Jeremy Nevil shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Jeremy, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What is a normal day like for you right now?
I live in my camper van, so it’s always a bit of an adventure. But lately I’ve been going to the gym first thing in the morning, then working on music-related things like creating content to promote my brand, and then working teaching music lessons in the evening. That’s been my main job for the past 6 years. It’s a good time! And then maybe I’ll hang out with a friend or go to the beach & chill out afterward.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I make what I call “sad boi pop punk” music, similar to bands like Mayday Parade, In Her Own Words, & Greyscale. My goal with You Were Never Lovelier’s music is to not only just express myself, but to get it heard by as many people as possible that need to hear the messages about self-love, eating disorders, romantic struggles, and chronic pain. I’m working on finishing up my 2nd album, which really delves into some darker, personal topics. I’m just trying to be as raw and real as possible and hope it helps alleviate some pain or isolation that others feel when dealing with chronic pain & suicidal ideation.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who taught you the most about work?
Besides my voice teacher in college, who was a great, positive influence, my coaches in this artist coaching program, “Career Creative Culture” have been very helpful and insightful the past 1.5 years. I’ve learned a lot about myself, what it means to be a “modern-day artist”, and what it means to provide exceptional value to people.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
I’ve almost “given up” as in “wanted to die” multiple times throughout life due to various health issues that affected my body, mind, and finances every day. BUT, I’m still here, and I’m glad to be here. Chronic pain is just so miserable sometimes, and a lot of people sadly don’t “make it”. Or, they’re still here, but they’re just having a rough time and have glimpses of good days or maybe what “normal” feels like that a lot of people take for granted. I guess my will to survive and heal has always outweighed the pain that I’ve endured, thankfully.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
I think some of the biggest issues in the music industry come from labels and big corporations. The “lie” a lot of musicians fall into – including myself in the past – is that a musician must join a label to become successful. I’ve found that there’s a more nuanced conversation or question to be answered for each musician, which is, “What is success to you?” Sadly, a lot of artists are taken advantage of with a label deal, or they’re just not truly supported from their label, resulting in them accumulating debt or at least being dissappointed. Yikes.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m exploring a new place in nature. The geography and sights of California is part of the reason why I moved to LA. It’s so nice to be in Joshua Tree, at the beach, or in a forest (like Big Sur) and just frolic about.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://neverlovelierband.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/neverlovelierband
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverlovelierband
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvYrIkG1q67S4X7vsiShD8g/featured
- Other: TikTok (I go live here): https://www.tiktok.com/@youwereneverlovelier
Discord (join my community here): https://discord.gg/QECkfwRreh
Image Credits
Amy Frye
