What happens when a vision for yourself becomes actualized in real-time? It’s a wild thing to say, but I’ve witnessed this recently; with a friend no less. Her name is Orla Gartland, a singer-songwriter from Ireland who’s built a career that’s wholly reflective of who she is, which is…I mean how many people get to say that? Orla was one of the earliest adopters of YouTube in the UK and Ireland, building a loyal community through her quirky covers and heartfelt original songs. Last year she released her stellar debut album, Woman on the Internet (which is out now and nominated for the RTE Choice Music Prize). Within our chat, we explore how she tackles being a people-pleaser, imposter syndrome, and more within her songs, along with what it really takes to release music independently.
