The Artist Explains: Alex McArtor - 'Biggest Fan'
New York singer-songwriter Alex McArtor has released her new single ‘Biggest Fan’ - a track that allows her to show off her power voice and pensive soul. She took a moment to talk to us about the release.
Can you tell us what our new track ‘Biggest Fan’ is about?
“Biggest Fan” was one of the first songs that I ever wrote. I wrote it back when I was 15 years old and very much at the age of when you’re riding the wave of naivety, at the height of your fantasy and romanticism for new experiences and young love…basically the eclipse of the age of innocence. I grew up going to music festivals and concerts, which was very much a part of the culture of my youth. We looked at the people on stages as if they were immortal, totally entranced by their music and persona, as if they were singing just for us. The song “Superstar” by The Carpenters heavily inspired me when I wrote” Biggest Fan”, as well as an experience that I had this one time at a concert... I wanted to write a song that expressed the idea that sometimes people, or things, are better left untouched for the sake of not killing the magic, or the fantasy that surrounds them…the mystery of the unknown. Now, when I close my eyes and hear this song, it takes me back to when everything was new…before reality creeped in. I guess you could say this song is a departure from naivety and youthful romanticism to the ultimate understanding and bitter sweetness of reality.
Where as the track recorded, and can you share with us any behind the scenes stories from the record process?
I recorded this song with my good friend Aaron Kelley with AK Songworks in Dallas. He produced my first two EPs, Spoken Word and Heart Talk Vol. I.
What do you hope your listeners take from the track?
I hope they can find it relatable. I think everyone has been starstruck at some point.