Hello again! I’m pleased to share a second interview with you on this fine Friday. For this go around, I’m joined by solo artist, Grady Kukovich. Having walked away from the band life to be a lone wolf, Grady explains that decision, what it’s like to create music on his own, and what is next for him on this new journey…

MSBM: Let’s get into this! What is your history as a vocalist, Grady? Are you self-taught, from a musically-inclined family, or anything like that? Who influenced you?

Grady: My mom was a competitive vocalist in high school, and my dad was a vocalist/musician throughout the 80’s. I am self taught; I believe the ability to sing is inherited. When I heard Dimebag playing the guitar, I knew I wanted to be a Rockstar. I’ve never been influenced by anyone vocally.

MSBM: You mentioned before the interview that you used to be in a band. What is your experience with that and what made you decide being a solo artist is the right path for you?

Grady: My experience of being in a band personally was a waste of time. I decided that being a solo artist was a better option for me because I did all of the writing, and I had a vision of what I wanted to do in music and the message I was trying to convey was completely opposite of what the other band members wanted to do. I felt like I was carrying the weight of the other band members, and I thought why stay in a band when I can do it all by myself and better.

MSBM: So, I assume when it comes to the music creation process, you find this new path to be more personalized and self-controlled?

Grady: It actually comes a lot easier for me. It is more personalized and I can mold songs into what I want with a personal message without having someone with an opposing idea.

MSBM: And what kinds of things do you write about?

Grady: Generally everything relevant in the world and life at the time.

MSBM: That definitely brings about a variety of topics, emotions, and events that I’m sure many, many people could relate to. So, what projects are you working on currently?

Grady: I am currently writing new solo singles and plan to do collaborations with other artists as well.

MSBM: I can’t wait to see what you cook up and who you will be doing that “cooking” with! I noticed that you seem to prefer using TikTok to promote your music, as most artists seemingly do now. How are things going on there for you?

Grady: Actually, I have wasted a year on promoting my music on Facebook, Instagram. I have done on TikTok in a week organically, what I couldn’t do on Facebook or Instagram in a year.

MSBM: Well, I’m glad you found a platform that works for you! Your music deserves to be heard. Since you mentioned future collaborations, I have to ask, if you could pick any artist to feature on one of your tracks, who would it be?

Grady: Sadly, the artist I would prefer to do a collaboration with are gone, but things are brewing that will involve more well-known artist being featured with me.

MSBM: I understand what you mean. We’ve lost so many great and talented musicians. But there’s still many here with us for you to make music magic with! Do you perform shows as a solo artist or are you more of a studio/recording artist at the moment?

Grady: I haven’t performed a show as a solo artist yet; I am brand new to being a solo artist but shows will be getting booked soon.

MSBM: Awesome! What do you hope to accomplish within the year?

Grady: I hope to put out music that other people can relate to, and love to listen to-and if I have done that, then I have done my job as an artist.

MSBM: Love it! Any additional details you’d like for the audience to know?

Grady: Good music coming from guys who stay true to their Metal roots.

Follow Grady Kukovich on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialgradykukovich?_t=8Zzq2E5d29W&_r=1

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