Trusting Your Creative Process with Kevin Knapp | Elevated Frequencies #49
Does your creative process fuel your motivation? How can you build up your tenacity and self-confidence in your craft? How can you intentionally create timeless, career-building music rather than get caught up in trendy sounds?
This interview with Kevin Knapp shares his expertise on fostering longevity in your music career.
In this episode, we cover:
- Living and working with a partner (Kevin's spouse, Hutch, is co-owner of Plump Records)
- Building a creative process that inspires and fuels motivation
- The importance of tenacity in your business and craft
- Low alcohol or sober life as a DJ
Kevin Knapp is a pioneer of the sounds crowds yearn for through his own individual production style and his proclivity for vocal contributions. His stand-out vocals turned our heads back in 2012, proclaiming “My Beat Will Control You" with Audiojack, and his first Hot Creations cut, "The Drums” alongside A&R head Richy Ahmed in 2013, is still owning dance floors to this day. Kevin has taken every opportunity to continue his craft, leading him from San Francisco to the capital of Techno: Berlin.
As a world-touring DJ, Kevin has performed at many seminary festivals and stages, including Dirtybird Campout, Lucidity Festival, Paradise, Get Lost, Cityfox, Sonar, Fabric, Kater Blau, Elrow, and Sankeys. Knapp founded Plump Records alongside his spouse, Hutch Knapp.
00:00 - Intro to Kevin Knapp
02:36 - Living & Working with A Romantic Partner
04:20 - Branding of Plump Records
05:50 - Personal Milestones for Kevin Knapp
07:40 - Knapp's Professional Background
12:40 - Finding Music Success On Top of a Traditional Career
13:20 - Knapp's Music Influences
16:45 - Vocal Elements in Knapp's Tracks
17:45 - Trusting Your Creative Process
20:02 - Creating Timeless Music vs Disposable TikTok Tracks
24:10 - Sobriety as a DJ
34:18 - Kevin Knapp's Future Plans
37:39 - Chicago Music Nexus
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