Music Now Spotlight

by Isaac Davis Junior, BGS, MBA


David Juliet

Indie Musician/Songwriter/Singer David Juliet is making a big splash on the indie music industry with his strong vocal, catchy hooks, and powerful colorful lyrics. What you get with this artist is real music that comes from his heart. In this spotlight with our publication, David Juliet reveals why he loves making music and other cool fun facts about him. Enjoy!

Isaac: It’s an amazing time to be a DIY artist/performer/band/musician. What do you enjoy the most about being an indie performer?

David: The thing I enjoy most about being an indie performer is being able to take charge of my own career without catering to current industry trends or fashions.

Isaac: If you had an opportunity to sign with a major label, would you sign now knowing you may have to give up some of what you have build up over the years about you in the process?

David: If the right label came along that had as much faith in the music as I do, that was willing to put some muscle behind it and let come what may, then I would have to consider that option.

Isaac: I remembered Simon Cowell from American Idol talking about the “it” Factor that makes a musician/band stand out. What do you think is your “it” factor that makes you stand out from others in the music business?

David: I think the "it" factor is generally impossible to define for the artist or the audience - one can only suggest that "it" is there. I think following my gut in terms of songwriting and my approach to performance has allowed me to carve something of a niche, and to be at least somewhat distinct from what is currently being produced in the industry. If what you're doing is being well received, then I think that's all you can ask for.

Isaac: Why should music fans listen to your music? Describe what they are going to get when they listen to your music?

David: Music fans who are looking for something a little different from the souless pap that has taken hold of the charts, that want tunes with a bit of soul and a good hook, should take a listen. This is where the industry is heading - if I can be so immodest. We can’t survive on bubblegum indefinitely. At some point, we need a little substance.

Isaac: Briefly describe your humble beginnings that led you to where you are at musically now.

David: It’s taken a lot of experimentation on my part to get to where I am currently, in terms of my music and the trajectory of my career. I’ve dabbled with a variety of trends and I’ve delved into the very obscure. When I decided to record my first CD as a solo artist, I decided to do exactly what I wanted to do, to record exactly what I wanted to hear, without consideration for the current state of the industry. In the end, I’m happy I made that decision, and I think I’ve got something that I can be proud of.

Isaac: You have some strong iconic influences. Of these influences, which artist/band do you relate to the most and why?

David: I suppose I relate most to some of the songwriters coming out of the mid to late sixties, into the seventies - name your icon - Dylan, Lou Reed, Leonard Cohen. These are the guys I can really get into - often great songwriting with some substance to it - something different. I also appreciate a good pop song, a la Smokey Robinson or any number of the Motown artists. I think my songwriting exists somewhere in the middles of this spectrum.

Isaac: Do you feel that Indie music gets the respect it deserves? Why or why not?

David: I think indie music is getting more respect all the time, and I think in one way or another it will take over the industry. That’s the trend I’m seeing. It won’t be too long before people get tired of what has passed for some time as pop.

Isaac: If you could change one thing about the music business, what would it be and why?

David: I think if I could change anything about the business I would change the trend that has existed for quite some time to prepackage a product and shove it down the throats of the public. There have always been producers and labels trying to break the next big thing, but let’s give the music some room to breathe. Let’s make some space for something new.



Isaac: What type of feedbacks have you been receiving about your music from fans and music critics?

David: So far, I’ve been getting a lot of great feedback from fans and industry professionals - something I didn’t entirely expect. They’ve responded to the music in a way that suggests to me that people are ready for this, that the time for this kind of songwriting is now. I anticipate good things.

Isaac: If you knew that you would never gain fame and fortune with what you are doing now, would you continue to make music? Explain.

David: I know at this point that it won’t ever be a possibility to put music aside, to simply quit what I’m doing, regardless of the outcome. It’s part of you, and writing the songs or performing for an audience is just something that you have to do. That said, I know that this is going to hit - it’s just the right time, and I’ve got to say that being able to concentrate on this full time will be a good thing.

Isaac: How do you handle negative feedback or negative energy about your music?

David: For the most part, I attempt to disregard negative feedback. I realize that there will always be someone, for whatever reason, that either won’t dig what I'm doing or will feel the need to talk or write about it in a negative way. That's just how it is - I’m not worried about it.

Isaac: What role do your family and friends play in the equation of your pursuant of a music career?

David: I think it's always helpful to have support from someone, be that family, friends, girlfriend, boyfriend, etc. It's good to have someone that believes in what you're doing - that can make a lot of difference in those dark spots when you've got to keep pushing ahead, but that might be the last thing you feel like doing. That said, the belief has to come from inside - you've got to trust your gut and keep at it, regardless of who thinks otherwise.

Isaac: What is the best site/s that you can be found on the Internet?

David: My official site is davidjuliet.com . Most other sites I use for music or publicity can be linked through that site.

Isaac: The floor is yours; final words…..

David: To wrap I would just say that this whole process has been both inspiring and instructive, and I wouldn't have done it any other way. I'm looking forward to what's next.