A New Single and a Horror Film–My Name is Chapel (Ep 117)

The artist known as My Name is Chapel releases a new single called Taxi Cab today. Chapel is also in the midst of producing and scoring his first film. We discuss this, his recent full-length album, the origins of his name, and more.

Episode Highlights

We start by discussing our shared connection of previous guest Chris Avetta and go on to discuss:

• The process of producing his album Empire State
• How Amy Schumer inspired him
• The story behind his new single
• His love of vinyl
• The inspiration for his artist name
• His horror movie project
• Why music theory was never really his ‘thing’

Key Points

• Inspiration can come from the most random places – just listen to it.
• Embrace your multi-passionate nature.

Quotable

“I’ve always been a singer, but I’ve also been a class clown, too… obviously I’m serious when I’m singing a serious song, but afterwards I like to crack a joke.”
—My Name is Chapel

Mentioned in this Episode

• My Name is Chapel
• Chris Avetta
• I Feel Pretty with Amy Schumer
• SHEL
• Kim Petras Halloween Album

Related Episodes

• Managing Stage Fright with Perspective, a Conversation with Chris Avetta (Ep 111)
• Community and Collaboration–Lindsay White (Ep 109)
• Songwriting, Side Hustles and Gratitude – Lindsay White (Ep 71)
• Songwriting and the Truth About Saying Yes–Hannah Holbrook (Ep 51)

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