Alana Joanne

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Authentic, spellbinding and with a live show to die for. There really is no match for an artist with something to say. In every respect, pop/R&B luminary Alana Joanne has it covered. Blending soaring, pitch-perfect vocals with a brand of beat-making that both honors and extends a rich lineage of R&B artists, the Alana Joanne sound is uniquely her own. If Lady Gaga, Kesha and Amy Lee made a pact to encourage the next generation of pop musicians through song, there’s no doubt we’d be some way to understanding the weight and importance of Alana’s contribution to music in Australia. Likewise, it’s a unique sense of giving that’s at the core of what makes her work so special. Uniting Alana’s songwriting skills with her committed advocacy of wellbeing and self-expression, she’s currently collaborating with a number of like-minded artists to develop a series of mental health-focussed podcasts for survivors. “The stage is my home, but at the core of it, I make music to give people something to believe in,” she says.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music connects us all, it is the language of the universe.

What is your music dream?

Play stadium shows around the world and heal the next generation one song at a time.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

I would like for people to be much more compassionate as individuals than what they are right now.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

My girl - The temptations My immortal - Evanescence

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Artists would have to be 1. Lady gaga 2. Rihanna 3. Kesha 4. David bowie 5. Eminem 6. Elton John 7. Elvis Presley 8. Johnny Cash 9. Dr Dre 10. Demi lovato Bands 1. Evanescence 2. Queen 3. Arctic Monkeys 4. Blink 182 5. Pink Floyd 6. Guns n roses 7. Blood hound gang 8. Nofx 9. Inxs 10. Ramones

What inspires you to make music?

When I was young life was a bit tough and music is what got me through, it saved me. I want to represent for others what my favourite artists represented for me, hope, inspiration, confidence and the knowing I wasn't alone in my troubles. That and the physical feeling of singing is the best feeling in the world, there is nothing like it.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Its ok to be who you are, you dont have to be like everybody else. Sometimes life seems like it's too much and that's ok because we all go through that same feeling at some point in our lives and it's important for you to know it's ok and you can get through it.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

I feel happy and alive

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Being an independent musicians in this day and age is one of the hardest things. You work so hard on your craft and you don't get paid properly. I think if venues paid musicians better and opened themselves up to better musical opportunities it would be a win/win. Better royalties anf pay also from streaming services .

What do you think of Drooble?

It's pretty great, I'm looking forward to experiencing more of it.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Myself, the only thing that stops me from doing what I want is me.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Yes i do, i go to local live shows, i promote shows, i communicate and share things on social media and I also collaborate often with other artists.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Open to learning new ways of promoting and marketing or be willing to pay someone that has the knowledge with the view point that you are investing in yourself.

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