Today we’d like to introduce you to Lucas Aaron.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
As any musician or artist will tell you, the road down the path of creation is never-ending. It’s a constant search for inspiration and expression. For me, the excitement of finding that spark has always been the reward. Since I was a kid around age 8 or 9, I have always wanted to write songs. I grew up in a music loving house and though I have relatives that play a bit themselves, it was the importance and respect for music that made an impact on me. I grew up idolizing songwriters from Lennon to Dylan and producers from Spector to Martin alike. Something clicked in my mind that these were my heroes.
My first instrument was drums but switched to guitar in my mid-teens. That is when hobby turned to obsession and I started making demos. This was the eye-opening, smack in the face, firecracker moment. I could now record ideas, primitive at best, but fully record songs and listen back. The realization of recording made the connection between music fan and musician for me. I was now able to hear the songs I was dreaming of in my head and most of all get better at what I loved doing!
I spent my teens and early twenties playing and recording as much as I possibly could. From playing in bands to recording other musicians as well as myself, there was always something new to learn. I try to approach every opportunity with an open mind and a positive attitude because you never know what you can pick up from a conversation with someone new. A couple of years back, I was asked “Are you making the music YOU should be making?” At the time, what seemed like a simple question, really forced me to examine the craft of songwriting. If you do something long enough, you can get good at it, but what makes a song special is the intent and emotion behind it. I began writing and recording songs for what became my first solo album “Lose Your Mind” released by Gulcher Records in late 2019. I approached songwriting as well as recording in a whole new way. I needed to find that spark that I felt when I first tried to write a tune. In short, emotion is key.
2020 led to more recording and a collaborative EP titled “Daydream Twins”. I worked with my good friend Joel Tyler Wall from the band Diamond Hands. We shared songwriting, vocal and instrumental duties. Working together went so well, I decided to record my second solo album “Domino” together. I would start the songs at my home studio by recording guitar, bass and vocal ideas. Then take those ideas over to Green Door Studios to polish and make them what they are today. “Domino” was released by Green Door Studios and even received a four star review from Shindig!, one of my favorite magazines.
Currently, I’m very excited about my latest single with local LA indie label Lolipop records. I have been a huge fan of the label for years and am incredibly grateful to be doing something together. “She’s Gone” was released on October 1st and is streaming everywhere now. It was recorded live at Savannah Studios. I was lucky enough to have a dream studio band of Jon Flynn, Joel Tyler Wall and Wyatt Blair to help bring the track to life along with Iggy Gonzalez at the console engineering.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
I wish I could say it’s been a smooth road, but the saying holds true. Anything worth having is worth working for. Success in music has a funny way of playing tricks on the mind. Somedays I feel as if I’m making all the right moves and decisions, while others it seems I can’t win. This certainly is not a feeling specific to me, I know plenty of other musicians and friends that feel the same way. But it’s the need to continue creating and better your craft that pushes me to keep going. I’m very appreciative for all the opportunities I’ve had so far and will keep working towards more ahead. Everyone has been burned in one way or another when pursuing a creative lifestyle, but why focus on that? My daily focus revolves around being the best songwriter, musician and recording engineer I can be. Each and every song I write or freelance music production job I take is an opportunity to learn and grow.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Being a solo musician, you tend to wear a lot of hats and dance between multiple roles. From writing a song to playing different instruments and recording, there are multiple perspectives required for each step of the process. I am proud of the music I’ve released and been a part of. It takes time, effort and a group of honest friends with helpful critiques to improve and grow.
It’s hard to say what sets what one creative apart from another, I’m not sure if that is for me to say, but I do always strive to put forth an honest and true creation. If it is a song, I’m not phoning it in. I mean each and every lyric sung along with each chord played. As for music production, I feel being a songwriter myself lends a different viewpoint when working with artists. My goal is to make sure they are satisfied with the end result of their song while also enhancing what their song is trying to portray. Never underestimate vibe and mojo.
Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
Echoing what I mentioned before, be open to ideas and what others have to say. Ultimately, we have the final say with our own decisions. Mentors can be someone older, younger, a friend or even a challenger.
Contact Info:
- Email: lucas.aaronmail@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucasaaronla/
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/lucasaaronla/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjEQlE9NMghnR_m9LfZt6xw
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6cXEhkcO8TVzshexuNTxXU?si=DHEvml4YRICHCWtdT16ZQg&nd=1
Image Credits:
Angelica Monroy Joel Tyler Wall Genesis Renberg
