Jackie Therrien Visits Section 36 Music!

Section 36 Music has another visitor! Jackie Therrien is an incredible singer, coming off the release of her latest single "April". I was so excited she wanted to visit with us and discuss her music, and more. I’m sure you’ll love everything she has to say.

So, let's see what happens when Jackie Therrien visits Section 36 Music!

I really enjoyed your recent single, “April”. What can you tell me about it?

Thank you! I wrote April earlier this year, sometime in the spring. For the longest time I had been trying to write a song about love and how it feels to be in love without actually using the word “love”. I was at home one day, and at this point we were still mainly remote for school. I remember having a few minutes in between classes, so I picked up my guitar and just started playing 3 chords over and over again. I started thinking of specific moments, places, and colors, things that reminded me of him. I think those arethe kinds of things that build up to create love, which is why this song came to me so easily once I had gotten the hang of what I wanted to do. I knew immediately I wanted it to be the next single.

Having released several songs/albums, what do you enjoy most about the recording process?

My favorite part is probably adding in all the backing vocals.

Because I do everything myself and work independently, all the vocals are me, so I’ve always found it fun having to sing lower or higher than I normally would to have the contrast in voices. I also just LOVE harmonies. I’ve always felt like harmonies can sometimes be the thing that really bring a song to life.

What would you say is the biggest challenge with your musical career?

The biggest challenge is trying to get people to listen and widen the audience. You’d think it’d be easy these days with all the different social media platforms, but it’s not, because everyone else has all the same tools you do. And some people are just better at grabbing your attention on social media, keeping it short and sweet, but keeping you interested. And sometimes it’s just luck. Some people blow up on Tik Tok overnight, and others are struggling to get 200 views. It’s really really hard, and it’s a lot of work.

What do you enjoy most about performing in front of an audience?

I enjoy getting to talk a little bit about what I’m playing, and kind of give people a shirt back story of the song. I love talking about my lyrics, because my favorite part of what I do is coming up with lyrics, so when I get to talk about them and explain them and what my thoughts process was it’s always really fun. 

Who/what would you consider your biggest musical influences?

I feel like I’m influenced by so many different artists of so many different genres. Taylor Swift, Fleetwood Mac, The Beach Boys, Maisie Peters, Charlie Puth, John Mayer, Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Supertramp, Harry Styles, ELO. I think I’m influenced by everyone and every song I listen to, because almost every artist has their own little unique things they do, and I always try to find those things, and then I find myself doing things similar to those unique little things. 

I also think I’m very influenced by what I’m watching on TV and the soundtracks of what I’m watching. Like my second album, Dreaming, I feel was very affected by the music in the show Stranger Things. Not even just the 80s songs that we all know, but the score, and how the synthesizer was used. It definitely reflected into my music, looking back.

What are your immediate career goals?

Well I’m releasing a new song very very soon, it’s called “I

Tried Too Hard”, and it’s a song I’m really proud of and it means a lot to me, so my goal is that it gets the attention it deserves. I want it to be successful, especially because this is just the start of an even bigger project!

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I can't wait to hear her new song!

As always, I want to thank Jackie for visiting, and for sending along the pictures to accompany the interview.

I know you’ll all want to follow along with Jackie to see what she's up to. The best way is to visit her socials like Instagram and YouTube. They're great ways to keep track of everything she has going on. Of course, you can always find her music on Spotify.

You can also check out her Section 36 Music page. It's a perfect way to enjoy everything Jackie has to offer all in one place.

Thanks again Jackie, and good luck reaching your goals!

“24 Years Down” by Allison Leah (Nov 5, 2021 release)

 “24 Years Down" is the latest single from the fantastic singer Allison Leah! 

And you'll want to listen to it right away!

I’m sure you remember Allison from her interview with us, where we discussed her single “We can Still Sing". Or, like I am, you’re a fan of her wonderful single “Coffee Cup”. That’s why I was so thrilled to hear about this new release, and was not disappointed when I heard it! The beautiful melody showed Allison's vulnerability as she created an anthem for her time. She wrote this song both as a reflection of her life and a reminder that we have so much time left, with each verse a "vignette" of a part of her life. I know you'll enjoy it as much as I do.

You can find “24 Years Down" just about everywhere you usually find your music, like Spotify, and Apple! So, there's no reason why you won't be able track it down…which I highly suggest you do.

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If you want to learn more about Allison, check out her Section 36 Music profile page. There you can find links to her full interview with Section 36 Music, her social media accounts, as well as more samples of her incredible singing.

You can also hop directly to her interview right here on Section 36 Music. That will give you an opportunity to learn more about this amazing singer.

Be sure to give “24 Years Down" a listen!

“What It Means to be a Woman" By Sophia Eliana (Nov 5, 2021 Release)

 “What It Means to be a Woman” is the latest single from the fantastic singer Sophia Eliana! 

And you're absolutely going to want to check it out!

What can you expect from this single? Well, here's what Sophia herself has to say about it in the blurb…

“By embracing, cradling, and unconditionally loving fear, how may I bring forth a quality of emotional depth to my craft?” “What It Means to be a Woman” echoes the unraveling of Sophia Eliana’s truth - a truth that is more common among young women than not. Sophia Eliana’s indie-folk song will leave you with a bittersweet familiarity. Through chilling melodies, she offers a sense of gratitude for the duality of light and shadow within this existence, knowing that neither generational or personal trauma will ever define her womanhood. “What It Means to be a Woman” is the catalyst for change. Sophia Eliana’s newest song proves that there is strength in fostering one’s sensitivities.

