s about being vulnerable enough to express our creative energy fully. I think whatever we create authentically with passion is innately going to be unique, meaningful, and deserving of being shared
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
In recent years, I’ve been known for my collaborations with Myon in the trance scene, with many of our songs (such as “Omen in the Rain”) released on Anjunabeats and played across radio shows like Above & Beyond’s ‘Group Therapy’ and Armin van Buuren’s ‘A State of Trance.’ I’ve also had the opportunity to sing and write top lines for other producers and singers within the EDM community, and I look forward to continuing with future projects. I’m grateful to collaborate with such talented people in such a wide range of styles, as I feel it gives me more perspective and diversity in my own music. I think having that wide range of influence sets me apart and is well-represented in my upcoming indie album, which includes a sundry of moods and sounds.
Contact Info:
- Email: alissafeudomusic@gmail.com
- Website: www.alissafeudo.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/alissafeudo
- Facebook: facebook.com/alissafeudo
- Twitter: twitter.com/alissafeudo
- Youtube: YouTube.com/alissafeudo
- SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/alissafeudo
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hLz5G0XMRj782Pb0hhP8g?si=3bwAqp73SC2P8OAwi14-7g
Image Credits:
Tiffany Biggs Nicola Gell Andras Vas Casey Schlickeisen
Mel L
April 19, 2022 at 2:29 pm
Excellent article. So easy to listen to such an amazing talent. She gives an inspiring explanation of what so many feel inside when uncovering their goals and talents.