Today we’d like to introduce you to Carley Bearden.
Carley, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Growing up, music has always been the one thing I could rely on. When I was 11, I started Guitar lessons and stuck with it until sports took over. For a while instead of focusing on my guitar and my piano I focused on other things and eventually felt like those things weren’t really for me. Fast forward a couple years down the road, I solely focused on my music. I had to teach myself chords on the guitar by ear and on the piano as well.
I would always cover songs for my friends and family, but never took it extremely seriously until I turned 18. I always had a fear of what people would think of my music, of my voice, so I never allowed myself to sing to my full potential until I gained the courage by the help of some friends. After that, I gained the strength to release my first song “Yet again”, that I wrote while I was going through some obstacles in my life. I was so infatuated with the sounds, the beat, the process, the way it made me feel , and the way it made my peers feel, that I continued to work, and work, and work promoting myself all over so everyone could receive my message of who I am through my music. I have been working on my most recent song “Let you down”, and it has made me realize the power of music and how it can change my life and the lives of everyone who listens to what I have to offer. I have found myself, and my home through my music.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I write acoustic and EDM upbeat happy chill vibes that are typically sad sappy love songs, doesn’t make much sense. When people ask me why I write about these things, it’s funny. It’s simply because love is the easiest topic in my book to write about when you’re experiencing it in full force. Eventually, I want to write about other things, but in today’s world, I feel like everyone my age is going through something similar and needs a boost of “Hey you’re not alone”, and I want to give that to them.
Writing music and hearing it once it is finished is euphoric to me and allows me to feel again. Through my veins and whole entire body, it’s a rush. My message is simply that I am not perfect, I am just someone who wants to use my issues and obstacles as a way to help people and guide them through theirs and allow them feel like somebody is there who is feeling exactly what they are in that moment. It’s a scary feeling not knowing exactly how to describe emotions and I am hoping to make it clearer to everyone who enjoys my music.
What responsibility, if any, do you think artists have to use their art to help alleviate problems faced by others? Has your art been affected by issues you’ve concerned about?
I think that this generation is FILLED with incredible upcoming artists who have tons of potential. I don’t necessarily think the role of artists have changed, I just think that this new era of music has grown and has sprouted into this original creative sound, futuristic almost. I live in Denton; Texas and the music scene are huge here. There are so many opportunities for upcoming musicians to get their music noticed, whether it’s on stage doing open mics at a bar, or at a coffee shop. The opportunities are endless if you are really committed!
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
I release my music through Spotify, iTunes, Soundcloud, Pandora, Apple Music, etc. I also post a lot of my upcoming things on my Instagram, which is @Carleybearden_. I always have my direct messages open for people to leave opinions on my music, and if they ever need help or to talk about anything going on in their lives. I want to be there for the people who support me!
Contact Info:
- Address: Denton, Texas
- Website: https://soundcloud.com/cbearden/yet-again-2218
- Email: Beardencarley@gmail.com
- Instagram: Carleybearden_
- Twitter: Carleybearden_
Image Credit:
Abbydavisphography
Getting in touch: VoyageDallas is built on recommendations from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you know someone who deserves recognition please let us know here.