by lauren kovolenko
photo courtesy of casey dubie
Soulful, introspective Casey Dubie is here to show off her talents! Read her interview with us and learn more about what’s been going on in her world. Make sure to give her music a listen and enjoy the great storytelling!
Storytelling seems to be your strong suit. Do these stories have a personal meaning to you?
Casey: “A lot of my songs are based on events, feelings, and observations from my own life. I hope people can feel the rawness and honesty from them and be able to connect more authentically because of it.”
When did you decide that songwriting was the way to go?
Casey: “In 8th grade I went to a talent show at our local high school and someone played a song they wrote and I remember being completely mesmerized. It seemed like such a cool channel of expression. That same night I went home and picked up my mom’s guitar and started teaching myself.”
Can you tell us a little about your single “Older Colder?”
Casey: “There’s the old saying that time heals all wounds, but ‘Old Colder’ counters this. Yes, in a lot of ways we can heal and move on from things, but they also never really leave us. That’s what this song is about, how as we move through life, we take on more painful experiences which contributes to our loss of innocence.”
What does creating mean to you?
Casey: “Creating is a way I make sense of my internal world, and by extension, hopefully help others sort through theirs as well.”
What audience do you hope to attract with your music? What do you want them to feel?
Casey: “Anyone! I hope my music can be a friend to people processing things in their life.”
Congrats on recent tour! What location were you most excited to visit?
Casey: “Thanks! Tour was awesome! All the shows were great for different reasons, but New York and Columbus stand out in particular. The crowds were so great, and New York just has a vibe about it that feels so alive.”
What has been your most fulfilling song you’ve worked on? Do you have a specific lyric you love most?
Casey: “Probably my song ‘Invisible.’ It’s sort of a stream of consciousness song that just poured out of me in like 20 minutes. I wrote it in my childhood cabin in Vermont. I was on the porch in the morning and the sun was shining on the water — the scene is really cemented in my mind. It’s about how loud my mind can be sometimes, and how it can pull me out of being present.
‘I just want to sit here in the doorway / watch the sun on the water sway / like Christmas lights in June / and not think about you.’”
Where does your sound influence come from? Family? Upbringing, etc?
Casey: “It’s probably a combo of a lot of art around me, as well as my own inner thoughts. I grew up on the Dixie Chicks, Carole King and this ‘greatest hits’ Beatles record, so I’m sure that had impact too!”
Are you coming out with an album soon? What’s the general vibe of it?
Casey: “I’m coming out with a deluxe version of my EP soon. It has all the original songs, plus ‘Older Colder’ and one new one. :)”
What does a day in the life of you look like?
Casey: “First and foremost, Weak Coffee (my fav coffee place in Nashville). Then I usually jump online at my day job (I do brand marketing for a tech company), hang out with my dog Moose, and maybe meet up with some friends. I’m really into pickleball, tennis, and yoga these days, so have been doing that a lot too. :)”
Where do you see your music career going in the future?
Casey: “I hope it continues to grow. I know my main goal is to continue to put songs out that I’m proud of. :)”