Today we’d like to introduce you to Natalie Del Carmen
Hi Natalie, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I went through my childhood and teenage years grateful that creativity was such a meditative outlet for me. I grew up in a really supportive household surrounding music and art, and I’ve really had family in my corner over the years. Writing music and releasing it is surely the foundation for all of this here in my young twenties, but I’m really taking the process seriously in the recent years. It’s been rewarding to watch myself grow as a musician, writer and explore a side of music I’ve always been drawn to in the country-americana space.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Diving into music has had its fair share of bumps and potholes, but I trust that’s a sign of growth, so I’ve welcomed it. Getting my music heard has been a really steady hammer down on a daily basis; it’s not easy, but it’s made me get creative with how I to maybe get my voice out there.
I’m surely learning new lessons about pursuing music every day, but I think 2024 has really been about going at this with more confidence and stride. I’ve found a lot more purpose in music than I have in past years, and I’m starting to see better where to land.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I grew up here in the LA Valley, where music and art have felt in arm’s reach. Over the years, I’ve developed a style that feels sort of “conversational,” and I’ve really come to embrace that. It’s been a natural fit when writing about themes like love, loss, and heartbreak, but lately, I’ve been diving into other waters—exploring topics that have taken me a bit longer to wrap my head around, like self-identity, acceptance, friendship, life, and family.
My latest single, “Good Morning From Magnolia,” really digs into those areas, and I’m proud of how it’s pushed me creatively. I’ve written a lot about love and heartache, so it felt really good to release that and feel really connected to it in my twenties.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
I wish I had known to stick to my guns and trust my instincts faster. For a long time, I thought that to make this all worthwhile, I needed to focus on making pop music because that’s what everyone else seemed to be doing, and doing so well. It never felt like me, and deep down, country music and americana were calling to me. I ignored that pull for far too long. I suppose it’s a lesson in authenticity, and it’s changed the way I approach music completely and what I hope to feel out of it.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.nataliedelcarmen.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.del.carmen/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaMlRROPXY86HYB7JcoftIQ
Image Credits
Ava Ghasiri and Leanne Tarrab
