Yellow Chair Collective: The Podcast Balancing Instant Gratification in Music Making & Creating Meaningful Work | Lotti, Filipina-American Musician -
On this episode of Yellow Chair Collective: The Podcast, we talk to Lotti, a musician who is known for writing about personal experiences such as separation, breakups, and losing oneself in a relationship. They discuss Lotti's process of crafting songs based on personal experiences, particularly her experience of a breakup which is universal. The podcast also explores the importance of music in Philippine culture, the meaning of creativity, the power of collaboration in music writing, and the process of releasing a song when it's ready. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Lotti's music and her unique insights into the art of music-making. Time Stamps 00:00 Music saved me, I lost myself. 05:47 Song inspiration: feeling, learning, divorce observation. 07:50 Discovery of voice through personal suffering. 13:43 Moving to LA made me feel different. 14:49 First real interaction with dad 23:59 Creative freedom discovered through calling off work. 27:27 Powerful performance mesmerizes audience at open mic. 30:17 Quickly created song with friends' input. 32:49 Feeling good songs, releasing ego, collaborate together. 38:07 Artistry over pure creativity. 41:11 Collaborative process with artist Camila for visuals. Follow Lotti YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQWhRyINo_Uw-fDp6VMZIAw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotti4evr/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2fqGZPNHkzzYFDya39KOiv#login Follow Yellow Chair: Links to all: https://yellowchaircollective.carrd.co/