Artist of the Day | GUNNER JULES
ARTIST OF THE DAY
25.01.2021
GUNNER JULES
LOCATION
Rosebud Sioux Tribe
(SD, USA)
GENRE
Alternative RnB/Hip Hop
CURRENT MEMBERS
Solo Artist
With the current pandemic, the state of the music and touring industry has dramatically changed. Where were you when everything was brought to a halt?
I was on my way to Phoenix, AZ to work on a collaborative album with a bunch of Indigenous artists from around the states. A project which has a ton of potential. Like everything else (gigs, speaking, youth work, studio sessions, album, projects) it's all been put on hold. I haven't been on tour yet so hopefully that's still in my near future.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
I had planned to finish an EP, recorded mixed/mastered by myself, along with a studio EP which will be recorded in Chicago and is already funded...but has also been put on hold. Talks of a tour has been discussed but we'll be feeling it out.
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home? How are you supporting your mental health through all of this?
My newly found free time started out great! I recorded a couple new singles like nothing and worked on my online presence. It was good for a couple months. Then I definitely took a hit with my mental health. My motivation and production slowed. It's been a rollercoaster of uncertainty as a full-time artist, which I'm fairly new to, but I'm forever hopeful and positive that things will be ok. Every day is different but I pray, make music, hang out with my children, family, friends and dog (even if it's virtually) to support my mental health.
How are dealing with the Covid second wave?
It seems like Covid just hit closer and closer to home. Out here in the middle nowhere, or middle of everywhere I like to say, it feels like a safe haven. Then eventually it hit our reservation pretty hard. We're dealing with it by being extremely cautious when we leave our home.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
My only Starlite moment was literally me just clicking the most recent Artist of the Day and thinking "This guys music is dope!" & I'm excited that my music has the potential to reach the ears of our northern relatives amongst all this talent on this platform.
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Go outside and reconnect to something... nature, childhood, barefoot feet to the earth, etc... and/or Go inside and reconnect to something...nature, childhood, barefoot feet to the grass, your spirit.
If you would like to be our next ARTIST OF THE DAY please email us at:
JEN@CONCERTWORKS.CA
