Jensen McRae

This week, VÉRITÉ sits down with singer-songwriter, producer, gardener, and former model Kacy Hill. They explore the delicate balance between mental well-being and the demands of life as a touring artist, her newfound passion for gardening and how it inspired her and her new album, and the pros and cons of being signed to a label versus maintaining independence.Anatomy of an ArtistCreated by VÉRITÉ Produced by Vanessa MagosMusic & Editing by VÉRITÉ Podcast research by Ava GiambonaFollow VÉRITÉ:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8scInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/verite/Twitter - https://twitter.com/veriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/veritemusicSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8sc?si=qlVY0lJiQSist8c30x-xLQApple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9/900063435Website - http://veriteofficial.com/Contact - [email protected]

This week, VÉRITÉ sits down with filmmaker and director Mateo Márquez. They discuss his role in VÉRITÉ’s album ‘Love You Forever’, interpreting visions without compromising them, and how creating things that are interesting and true to who you are will attract the right people. Anatomy of an ArtistCreated by VÉRITÉ Produced by Vanessa MagosMusic & Editing by VÉRITÉ Podcast research by Ava GiambonaFollow VÉRITÉ:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8scInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/verite/Twitter - https://twitter.com/veriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/veritemusicSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8sc?si=qlVY0lJiQSist8c30x-xLQApple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9/900063435Website - http://veriteofficial.com/Contact - [email protected]

This week, VÉRITÉ sits down with singer, songwriter, and director Bonnie McKee. They discuss balancing a multitude of creative passions amidst crooked business models within the music industry, Bonnie's experience writing mega hits such as Teenage Dream, and her two upcoming albums – one being a much-anticipated re-recording of her unreleased 2013 album with Epic Records. Anatomy of an ArtistCreated by VÉRITÉ Produced by Vanessa MagosMusic & Editing by VÉRITÉ Podcast research by Ava Giambona Follow VÉRITÉ:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8scInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/verite/Twitter - https://twitter.com/veriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/veritemusicSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8sc?si=qlVY0lJiQSist8c30x-xLQApple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9/900063435Website - http://veriteofficial.com/Contact - [email protected]

This week, we flipped the script. Your usual host VÉRITÉ, sits down again with Tim Anderson, but for this episode, she's the guest. From waiting tables at Applebees, to receiving her first royalty check, to now being 10 years into an incredible independent career – they discuss all things in between and ahead. Anatomy of an ArtistCreated by VÉRITÉ Produced by Vanessa MagosMusic & Editing by VÉRITÉ Podcast research by Ava Giambona Follow VÉRITÉ:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8scInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/verite/Twitter - https://twitter.com/veriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/veritemusicSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8sc?si=qlVY0lJiQSist8c30x-xLQApple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9/900063435Website - http://veriteofficial.com/Contact - [email protected]

This week, VÉRITÉ sits down with singer-songwriter Gatlin on the release day of her new album “I Sleep Fine Now”. They discuss the difficulties of equating success and self-worth, navigating social media and content creation as a musician, and the heartbreak of giving up performing during the pandemic. Anatomy of an ArtistCreated by VÉRITÉ Produced by Vanessa MagosMusic & Editing by VÉRITÉ Podcast research by Ava GiambonaFollow VÉRITÉ:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8scInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/verite/Twitter - https://twitter.com/veriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/veritemusicSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8sc?si=qlVY0lJiQSist8c30x-xLQApple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9/900063435Website - http://veriteofficial.com/Contact - [email protected]

This week, VÉRITÉ sits down with Canadian singer, songwriter, and visual-artist Allie X. They discuss her new self-produced album titled Girl With No Face, how they navigate the sometimes heartless nature of the music industry, and the juxtaposing torture and beauty of being an artist.Anatomy of an ArtistCreated by VÉRITÉ Produced by Vanessa MagosMusic & Editing by VÉRITÉ Podcast research by Ava Giambona Follow VÉRITÉ:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8scInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/verite/Twitter - https://twitter.com/veriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/veritemusicSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8sc?si=qlVY0lJiQSist8c30x-xLQApple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9/900063435Website - http://veriteofficial.com/Contact - [email protected]

This week, VÉRITÉ sits down with producer, songwriter, and businessman Tim Anderson to discuss their ever-changing perspectives on ‘success,’ the importance of facing fears, and Tim’s different paths within the music industry – including landing the theme song for the show Suits. Anatomy of an ArtistCreated by VÉRITÉ Produced by Vanessa MagosMusic & Editing by VÉRITÉ Podcast research by Ysenia Bonilla  Follow VÉRITÉ:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verite/Twitter - https://twitter.com/veriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/veritemusicSpotify - Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9/900063435Website - http://veriteofficial.com/Contact - [email protected]

This week, VÉRITÉ sits down with singer, songwriter, and poet Jensen McRae. They discuss their early struggles as independent artists, Jensen’s viral tweet in 2021, and the importance of maintaining and owning the art you create. Anatomy of an ArtistCreated by VÉRITÉ Produced by Vanessa MagosMusic & Editing by VÉRITÉ Podcast research by Ava Giambona Follow VÉRITÉ:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8scInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/verite/Twitter - https://twitter.com/veriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/veritemusicSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8sc?si=qlVY0lJiQSist8c30x-xLQApple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9/900063435Website - http://veriteofficial.com/Contact - [email protected]

VÉRITÉ kicks off Season 2 of Anatomy of an Artist with New Zealand's Kimbra Lee Johnson, known mononymously as Kimbra. They discuss the multifacetedness of being an artist, the crazy whirlwind that was "Somebody That I Used To Know," and sustaining an authentic career in an industry filled with expectations. Anatomy of an ArtistCreated by VÉRITÉ Produced by Vanessa MagosMusic & Editing by VÉRITÉ Podcast research by Ava Giambona Follow VÉRITÉ:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8scInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/verite/Twitter - https://twitter.com/veriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/veritemusicSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8sc?si=qlVY0lJiQSist8c30x-xLQApple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9/900063435Website - http://veriteofficial.com/Contact - [email protected]

For the final episode of the first season of Anantomy of an Artist, VÉRITÉ sits down with artist and songwriter Olivia O'Brien. They discuss how she navigates maintaining her own creative autonomy while being signed to a major label and how she stays true to her sense of self in the age of social media. Anatomy of an ArtistCreated by VÉRITÉ Produced by Vanessa MagosMusic & Editing by VÉRITÉ Podcast research by Ysenia Bonilla  Follow VÉRITÉ:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verite/Twitter - https://twitter.com/veriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/veritemusicSpotify - Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9/900063435Website - http://veriteofficial.com/Contact - [email protected]