Singer songwriter Paige Drobot is known for her fusion of rock, doo wop, nostalgic pop and freak beat. The Winnipeg based musician has just released a new single ‘Alien Girl’ – the story of feeling cut off from the world. She tells Entertainment Now about her musical journey so far.
How did your musical project first start? Is there a story to tell about it?
I have been performing and recording music for nearly 20 years since I was a 12-year-old borrowing a tape recorder from the school library. I got on to DAW when I hit my teens. I grew up rurally, but moved to the “big city” Winnipeg, MB, as soon as I could and began performing with a band I formed called The Psychics.
What was your first gig?
My first gig ever was busking at farmers’ markets as a child. I learned quickly that even though I have a weird voice, more cash hit the guitar case when I was singing, than when I just played the guitar.
What three words best describe your musical style and why?
Can I go with four? Too Real Freak Rock. I am an extremely candid person and also an improviser.
Tell us about your new release.
I am putting out a 45 on Transistor 66 Records. I had these two songs that I have been performing for a long time, that I thought would be perfect in a novelty format, rather than on the upcoming album. The A-Side is “Alien Girl”, and I just released my most ambitious music video to go along with it, but the B-Side is a song about clogging a toilet. I like a silly 2 nd side. When I was a small kid I really liked to listen to a 45 by Johnny B. Goode (B Side: “My ding a ling” ). Both of these songs have a really retro feel to them, one early 60’s and one late 60s, so in my mind, the appropriate format is a 45 rpm 7” Record. I think one of the only ways to tell it’s not an old record, is the lyrics.
What inspires your lyrics?
I write in a personally therapeutic, stream-of-consciousness style. To get something off of my chest, with no edits.
Do you have any upcoming tour dates?
No travel plans right now, but we are hosting a release party for the new record on November 8th in Winnipeg. You can find more info on my website.
What are you/your band working on next?
I am blessed with a family band and a home studio, so we are always working on something. We are about halfway through a full-length record right now.
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