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research artist of the same genre

In this section, I aim to research artists within the same genre to understand how they craft their public image and engage with audiences. By analyzing their visual branding, social media presence, I can identify the elements that make their profiles appealing and memorable. This research will help me in developing my own artist persona, ensuring that their aesthetic, content, and online interactions are cohesive, eye-catching, and capable of resonating with a targeted audience. All artists switch their music tastes regularly, so here I have taken some artists who have used indie music Taylor Swift Taylor Swift is an American singer and songwriter known for her storytelling in music. She started her career in country and later moved into pop, becoming one of the most successful and influential artists worldwide. Taylor Swift has used an indie type of music for two of  her albums, which are, Folklore(2020) Evermore(2020) Both Folklore and Evermore are different from her earlier p...

Goodwin’s Music Video Theory – Research

 Andrew Goodwin says music videos follow certain conventions that link music and visuals together. My music video follows several of these.  1. Link Between Lyrics and Visuals Theory: Goodwin says visuals in a music video often illustrate, amplify, or contradict the lyrics. In my music video: The lyrics talk about emotional struggle and feeling overwhelmed, so the visuals show: The character alone Use of dark spaces Symbols like water, mirrors, and string These visuals illustrate the lyrics by turning emotions into physical imagery. Effect on audience: Helps viewers understand the feelings even if the message isn’t directly explained.  2. Close-Ups of the Artist Theory: Goodwin states that record labels demand close-ups so audiences connect with the artist and recognize them. In my music video: Close-ups of the face show subtle emotions Focus on eyes to show sadness or emptiness Expressionless or tired look to show mental exhaustion Why...

Mood Board and Aesthetic according to my song

As my song, “Numb Little Bug” by Em Beihold, conveys the meaning of feeling emotionally numb and disconnected, I wanted to create a mood board that highlights the concept of my song and music video. Genre - Indie pop  Theme -  Emotional Numbness / Mental Health I made this moldboard in Canva with pictures of interest that describe the aesthetic of my song,  I made this mood board on Canva