That just sounds wonderful! You'll want to hear that for yourself.

You'll be able to find “What It Means to be a Woman" on Spotify and iTunes! So, there's no reason why you won't be able track it down…which I absolutely recommend you do. 

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“In My Dreams” by Brittany Rogers (Nov 5, 2021 release)

 “In My Dreams” is the latest single from the amazing singer Brittany Rogers!

What is the song all about? Well here's what she had to say about it in one of her videos…

"“In My Dreams" was written, recorded and produced by Brittany Rogers, when one of her favorite synth and keyboard brands, Arturia, sponsored her to test out their new gear. Using her original “In My Dreams” for this big career moment felt like a perfect fit, because the song suggests that having faith in your dreams will lead you to having them come to fruition some day."

You owe it to yourself to listen to the final results!

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You can find “In My Dreams" just about everywhere you usually get your music like Spotify or Apple! So, there's no reason why you won't be able track it down…which I highly suggest you do.
 
As soon as possible.

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If you want to learn more about Brittany, check out her Section 36 Music profile page. There you can find links to her full interview with Section 36 Music, her social media accounts, as well as more samples of her incredible singing.

You can also hop directly to her recent interview right here on Section 36 Music. That will give you an opportunity to learn more about this amazing singer.

Be sure to give “In My Dreams" a listen!

“Sea Salt" By Binx (Nov 5, 2021 Release)

“Sea Salt" is the latest single from the talented singer Binx!

And it's simply amazing! Inspired by a sea salt face mask she was wearing during a self-care evening, this song is a perfect blend of vocals and music that you'll want to listen to over and over.

You can find “Sea Salt" just about everywhere you usually get your music like Apple and Spotify. So, there's no reason you won't be able to find it.…which I highly suggest you do.

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“Again and Again" By Annie Elise (October 29, 2021 Release)

“Again and Again" is the latest single from the amazing singer Annie Elise!

And you won’t want to miss it!

I'm sure you remember Annie from her interview with us, where we discussed her single “Open Eyes". She followed that up with "We can Pretend". "Again and Again" is another incredible addition to her collection. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I do.

What can you expect from this latest song? Here's some info from her post about it...

“Again And Again” is a song inspired by the challenges of staying in tune with each other, and the ups and downs of navigating relationships in the digital age. So many of my close friends have been having the “what are we?” talk with friends that they want to be more than friends with. It’s exhilarating, exhausting, and confusing for everyone - and it can often feel like an endless cycle of “are we friends?” or “are we more than friends?” until someone says something. This song is meant to encourage and sympathize with anyone who finds themself in a similar situationship."

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You can find “Again and Again" just about everywhere you usually get your music like Apple and Spotify. So, there's no reason you won't be able to find it.…which I highly suggest you do.

If you want to learn more about Annie, check out her Section 36 profile page. It has samples of her music, links to where you can find her, and more.

You can also hop directly to her interview right here on Section 36 Music.

Be sure to give “Again and Again" a listen!

“Black Roses” by Sabrina Ponte (Oct 29, 2021 release)

"Black Roses" is the upcoming single from Nashville superstar Sabrina Ponte! 

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You're going to want to listen to this song as soon as it's available! What can you expect from the song? Luckily, Sabrina was willing to answer a few questions about it for us.

I was so excited to hear that you were releasing “Black Roses”. What can you tell me about it?

Thank you, I am really excited for everyone to be able to hear this song. I have a lot in the works but "Black Roses" is a song that is special to me because I wrote it during quarantine, which is a time we will all always remember. I had had the concept of black roses in my head a little bit prior to writing and if memory serves me right I woke up in the middle of the night, sang the melody of a line in the chorus "All you gave me were black roses," then wrote the rest of the song the next day. Whenever I'm falling asleep or actually sleeping and an idea comes to me I try my best to wake up enough to get it down in my notes or on voice memos so I don't forget it in the morning.

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What did you enjoy most about producing the single?

I really enjoyed playing with sound on this one. Brett Hestla produced the track and gave it a rock edge I really like and think fits my vocal in the song. It's a song that you can just belt out in the car and one I hope people will be able to connect with as well. My goal with creating music is to evoke feeling whether that is helping someone heal, empower someone, create joy, let them know they are not alone, or release emotion and with "Black Roses," I feel people can really allow themselves to release. I think it's really cool when someone can listen to a song and be like, "wow that was exactly how I have been feeling but couldn't put into words" or can find something they have been looking for in a song. Music is really a powerful thing and with "Black Roses" being a powerful song it's one that I hope can be whatever someone needs at the time or wants it to be for themselves.

I am a huge fan of your previous single, "U-Turn". How would you say "Black Roses" compares to that one?

I appreciate that! I think if you liked "U-Turn" you'll like "Black Roses" as well. "Black Roses" I would say is more of a power ballad and slightly more edgy than "U-Turn," but both songs cross over genres which is something I find can make them appealing to more people.

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That sounds great to me. 

You'll be able to find “Black Roses" just about everywhere you usually get your music like Spotify or Apple! So, there's no reason why you won't be able track it down as soon as it's released…which I highly suggest you do.

If you want to learn more about Sabrina, check out her Section 36 Music profile page. There you can find links to her other appearances within the Section 36 suite, her social media accounts, as well as more samples of her incredible singing.

You can also hop directly to her recent interview right here on Section 36 Music, or her previous visit with Section 36. Any of those will give you an opportunity to learn more about this amazing singer.

Be sure to give "Black Roses" a listen!