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Chris Evans of AudioGust: Why It’s Time to Start, Ship, and Repeat
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Hooky Anthems and Disenchanted Optimists: Chris Evans Finds Joy in Music's Second Act
Join host Becky Boyland on the Second Verse podcast as she chats with Chris Evans, an alt/indie rock artist, songwriter, and producer known as AudioGust. Dive into Chris's fascinating journey from '80s rock bands to a successful software career and back to music. Learn how he built his own soundproof studio, released over three dozen songs, and collaborates with artists worldwide. Chris shares valuable insights on balancing logic and heart, finding creative joy, and approaching music with a blend of precision and play. Discover how Chris handles writer’s block, his perspective on perfectionism, and the importance of community in music. Perfect for indie artists and creatives ready to find their Second Verse in music.
Sponsors:
- Attitude Creativity: https://attitudecreativity.com/blueprint
- Singing / Straw: https://secondverse.com/singingstraw (affiliate link, 10% coupon auto-applied)
Follow Chris Evans / AudioGust:
- Website: https://audiogust.com
- Instagram: @audiogustmusic (https://www.instagram.com/audiogustmusic)
- Threads: @audiogustmusic (https://www.threads.com/@audiogustmusic)
- Bandcamp: https://audiogust.bandcamp.com
Featured Song:
“Here We Go Again” by AudioGust, written by Chris Evans (used with permission). Stream or buy wherever you get your music.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Teaser Clip
- 00:31 Welcome and Introduction
- 01:36 Music in Chris's Early Life
- 02:40 College Years and Early Career
- 03:50 Transition to Software
- 05:53 Retirement and Return to Music
- 07:17 Songwriting and Production
- 14:06 Finding an Audience
- 17:58 The Creative Process
- 20:03 Sponsor: Attitude Creativity
- 21:24 Sponsor: Singing / Straw
- 22:22 Loving, and Finishing, Songs
- 25:31 Releasing Music and Growth
- 35:41 Storytelling in Songs
- 37:19 Empathy in Songwriting
- 41:44 Transitioning Careers
- 45:26 The Joy of Creating Music
- 47:24 Advice for Aspiring Songwriters
- 49:54 The Importance of Inspiration
- 56:40 Where to Follow AudioGust
- 57:48 The Coda
- 59:27 Featured Song: "Here We Go Again" by AudioGust
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