Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your childhood impacted your musical direction?
A: Growing up, music was a huge part of my life. From ages 8 to 15, I was in a family band with my siblings and our friend Mike. We practiced every Sunday, with my dad leading the charge. My brother played drums, I sang and played guitar, my sister was on keys, and Mike handled bass. Looking back, that experience probably shaped my musical ability more than I realized at the time, giving me the discipline and foundation that stuck with me.
Q: How are you planning on growing your fan base and sharing your music with the world? What message do you have for anyone who is about to discover “Evan Kreutz”?
A: I’m working on growing my fan base through social media, trying to stay consistent and maintain a presence. That said, I prefer a more natural and organic route when it comes to connecting with people. I know I need to start playing live shows and would love to get a band together—it’s like nobody wants to jump on a stagnant train, so I’m focusing on building momentum and creating something exciting for others to get behind.
Q: Who is the most inspiring artist for you right now? And where do you find inspiration for making music?
A: I’m all over the place, but right now I really like RoyalOtis. They’re an easy band to like—their music feels fun and authentic. I also love whoever sings “Tied Up” (I think it’s Parchment?) and Jungle. Still Woozy and Dominic Fike are closest to my sound, but I’d love to get closer to Steely Dan—you can’t feel bad listening to them.
Q: Can you tell us about the story or message behind the song, “Dandelion.”?
A: “Dandelion” captures the bittersweet beauty of loving someone you can’t hold onto. It’s about savoring fleeting moments while knowing they’re bound to drift away, like a dandelion carried by the wind.
Q: How would you describe your sound in one word for potential listeners?
A: I’d describe my sound as “catchy,” musically driven by memorable hooks that stick with you. Lyrically, it leans toward being “tongue-in-cheek,” adding a playful or sharp edge to the songs.
Q: Did you face any challenges while writing or recording “Dandelion”?
A: Surprisingly, “Dandelion” came together effortlessly—it all flowed to me at once. I don’t usually use the word “channeled” because it feels overused, but in this case, it really did feel like it came naturally, which makes it all the more special to me.
Q: What is the message of your music? And what are your goals as an artist?
A: The message of my music is to embrace life as yourself—the highs, the lows, all of it—because you only get to be you once. I want my songs to feel fun but have depth, much like how I see myself. If you’re not enjoying life, then what’s the point? My goal is to make a sustainable living creating and performing music for people who feel the same way I do.
Q: Who is your dream artist to collaborate with? (dead or alive)
A: My dream collaborators would be Steely Dan, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elton John, Frank Ocean, Harry Styles (or his producer), RoyalOtis, Still Woozy, Justin Bieber, and Mac Miller.
Q: What is your advice for people interested in pursuing music as a career or for those trying to enter the industry?
A: Do it because it makes you happy. That goes for anything, really—if you’re not happy doing it, or it starts to feel like work, then you’re not doing it for the pure love of it, and it’ll drive you crazy.
Q: If you could go back in time and give a younger you some words of wisdom, what would they be?
A: Go for it. Right now, I work a 9-5 to support my music career, which was always the plan, but if I could go back, I’d tell myself to take more risks. I turned down opportunities because I wanted stability, but I wish I had embraced being wrong and trusted that if I really wanted it, I’d make it happen. It’s harder now that I’m older, but my passion is still the same. I also wish I had leaned into the non-musical side of the industry when I was younger—I had a platform on Vine, but I deleted my following because of bullying. If I could do it again, I’d push past that and fully commit.
