For the recording session of Sarah Reeves’ latest single, the empowering anthem ‘Get Back Your Fight,’ the songstress opens up about returning to her roots, writing for herself. ‘Get Back Your Fight’ is the first track Reeves’ wrote and produced 100% herself.
Kickstarting her career by getting signed at 18, Sarah Reeves has accumulated valuable knowledge of do’s and don’t’s. One of the most crucial rules she shares with LOCK is ‘trusting the process’ and accepting failure as another step towards success.
- What’s your favourite song at the moment?
At the moment it is “Time Will Fly” by Sam Tompkins
- Out of all the unbelievable current female pop stars, who’d o you look put o the most and why?
I’m obsessed with Raye. Her voice, songs, melodies and authenticity is so inspiring.
- In your opinion and based on your experience, what are some do’s and don’ts for aspiring artists?
Do’s
Surround yourself with musicians and writers that are better than you.
Be consistent.
Use the resources in front of you.
Trust the process.
Treat people with kindness and build relationship and a good reputation over all else.
Don’ts.
Don’t compare.
Don’t complain.
Don’t give up when you experience failure. It’s all a part to the journey that leads to success.
- You collaborated with high-profile producers and DJs like Gattuso or Laidback Luke, who wooed be your dream collaborator?
I’d love to work with Raye, Jon Bellion and Julia Michaels.
- How do you feel about the role of social media in making or breaking someone’s career?
I think it is a very powerful tool and I’ve watched it change people’s lives. I think it takes more than just social media. It takes true talent, performing in front of people and consistency in every area of your career, not just online.
- How did your new single ‘Get Back your Fight’ come about?
I wrote it coming out of one of the hardest seasons of my life where I was battling a lot of fear and anxiety. I felt like I needed to shut out all the voices and go back to my roots of writing by myself. I slowly started finding my strength and the fight that I had personally lost. In the meantime I started teaching myself production and this song came out one day. I posted it on Instagram and the numbers quickly started growing. It’s been amazing to see so many people relate to the song,
- In terms of the production, what sort of sound did you want to achieve?
In terms of production I always wait for sounds that make me feel something. Sometimes it’s in a real instrument. Sometimes it’s electronic. The mix of the two is something that I love and am happy to have on this project.
- Taylor Swift and her ERAs tour is changing the stakes of a live show. If you had unlimited resources, what elements would you include in your performances? (Stage design, special effects, dancers etc)
If I had unlimited resources, I would definitely use all of the above. It would be so fun to put on a live show with dancers, special effects, unique stage design, etc.
- What bigger picture are you tapping into on your upcoming album ‘Best Days’?
This album is full of ups and downs, mixed emotions, fun, happy and sad with organic instrumentation mixed with electronic pop elements woven throughout. Some songs are very light hearted while others carry a raw heaviness as this album was made during one of the toughest emotional seasons of my life. Best Days was one of the first songs we wrote for the album. It laid the groundwork for the sound and theme. I sang it anticipating the future in the midst of brokenness in my life. I sing from a different and deeper place on this album than I ever have before. I hope it inspires every person who listens. I believe the best days are truly ahead of us.