Junior’s Cave Golden Isles Online Magazine knows that you will fall in love with the sensual sounds of Frank Anthony. His style and the way he sings create a sensational atmosphere that music lovers will find refreshing. Coming from a musical background certainly has helped solidified Frank Anthony’s R&B/Pop/Hip-Hop flavor. If you are ready to listen to music for grownups, then you have come to the right place. Here is Frank Anthony’s story.

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?

Frank: One of the biggest benefits of being an indie artist is the larger amount of creative input you have in terms of the direction of the project. Having had the opportunity to have that input has allowed the product to be a reflection of who I am as an artist. And even in that freedom, like anything in life, it’s about choices that you later reflect on the decisions on the direction of the future. Having said that, I cannot ignore the value that a major, or a partnership with a major label has in artist development strategies, marketing, promotion and distribution. I think today’s music climate has created opportunities for very good strategic partnerships between Indie's and Majors.

Isaac: Would you be up to signing to a Major or Indie Record Label? Why or why not?

Frank: Yes, I would absolutely keep my options open to signing with a major label if the opportunity presented itself, or if a major showed any interest in the project. In today’s market, making the music is the easy part. Online distribution has made it easier than ever before to reach global markets. But the reality is that relationships are very very important, and major labels have years of historic, and successful relationships with major promotion and distribution. I am not saying it is impossible to go all the way as an Indy….I am saying that unless you have very deep pockets….the journey is possible, but it will be challenging.

Isaac: What do you feel is the one aspect of making music that excites you the most right now?

Frank: With the availability of the Internet, the ability to have global reach with your music is wonderful. The hours /schedule of this business are crazy at times. For me however, when you know that music is what you were born to do and you have found that inner peace with your life's purpose, you begin to identify where you belong. For me, I really enjoy spending time in the studio and in the booth. It has become my sacred space…my centre of energy…when it’s just me, the microphone, and space to just sing to my heart’s content…there is not a place in the world that feels more right than that, for me.

Isaac: What do you feel is the one aspect of making music that gets you the most discouraged?

Frank: Wow…that is a loaded question….look this industry is tough…but a lot of industries are tough. You just have to keep looking forward and be focused to your goal. Unfortunately, from time to time…like many other aspects of life,…..the most discouraging thing for me is when you are all set to go, and you have commitments , and all of a sudden someone lets you down….without any rhyme or reason…..so for me…the most discouraging thing is UNRELIABLE PEOPLE.

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

Frank: Yes I believe it does. With the introduction of online strategies such as YouTube, and iTunes and such, never before has an artist had the opportunity to share his/her music with the world. Underground/Indy music has really good followings these days. For me, a perfect example of this is "Wiz Kalifah"…he is huge and he is still Indy.

Isaac: In your opinion, what are your thoughts on how the most unusual place you've ever played a show or made a recording impact the qualities of the show/recording?

LOL…I love this question. I have been in some pretty awkward and unusual places and spaces….and to be honest my experience has had nothing to do with the space I am in. The most positive experiences I have had are based on chemistry. Chemistry with your space and crowd, no matter how big or small, chemistry with a producer, makes all the difference. I think when the chemistry is right, the energy is strong….it can bring out the best in an artist. Or at least it does for me. When I am electrified, energized…I peak to be my best.