We talked with Doug Harrison back in September 2024 about his work with Fen, a Canadian prog rock band whose recent album Dear Mouse was zooming up the international charts.
This is Part 2 of that conversation, and it coincides with the release of a bunch of new work from Doug’s solo project, Slug Comparison. Listen to the kickass single March Through the Forestand join us as we talk with Doug about:
* Navigating the prepackaged dreams and expectations of the music industry
* Longevity as a by-product of realism about the work involved in being a musician
* The gift of persistence and trusting in the process of getting better at your craft
* Ways to create space for your work in daily life
* The value of mentorship
* Separating the ideas of art and money
Questions for Listeners:
(Hop on over to the segment web pageto leave us your answers.)
* Are you or have you ever been a musician?
* What’s your process for creating music?
* What do you think about Doug’s process?
* If you could give your 25-year-old self a piece of advice, what would you say?
Segment Links:
Doug’s links—give him a follow!
https://www.instagram.com/slugcomparison
https://www.facebook.com/slugcomparison
https://slugcomparison.bandcamp.com/
https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/slug-comparison/921847084
Bringer of Doom (from the album Slug Comparison):
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