A CONVERSATION WITH… YUNG HEAZY

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Jun 15, 2021

A bedroom pop star is born

Breaking millions of streams only with his first single, Jordan Heany, as known as Yung Heazy, has become Internet’s newest pop sensation.

Compared to another artist from the indie scene such as Cuco, Rex Orange County or Gus Dapperton, his music has taken him over 10 different countries between three continents, offering more than 80 concerts.

We spoke to him about the future, how music is evolving after COVID-19 and yogurt.

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Hi Jordan, you define yourself as a bedroom pop artist. Do you believe that technology and social networks are affecting the way we interact with music?

Yes, it’s much easier to record anything from your bedroom these days and upload it really quick to the internet or any streaming service ever. I mean concerts are finished for the foreseeable future so that’s really the only practical way to be heard.

We are aware that our generation has all kinds of tools and possibilities to make the music creation process easier than in previous decades, such as free platforms, music Apps, tutorials… But, that also means that anyone can simply upload their music to the Internet, making it harder to stand out and adding a certain pressure to remain in the spotlight. Do you consider it’s easier to be a musician now? Or is it the other way around?

I bet it’s about the same as it ever was, just new challenges. I’m no music history buff so bear with me here, but it feels like you’ve always had to find weird ways to stand out and be heard as an artist. Yes, it’s easier now for anyone to create a product, but it still has to be good and make people interested enough to want more.

Which do you think is the main feature that makes your sound unique?

I’m not sure, but I hope my arrangements and guitar work especially stand out to people. I put love into all the bits, but I still kinda consider myself a guitar player/arranger first.

What is your opinion on how COVID-19 will affect music industry?

I think streaming numbers are up so that’s good! Live shows will slowly come back with more and more leniency, people will probably get sick and there might be fatalities. It feels like there won’t be a cure any time soon and people are going to get really antsy and stop caring about social distancing. It’s already like that, but it will get worse. I’m not very optimistic about this virus, even though for the most part I feel pretty safe staying in most days. I really miss touring and being onstage, but I don’t know., I guess we’ll all see what happens together here.

Is it important for you to be open and genuine about your feelings when it comes to the lyric writing process?

Yes, I try to tell the truth as much and as often as possible in my lyrics.

You are also the frontman of the alternative rock band Frogpile. How would you describe Vancouver’s music scene in two words?

Very Loud.

Do you think your music will be different if you lived elsewhere?

Yes, I was greatly influenced by where I grew up, the friends I have, the music scene in Vancouver… Everything would be different.

Last but not least, a few quick questions:

If you where running for office, what would your campaign slogan be?

Pla-Heazy Vote 4 Meazy.

What is the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten?

Yogurt.

A song you can’t stop listening to at the moment?

Short Skirt Long Jacket.

A wish for the upcoming future?

World Peace.

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Words Adriana Barreno