by keion hayes
photo courtesy of conro
Subsequent to starting the year off with his angsty, pop-punk-propelled single "feeling," electronic-pop maestro Conro got back to Monstercat with his significant new single. Showing up as the second part in his new sonic excursion, the melancholic single addresses his new endeavors to comprehend and acknowledge his sentiments. The live acoustic guitar impeccably supplements Conro's emotive vocals, coming full circle in an excellent tune that highlight his abilities as a regarded artist lyricist. In this interview, Conro discusses the making of this song along with understanding his artistry. Conro has a lot of new music coming out this year and he is very excited! Conro shares, “I’ve been feeling a lot over the past year and excited to share a bit more of my story with whoever will listen. I love singing this one chilling on the couch with my guitar. The vibe is a little different than what I’ve released in the past, but hopefully in a good way!” We were lucky to talk with Conro, and we are so satisfied to impart it to you.
Congrats on the release of your newest single, “feeling!” How does it feel to have this track out?
Conro: “Amazing, I’ve been excited to release new music this year! Smiling every time I see the support I've been getting for this one. Means so much to me.”
What was the inspiration behind this track in particular?
Conro: “I had been just internalizing a ton of feelings basically. I wanted to share that. I was just chilling on the couch and messing around with the guitar and the melody just happened pretty organically!”
What was the role of music in your early years of life?
Conro: “I always had some sort of instrument available to me growing up. Started playing the violin (not by choice, thanks mom!). But always had some form of musical instrument to play with. Piano/guitar/singing was always such a great outlet for me.”
Who or what inspired you to create music?
Conro: “I think it was a lot of things. But mainly just the love for being creative.”
Do you create for yourself or your fans?
Conro: “That kind of goes hand in hand in my opinion. I create music for myself, pure joy. I can disappear in the studio for days! But at the same time, I wouldn't be able to do what I do without fans!”
What do you enjoy most about being a musician?
Conro: “The freedom of expression. I love getting lost in the music!”
Would you say your style has evolved since the start of your career?
Conro: “Yes, I think that it is important to learn the growth of music created by yourself! I have been doing this for quite a while now and I love listening to my early releases, so cool to appreciate the old and new. Every song is like a journal entry, I know where I was at in life and what I was feeling writing each of those songs.”
Would you agree that it is very important to learn, study, and understand the ins and outs of music when being in this career?
Conro: “I think it's always great in anything you're passionate about to really learn and soak in as much as you can!”
What has been the most challenging problem of your career so far and how did you get through it?
Conro: “I find music to be a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s been so fun but can also be really frustrating when the creativity isn't there. You can't really force it. But I like to focus on the less exciting stuff when I'm a little low on creativity (like arrangements, working on other projects, mixing, and the engineering side of things.)”
What are your plans for the upcoming months?
Conro: “Music, music, and more music. I’m writing and releasing lots this year, and so excited. I can feel it!”
If you were an instrument, what would you be and why?
Conro: “Grand piano, it’s so pretty and sonically I think it is one of the best instruments on the planet!”
How do you balance music and other things in life?
Conro: “I treat it more and more like a working schedule. In the past, there was no structure at all. But I’ve made good decisions over the past few years to treat it more like a 9 - 5.”
What advice would you give someone who has just started their musical career?
Conro: “Have fun, enjoy the ups AND the downs. It’s been a wild ride for me, and I love looking at all the fun along the way. The hard times really shaped me as well. I’m blessed to wake up and get to do what I do.”
Anything else you want to say to your fans?
Conro: “I love you, thanks for supporting me and my love of music.”