Micah Dalton shows remarkable faith and guts in the second part of our conversation. It's a combo that I love.
What is the most encouraging thing you've experienced as an indie artist?
Well, I've never been signed, so I might like that better! I think financially, it can be difficult for the type of music that I make. I would say the most encouraging thing is the people. People who let you stay at their house and barely know you. People who really know and own your recordings. People who you can enjoy when you're just being . . . . no questions asked . . . that's very encouraging.
What's been the hardest?
I think the hardest is living such an inconsistent, unorthodox lifestyle. That in itself leads to a group of other variables that are difficult to deal with. You know, I'll go months without seeing people I'm very close to. And it's crazy to think that I might have to have a family with a similar schedule.
It's also hard when you don't feel like your music is specifically relating to anybody. When you start to judge success by numbers and priorities are misconstrued. That leads to comparison, and you forget why you started writing in the first place. This could be a really long, excruciating list . . . the hard parts..ha.
How do you keep your focus on the Lord through the ups and downs of this industry?
Well, that's another hard part. The Lord has a way of drawing me in through a number of ways. You catch glimpses of Him through good friends and people you know and that know you, through an awareness of my own great need. I never feel too forced to try to align myself with God, it's always a pretty apparent need since I can be such a mess.
Keep your eye on this alt soul artist, I think we will be hearing a lot more of him. Read Suite review here, or visit Micah Dalton at his website.
