Tell us about yourself and your music
I am an Independent Recording Artist, Music Producer, Publisher, Photographer, and Videographer Originally from Los Angeles California. My music is extremely diverse and my inspiration is derived from various eclectic genres. I thoroughly enjoy playing all my instruments on my Albums or singles. I also Produce Soundtracks for Movies and Television via music sync Licensing. I am currently residing in Seattle and happily married for twenty years.
Talk to us more about your latest release
“Next Chapter” is a combination of Pop, R&B, Funk, Industrial, Alternative, Rock, and Soundtrack inspired. A little something for everyone.
What inspired you to write this release?
I have always challenged myself as a true musical artist and enjoy creating new music regardless of the genre based on my true raw emotion of expression.
Describe the writing and recording process
tapping into various elements of raw emotion to express from within. Tedious and meticulously detailed if you truly listen to each of the songs and lyrics.
Any plans to release a video?
Any plans to hit the road?
Always willing to perform at the right venues but only by request via my website @ www.jonahwatkinsmusicofficial.com
As an indie artist, how do you brand yourself and your music to stand out from the rest of the artists out there?
Very few Artists nowadays Play All there own instruments on their albums but, I wanted to take it a step further as a true Artist and combine a plethora of genres while not being pigeonholed by the music industry or a record label to appeal to a wide range of music lovers worldwide.
Who have you been listening to lately?
I enjoy listening to a wide variety of music artists but I truly respect an artist that creates their music.
Who are your biggest influences?
Prince, Michael Jackson, Trent Reznor, Silverchair, Lenny Kravitz, Portishead, Tricky, Mozart, Bach. Etc.
Tell us about your passions
Constantly Creating New Music of course but I also enjoy spending time with my wife and staying busy with my publishing business, photography, producing and cinematography.
What else is happening next in your world?
New Album and Videos and hopefully collaborations and touring venues in 2020.
Thanks for an awesome interview, Jonah Watkins
Connect with Jonah Watkins
Website: https://www.jonahwatkinsmusicofficial.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonahWatkinsOfficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahwatkinsmusic/LastFM: https://www.last.fm/music/Jonah+WatkinsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbw5UL-JLRGb86mkRrKntuQSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jonahwatkins
