Interview with the Band Deep Talk



By Mick Michaels




The Cosmick View: Hello, and welcome to The Cosmick View/MBM Ten Pounder! Thanks for taking some time to chat with us! 

CV: Describe your definition of the band’s sound and style and how does that definition uniquely describe the music?
Deep Talk: We live in different cities and do most of the song writing and construction remotely. It’s a very collaborative process with a lot of back and forth, a lot of layering, and a ton of revisions. We don’t really aim for particular sounds or styles, just what sounds good to us, and the process is very open for experimentation. The end result, I think, is music that is typically pretty hard to describe that blends all sorts of styles, and usually changes from song to song.

CV: Today, everyone talks about artist and audience connection. Is such a level of connection actually achievable for an artist and if so, how have you made the connection to your fans?
Deep Talk: Social media has upped the expectation of performers’ vulnerability. But no matter how open people are about their inspirations or songwriting process, there’s always going to be some barrier. I think most artists cultivate a persona that allows audiences to feel closer to the songs they love.

CV: Is fan interaction an important part of the band’s inner culture?
Deep Talk: To be honest, most of our fans are our friends so we definitely interact with them! We try to stay engaged and friendly with everyone we meet online and at our shows.

CV: Can a band truly interact with its fans and still maintain a level of personal privacy without crossing the line and giving up their “personal space” in your opinion?
Deep Talk: What an interesting question - it’s definitely possible if the band sets internally agreed upon boundaries up front with the fans. Like all good relationships, it’s about communication!

CV: Is music, and its value, viewed differently around the world in your opinion?  If so, what do you see as the biggest difference in such multiple views among various cultures?
Deep Talk: Because American music is such a dominant force internationally, we don’t get much popular non-English music here - except very recently with Spanish-language hits. Most other countries have more variety because you’ll hear popular songs and genres in their native tongue as well as English.

CV: Do you feel that a band that has an international appeal, will tend to connect more so to American audiences? Would they be more enticed or intrigued to see the band over indigenous acts because of the foreign flavor?
Deep Talk: I think non-US bands have a harder time breaking into the US market because our home-grown talent is so strong and there’s also regional pride to factor in.

 CV: Has modern-day digital technology made everyone an artist on some level in your opinion? Have the actual lines of what really is an artist been blurred?
Deep Talk: I believe everyone has the capability of being an artist. This was true even before modern-day digital tech. I think the only thing that’s changed is that more advanced tools are more accessible than ever, which is great! Anyone who wants to be an artist can (and should) be one. There’s no such thing as a “real artist.”

CV: How would you describe the difference between an artist who follows trends and one who sets them?
Deep Talk: I think it’s impossible to divide the inspiration from the output. Most artists following “trends” are just inspired by something more recent than their peers.

CV: Has music overall been splintered into too many sub-genres in an effort to appease fan tastes in your opinion? And has such fan appeasements, in actuality, weakened music’s impact as a whole by dividing audiences?
Deep Talk: I think the internet has allowed for more niche groups because there’s a wider audience (global) to search through for like-minded souls. If you believe in the old rule of thumb that you only need 1000 true fans to make a living as an artist, then more specialized sub-genres make it easier for your 1000 true fans to find you.

CV: What can fans expect to see coming next from you?
Deep Talk: We’ve got another few songs coming out later this year! Our latest, “I Drove By” just came out last week. Unlike our prior releases, this one was recorded live in studio with a full band, and has a much rawer sound.

CV: Thanks again for taking some time and talking. It is greatly appreciated.

Check out Deep Talk at:
https://www.instagram.com/deep_talk_band/

https://linktr.ee/deeptalkband

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FDXeJ7DmeRMccbIWuN6AX?si=o8ndBOmZQb2YjVsKqkm17Q&nd=1

https://deep-talk.bandcamp.com/

 


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My name is Mick Michaels...I'm an artist, music fan, songwriter, producer, show host, dreamer and guitarist for the traditional Heavy Metal band Corners of Sanctuary. Writing has always been a creative outlet for me; what I couldn't say in speech, I was able to do with the written word.  Writing has given me a voice and a way for me to create on a multitude of platforms including music and song, articles, independent screenplays, books and now, artist interviews. The Cosmick View is an opportunity to raise the bar and showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. For me, it's another out-of-this-world adventure.




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