Fever Fawn shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Fever Fawn, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What do you think is misunderstood about your business?
I think that because I make pop music, although it is indie/alternative pop, people tend to think that that genre is soulless and formulaic. When really, it’s is a great example of catharsis and songcrafting coming together. Yes some pop songs are a bit dumbed down but some are not. Pop is in a really interesting place right now and it has been for the last 15 years in my opinion.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Taegen Dawkins and I make music under the name Fever Fawn. I think something unique about me is that I make every song myself from top to bottom and that my voice is the only true constant in my sound.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
I think a lot of my powerful moments have been tied to musical expression. The earliest memory I have feeling powerful was when I played my high school’s coffeehouse with the first song I was able to pluck out on guitar while singing. I got a really warm reception and I felt on top of the world.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I’d tell her to consider that whatever you put your time into is what your life becomes. A lot of my early twenties and late teens were devoted to being aimless and very bored. I had no idea who I was or where I was headed. It took a few pivotal moments and conversations for me to really get serious about living the life I was meant to.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
I’d say she’s a heightened version of me. It takes a lot for me to decide how to present myself online and in professional spaces. I’m naturally a pretty private, introverted person so I have to push that aside when I am promoting myself.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
I’d stop putting so much stock into what people think and start doing what I feel the strongest about artistically. I’m on that journey now but it’s still something that I am constantly checking over my shoulder for. I get really in my head.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktree.com/feverfawn
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/fvrfwn
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/feverfawn
Image Credits
Vicente Varela-Gomez
Aila Cason
