{"id":5819,"date":"2023-09-14T18:51:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T18:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinummind.net\/?p=5819"},"modified":"2023-09-14T18:52:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T18:52:44","slug":"interview-mexx-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinummind.net\/index.php\/2023\/09\/14\/interview-mexx-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview: Mexx Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Congratulations on the release of \u201cArt Gallery.\u201d How does it feel?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This piece is probably one of my favorite that I’ve ever put out, surpassing some of the works from “Paper House.” It feels amazing.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the story behind the song?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I dated someone for a short time. In that time we were both learning how to deal with past relationship trauma, and not wanting to hurt each other. I started writing it while we were together to help process everything and navigate our relationship. Unfortunately it ended before this release, so that door is closed now.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re an artist from Memphis Tennessee. How did it all begin for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was well past elementary and middle school when I decided I wanted to be in music. It really started when I decided I wanted to go to an audio engineering trade school. After I graduated I went back home and interned at a recording studio. I was there for a while before finally moving to Nashville.<\/p>\n

What did you listen to growing up?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most everything, but I loved my dad’s music. He was into all the cool rock bands like Van Halen and Twisted Sister. I took after it with the pop trends at the time as well. I loved and still love Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and Kelly Clarkson.<\/p>\n

Your music taste was influenced by your dad. Was there a particular artist or song that was the catalyst for this?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Billy Idol’s Dancing With Myself, and Green Day’s Basket Case<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve undertaken tours across the US. What\u2019s been a memorable moment for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Giving New York another shot. When I first went, I’ll be honest, I wasn’t the biggest fan of NYC. But I booked more shows and I have friends there, so I gave it another chance amd now I love the city!<\/p>\n

Tell us a funny story from the road.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One road trip, I was 2 hours in and I got a flat tire. It was 6am in rural Tennessee. I had to change my tire on the i-40 and get it to a used tire shop that was 30 minutes away but open. I though I wasn’t gonna make the show in time BUT the shop had ONE tire in my car’s size so I was saved. I’m thankful I know how to change a tire!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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You\u2019ve performed at Barry Manilow\u2019s Grammy after party! What was that like?<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most iconic penthouses in America, that used to be owned by Elvis Presley, now owned by another icon, hosted a Grammys afterparty that I got to sing at?! I was floored! Winners and nominees watched me sing Blackbird and it felt so surreal and insane. Like a dream!<\/p>\n

Post-COVID: What have you learned about yourself in the last three years? Did you pick up any new skills?<\/b><\/p>\n

I’ve been in and out of the industry. What I’ve learned is that it’s hard to do it on your own. I’m more a conversationalist, I’m more open, and I have more love for music than I did before.<\/p>\n

What are you listening to at the moment?<\/b><\/p>\n

I’ve got the new The Band Camino album “The Dark” on repeat!<\/p>\n

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