Rock Feed Kat Von D
Sep 10, 2024
Kat Von D, a renowned tattoo artist and musician, dives into her multifaceted career, sharing insights from her rise to fame on Miami Ink to her new album, My Side of the Mountain. She discusses her classical musical training and inspirations, her songwriting routine, and balancing motherhood with her artistic passions. Kat reflects on her upbringing, values shaped by poverty, and the challenges of small-town living. With intriguing reels about social media's impact on creativity and her faith's intersection with dark art, her story is as compelling as her art.
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Classical Roots Fuel Retro Synth Sound
- Kat Von D blends classical piano training with post-punk and synthwave influences to shape her new music.
- She purposely uses analog synths and nostalgic 80s production to create the album's sound.
Treat Songwriting Like A Job
- Structure songwriting like a job: schedule regular sessions and treat it like nine-to-five work.
- Collaborate with a small core of trusted songwriters and producers to maintain momentum.
From Classical Piano To Metal And The Cure
- Kat grew up on classical piano, discovered punk then Metallica, and connected metal song structure to classical scales.
- She still listens to The Cure's Disintegration front to back as a formative influence.
