HOT CHIP's ALEXIS TAYLOR launches Mozart Estate

Welcome back to LaunchLeft! This week Rain is joined by Alexis Taylor from Hot Chip and Lawrence from Mozart Estate. Throughout this episode they discuss how Alexis and Lawrence met and why Alexis chose to Launch Mozart Estate. They also talk about the power of music and healing, and how music and other forms of art can make such a big impact on the world. They chat about their individual careers, what their next steps are, and how the expenses of creating new records or playing live impact their creativity. Tune in to the episode to hear why art and music are so important and enjoy Lawrence’s (Mozart Estate) new song to close the show. 

 

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IN THIS EPISODE: 

• [1:34] Was there another artist that uplifted or helped Alexis when he was getting started?

• [11:33] What are the different types of artists?

• [13:20] Lawrence from Mozart Estate joins the show. 

• [14:04] How did Lawrence and Alexis meet? 

• [25:31] Would Alexis ever do anything else other than music? 

• [30:59] What other bands have influenced Lawrence and Alexis? 

• [39:05] Has Alexis dealt with competitiveness in his time as an artist? 

• [38:58] What are Rain, Alexis and Lawrence currently focusing on for their individual careers?  

• [50:13] What is the end goal of chasing your dreams?

• [58:67] If you are a new listener of Mozart Estate what should you start listening to? 

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• There are different forms of art that can help people connect and work through trauma, such as a film, or music, or piece of art.

• Artists are such an important part of our humanity. By centering the truth of art will allow the gift to continue to spread. 

• Keep holding belief in yourself and following your dreams, that’s what will pull you through when times are hard. 

 

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