In this episode, Felix Cousins interviews artist Andy Franco on the 1 Shot Effect podcast, exploring his journey as a musician and the evolving landscape of the music industry. They dive into the impact of the internet on connecting with fans, the role of open mics in fostering community and creativity, and the influence of heritage on Andy’s writing and performance. Andy shares insights on balancing artistic expression with commercialism, the power of short-form videos for storytelling, and his aspirations for future projects. With sound bites like “Mistakes, that’s the good stuff” and “Art is life and life is art,” this episode celebrates the lifelong journey of self-acceptance through music, inspiring listeners to embrace their own creative paths with authenticity and consistency.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Andy Franco03:03 - The Impact of Social Media on Music06:10 - The Journey of Becoming an Artist08:57 - Writing as a Form of Expression11:56 - The Evolution of Performance15:09 - Open Mics and Community17:52 - The Iceberg of Andy Franco20:57 - The Importance of Authenticity24:07 - The Role of Community in Music26:57 - Animation and Artistic Expression39:11 - The Art of Animation and Creativity41:06 - Journey Through Music and Animation44:38 - The Evolution of Subject Matter in Rap50:14 - Creative Limitations and Freestyling54:50 - Collaboration and Building Relationships in Music59:08 - Cultural Heritage and Personal Storytelling01:08:37 - The Soul of Music and Active Listening01:11:21 - Creative Risks and Genre Exploration01:12:39 - Debut Album Insights and Promotion Strategies01:15:05 - The Power of Short-Form Video and Live Streaming01:18:14 - The Importance of Showing Up and Consistency01:20:27 - Balancing Depth and Duration in Music01:23:25 - The Emotional Connection of Albums01:29:22 - Art Beyond Labels and Genres01:32:09 - The Journey of Self-Acceptance and Future Collaborations⭐️ Connect with Felix ⭐️🔗 instagram.com/felix.cousins🔗 1ShotEffect

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