Charlotte Sometimes

We recently spoke with pop artist Charlotte Sometimes, regarding her new EP Sideways, her affairs with the music industry, and what the future holds for her.

Maria@RRR: Thanks for taking time to do this interview. Give us a bit of background on yourself and your career so far?`

Charlotte Sometimes: I've been performing since I was 3 as a dancer... then switched to music around 15. Signed to Crush Management when I was 16 and made my major debut in 2008 with Geffen Records. I toured the country about 8 times in a year and a half! It was crazy. I am currently unsigned and I am working with a new management company that I love! So in a way it's like I'm starting all over again.

Maria@RRR: Guide us through the writing and recording process for your new EP Sideways...

Charlotte Sometimes: When I left my management company at first I had a really bad taste in my mouth. I also had some really traumatic experiences on tour. I started to look at music and the people in the business as the enemy. I was in a really dark place. But even though I thought music was the enemy I couldn't help but write music! That's when I fell in love with it all over again and used the music to get out those bitter and hurt feelings so I could move on and have closure in my life.

Maria@RRR: What inspired the songs on the EP? What does the title mean?

Charlotte Sometimes: The songs were inspired by being letdown in the industry mostly. Feeling taken advantage of. Also falling in love! Ha but really, it's mostly about me coming into my own as an artist and not blaming anybody for anything just taking an in depth look at my life, my past, and deciding where to go from there... and also allowing myself to be upset and be ok with that.

Maria@RRR: In what ways are the songs similar or different to your previous material? They sound more acoustic...

Charlotte Sometimes: This EP is definitely more me. I come from folk-acoustic roots so I wanted to get back in touch with that. The beats were fun, but it doesn't reflect the music I listen to. I wanted it to be more tangible and real. I like playing small shows and really putting my heart into every word I sing, so this was an excellent chance to do that.

Maria@RRR: How do you feel you've changed as a person and musician since 2008's Waves And The Both Of Us?

Charlotte Sometimes: I am more humble and appreciative, but I am also so much stronger as a woman. I am not afraid to make people unhappy and I don't try to change what I can't change. I accept who I am and the people around me. Also, I am on crazy pills, so that just helps in general! haha!

My music reflects who I am now, so it's not all about boys! Its mostly about life experiences. I'm an adult now and most of the songs I wrote on Waves... I wrote when I was 16.

Maria@RRR: What prompted you to give the EP away to your fans for free?

Charlotte Sometimes: I thought of it as a re-education to what Charlotte Sometimes is all about. I thought it wasn't fair to charge people on something I made so personal. I wanted anyone who wanted it to have it. It's my gift to my fans for being so acceptive and loyal to me.

Maria@RRR: You are currently unsigned, right? How did this come about and what happened with your previous label, Geffen Records?

Charlotte Sometimes: Yes I am unsigned. Long story short. Geffen became Interscope and management and label never agreed on anything. It is what it is.

Maria@RRR: How did you get your start in the music industry?

Charlotte Sometimes: I did a showcase for Sony when I was 16... I was handing out my press kits and sending them everywhere! Just hoping someone would listen, and they did!

Maria@RRR: Now onto the future, are there plans to hit the road anytime soon?

Charlotte Sometimes: I'd love to tour again, but I can't really afford to fund my own tour right now. So I am hoping I can work that out soon!

Maria@RRR: Is the EP a taste of perhaps, an upcoming full-length album you may be working on?

Charlotte Sometimes: Yes! I am recording another 3 songs next week that will be added to the EP... then another 4 to make the album.

Maria@RRR: What does the next year hold in store for you?

Charlotte Sometimes: You tell me! ha

Maria@RRR: Before we leave you, what are your favorite albums of 2010 so far, and what releases are you looking forward to?

Charlotte Sometimes: Josh Ritter's new CD is amazing! What a brilliant writer and performer. I love everything he does! GET IT!

Maria@RRR: Thanks again for doing this interview. Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Charlotte Sometimes: You can pick up my EP FOR FREE HERE

Do as the lovely lady says and pick up her Sideways EP for free. Need some convincing (other than the fact that it's FREE)? Check out our review of the album here.