Today we’d like to introduce you to Kevin Andrew Prchal.
Kevin, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
My story as an artist started the day I bought my first skateboard. That was when my identity really started to take shape and consequently the desire to express myself. Before then, I was just sort of doing what the rest of the neighborhood kids were doing, but skateboarding was new. It was a statement. It was my first step towards a creative life in that it’s a culture that actively promoted creativity and self-expression. It’s the reason I bought my first guitar, dyed my hair bleach blonde, ironed patches of bands onto my backpack, and ultimately, started writing songs.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
Sure. I’m a singer and a songwriter. When the seed of an idea comes to me, it’s kind of strange I know what to do with it at all, but that’s just come with time. I imagine it’s similar to a weatherman looking at a cloud formation and knowing what to do with that information. For the longest time, I got hung up on the “why” of creating. I’m not trying to be famous – or even established, really – but at the same time it’s not just a hobby either. Gladly, I think I’ve arrived at a place where the “why” doesn’t matter – it’s just a part of who I am. Like a limp or a crooked eye. What people take away from my art up to them. Each song has the potential to either reach out and grab someone by the collar or dissolve into the black hole of endless streaming content. And that’s pretty exciting to me.
Any advice for aspiring or new artists?
Keep creating. Don’t think about your legacy or your Instagram follower-count, just create. No matter how your relationship to your art changes over the years, it’s a beautiful thing to pursue. Whether you’re a 20-year-old pop star last seen leaving a nightclub with Ariana Grande, or a 55-year-old Dad pumping out the hits at a local open mic night, your voice matters.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
You can find my work on all major streaming services or you can purchase a vinyl or CD on my website (kevinandrewprchal.com). I think the best way someone can support my work is just to spend time with the songs. Let them in and let them hang around for a bit. Your time and attention is far more valuable to me than your money.
Contact Info:
- Website: kevinandrewprchal.com
- Email: kevinaprchal@gmail.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/kevinprchal
- Facebook: facebook.com/kevinprchalmusic
- Twitter: twitter.com/kevinprchal
Image Credit:
Black and white live photo: Nathan Villotti
Colorized “Love and Summer” photo: Dolly Avenue
Cream-colored portrait: Nicholas Wenzel
Sk8r Boi photo: unknown
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