Exposed Vocals: How did you hear about Exposed Vocals? What made you decide to sign up?
Sadie Vada: I heard about Exposed Vocals while doing some regular social media networking. Any opportunity that is beneficial for an unsigned artist is an opportunity you’ll find me supporting.
Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
Sadie Vada: I was born and raised in Brockton, MA. In addition to my home city having a profound affect on my upbringing, we traveled every chance we got as a family. We had very nomadic summers. Each place I have lived and traveled has affected my artistry. I don’t know if I made a conscious choice to become an artist, it just kind of happened.
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
Sadie Vada: I took Sadie from a song. I’ve used it as a pseudonym since I was a kid. Vada came from an ex-nightmare. It was supposed to be an insult but it’s been working out fine for me, so that’ unfortunate for him.
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
Sadie Vada: I’m indifferent at the moment. I think that everyone deserves to get paid for their work, but I also feel like I’m in the ‘intern’ stage.
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?
Sadie Vada: Hustle, darlings. Don’t stop. If you ever feel like you’ve done enough and can call it a day, You haven’t. Get back out there and do more. Network, network, network.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
Sadie Vada: Doesn’t everyone? Some thing are out of your control. Laugh it off and stay professional is my course of action. In Cruel Miracle, we also record all our performances on GoPros so we can watch them later and learn. Our goal is to make every show better than the last.
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
Sadie Vada: We are working on touring. For now we have a steady flow of gigs, but I can’t wait to be on the road and traveling. I love experiencing different places, audiences and scenes.
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
Sadie Vada: Songwriting comes from experiences. I feel like as an audience member if you have trouble finding a passionate connection with a song, then the writer probably wasn’t feeling one when they penned it. I try to write with passion. My process in doing so is both complicated and simple. I have many receipt papers, napkins and notes that can’t be thrown away as they’ve had lyrics scrawled on them.
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?
Sadie Vada: I do! www.cruelmiracle.com, and our album ‘Manifesto’ is on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, etc… We are huge advocated of social media and online music platforms. They are such a great way to quickly and efficiently share your music. I also have my personal page www.sadievada.com.
Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?
Sadie Vada: Oh gosh. I love at least one song from every genre. I have a lot of old cajun music on there that I may be the only one who listens to. I think any love song, or romantic pop ballad on my playlist would be embarrassing to me because it’s unexpected of me to listen to. But, honestly I listen to everything.
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
Sadie Vada: I would pay off my student loans. After rent it would be recording and distribution costs. I am an avid couponer and dollar store shopper so I feel like I could stretch that cash pretty far. A lot of stuff would be getting checked off my bucket list with a years time and some extra cash.
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
Sadie Vada: Cruel Miracle was fortunate enough to work with Alex “the Great” Allinson at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Cambridge, MA. My solo stuff was all recorded with Bill Bell, www.billbellmusic.com in Los Angeles. As far as home studio upgrades? I could stand for some home recording equipment.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Sadie Vada: Any and every way that I can. Again, I’m an ‘intern’ in the music industry. You have to hustle at your job and start at the bottom rung of the ladder. What works best for me is to stay true to who I am and what my sound is. Once I have that down I navigate any and all opportunities that suit me. If I could never sleep that would be ideal.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
Sadie Vada: I’d rock with Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Steven Tyler, and Juliette Lewis. I’d love to get on stage with Buddy Guy. There’s so many great and influential artists, this is a tough question!
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
Sadie Vada: Cruel Miracle’s debut album, ‘Manifesto’ is out now which I am very excited about! Sadie Vada EP is available online as well. Lots of moving and shaking.
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
Sadie Vada: I went to school for writing, so writing. I do that now though also so I guess it would be something less selfish than artistry. I would probably pursue the medical field in some fashion.
Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?
Sadie Vada: I was allowed to pick out two albums on a trip to, it was either KMart or Bradlees and I chose Dolly Parton and BBKing. I played them a ridiculous number of times on my little stereo. When I was older and had babysitting money I bought my first album which was Eve6. I was obsessed with ‘Inside Out’ like everyone was then and poured over the lyric sheet.
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
Sadie Vada: I try to never sleep. My professional life, social life and music life have become one entangled circle. There isn’t much separation..
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2015?
Sadie Vada: More gigs! More music! Moving forward!
