In this interview spotlight, I chat with Hudsy about the latest music, adapting during a worldwide lock down, and more.

Full Q&A along with links and music below.

Where are you from and how do You describe your style of music?

I am from Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada and I would describe my music as pop/country/rock. I realize that this isn’t specific, and a lot of artists have a more singular style chosen but in the past couple years I started trying my best to get out of the way of my songs. I want the song to be what it wants to be and because of that sometimes the style might change. The constants in my music, or at least I hope, are my voice and personality.

How did you get here? As in, what inspired or motivated you to take on this journey through music and the music biz?

I’ve been on a musical journey since I was 12 years old. I was in my first music class and the music teacher said that music is supposed to be fun. Not just for those who are listening to it but for those who are playing it and it was in that moment I was immediately hooked. I wanted to make my living having fun. My dad always used to say, “Find something that you love to do, and then find people stupid enough to pay you to do it.” Now, I don’t consider people who are fans of mine to be stupid, but the sentiment still stands that pursuing your dreams is just that. Finding a way to live off of what makes you feel most alive.

I started playing trumpet when I was 12, I started playing in bands when I was 15, I started singing in bands when I was 18, I started playing as the artist hudsy around town in 2006 and I moved to London in 2015 where I street performed and played in pubs. Street performing has been the single most effective training as a musician I’ve ever experienced. You have to be so engaging that you stop people from moving just to look at you. It’s incredibly grueling, tiring but most importantly fulfilling to finally attract a crowd.

The weird thing is that I always wanted to pursue music but in 2014 I was diagnosed with MS. This didn’t change my goals, but it did change my timeline. I became very focused on moving forward because though I’m doing well, there’s no cure and any moment, without warning I could lose my ability to walk, talk, or use my arms. The disease is unpredictable and because of that I have to move on the assumption that I don’t have time. I have to live life now.

How does your latest project compare/contrast with your previous release(s)? Were you setting out to accomplish anything specific, follow a specific theme, or explore different styles of creation?

I feel like on this release I finally found my stride on how to make things sound professional. I’ve always had, in my opinion anyway, a knack for songwriting. But in this recent release I feel like I was able to convey the words, the feeling, and the message more effectively because I understood how to make it sound great. I had a lotta help that I’m grateful for and I’m very proud of it.

Name the biggest challenge you faced as a creative during these unprecedented times? How did you adapt? How have you kept the creative fires burning during all this?

For the first time as a musician I had six months of fully booked weekends as a performer. For the first time I could say I was making my living from fully just being a musician… And then Covid happened and all of them went away. I picked up a side gig teaching music for a couple different places, but I didn’t wanna stop writing. To keep the gas going, I reached out to a few musician friends about cowriting. I’ve never done that before but it was very motivating to have someone else working with me over zoom calls. This was a good way to keep moving.

What was the last song you listened to?

As I am writing this right now I am listening to the Killers album Hot Fuzz. I love that album!

Which do you prefer? Vinyl? 8-tracks? Cassettes? CDs? MP3s? Streaming platforms?

I love vinyl. I’m listening to hot fuzz on vinyl right now. And have developed a very nice vinyl collection over the last little while. It’s amazing to have it sound like the musicians are with you in the room.

Where is the best place to connect with you and follow your journey?

www.linktree.com/hudsymusic
www.hudsymusic.com

Has links to all of my sites and socials. You can find me @hudsymusic on all socials

I really appreciate Your time. Anything else before we sign off?

Thank you so much for chatting with me! I hope you folks enjoy the new song!