How do you use personal or career hardships to build the skill of resilience? How do you surrender to circumstance, yet remain hopeful during uncertain times in your career? How can you fortify your belief in your artistic work? The story of house music duo, Night Tales, is one of perseverance in the name of bringing their musical vision to life. Through personal and professional struggle, the pair learned the value of their own voice.
In this episode, we cover:
- Managing your doubt and fear during uncertain times
- Building confidence in your artistic voice, even in periods of slow growth
- How to create music that enhances your live performances
- How to plan your DJ sets for each type of show
- Highlighting Black artists in the house music scene
Night Tales is an Australian house music duo merging Black culture and electronic music. Known for their multifaceted sets that include electronic and live elements, Night Tales brings an emotional authenticity to their sound through songwriting, chord progressions, and striking lyricism. Check them out on tour all over Europe and the US this spring and summer.
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00:00 Introduction to Night Tales
02:07 Starting a Music Career
04:55 Creating Music for Live Performances
06:42 Connecting with the Crowd
08:20 Creating a Unique Live Set
10:30 Planning and Flexibility in Sets
13:26 Highlighting Black Artists in House Music
16:20 Managing Career in Unprecedented Times
21:50 Dealing with Uncertainty and Financial Struggles
24:15 Building Resiliency From Hardships
27:25 Practicing Perseverance Despite Rejection
30:30 Slow Growth Doesn’t Mean No Growth
32:00 Social Media to Support the Music
36:15 Upcoming Tour and Collaborations
