Artist of the Day | FOKUS
ARTIST OF THE DAY
26.11.2021
FOKUS
LOCATION
Toronto, ON Canada
GENRE
Dancehall/Reggae/R&B
CURRENT MEMBERS
Solo Artist, Luke Uddenberg
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?
The pandemic had actually encouraged me to get serious with my music, seeing that my day job may not be guaranteed with governmental decisions during the pandemic.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
It has instead driven my music plans, rather than affected my plans for the coming year. I am planning to release my first LP by end of this year. I had put my music aside for the past few years before the pandemic started. My music is now at the forefront of my priorities.
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?
Being a bachelor living on my own, I must always stay afloat with cooking, cleaning home space, paying bills and grocery runs, which still take up most of my time along with still working my day job as a healthcare worker. My leisure time is occupied with my daily fitness routine, my daily vocal training, marketing/promoting my music online, songwriting for further music projects and a couple times a week I keep myself active on the dance scene staying up to date with the Dancehall culture and Latin dance by attending outdoor classes (this is where I get inspiration to create the music that I make).
As things are reopening & restrictions are lifting have you booked any new gigs? Tours? Etc? If your region is still under restriction, how are dealing with the Covid third wave?
I have not booked any new gigs as yet, however I am open to all opportunities at this time. I deal with the COVID forth wave by keeping myself busy as I always have throughout the pandemic. Creating and marketing my music, along with my hobbies that connect to gaining the clarity and the creative process to making my music, pretty much takes up my time being at home. I am also working with publicist, Eric Alper to publicize my music on a broader scale.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
When Starlite features my music and I on "Artist of The Day."
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Be ready for me to prove everybody that I will make it happen. More to come! G98.7FM, I'm coming for you.
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