What is the true impact on a person as a fan? What if you were also an artist? Beyond just music, fandoms can shape lifestyles, personal values, creativity, career paths, and so much more. In this episode of Fan Power, host Carly Glass sits down with guest Ella McBride who can speak on all of these topics with experience from both perspectives.

Together, they dive into the power of artists, music, connection, and fan culture. From the emotional connection with artists and finding community to the massive support system a fanbase can be, tune in to see true personal experiences often occurring in the lives of fans and artists across the world.

Topic #1: The Fan Experience [1:05]

Carly and Ella sit down to discuss the artists who have had the biggest impact on them as fans and what aspects caught their attention. They touch on how much being a fan has fostered connections with others and influenced their lives in ways outside of simply listening to music.

Topic #2: Transitioning from Fan to Artist [8:30]

With the shift from being a dedicated fan to creating original music, they explore how an artist’s perspective can change on fan culture and artistry once making this transition. There is also a deeper understanding behind the true power and support fans can hold, along with aspiring to be as bold and vulnerable as the artists in the industry today. But how far is too far?

Topic #3: Fandoms Shaping Artistry [15:52]

Carly and Ella discuss how today’s successful smaller artists have inspired her to keep working towards her dreams. Not only that, but her favorite artists have a massive impact as creative influences for her own music. Find out if her career path would have been different without being so involved in fandoms!

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Episode Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2457607/episodes/16808449

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