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Podcast guestFiona Hayes
Twin Cities singer-songwriter writing alt-rock and punk inspired by '90s women-led bands like No Doubt and Hole, signed to Whiplash Records.
Fiona Hayes is a Twin Cities singer-songwriter who writes alt-rock and punk songs inspired by '90s women-led bands such as No Doubt, Veruca Salt and Hole, along with newer artists like Mannequin Pussy, Olivia Rodrigo and Paramore. Fiona plays three to five shows a month with a band of musicians the same age, met through School of Rock, and records with producer Abe Anderson at Cloud Factory. An album is planned through Whiplash Records.
On the Minnesota Music Note
The Minnesota Music Note - Ep 56 - Fiona Hayes: Building a Music Career at 15
2mo ago
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- Fiona says music works like a "shield" for feelings that are hard to say out loud in normal conversation.
- The song "I'm Losing Again" switches between 6/8 and 5/8, and Fiona thinks of the two time signatures as the song's two opposing feelings.
- As a kid, Fiona stood on tree stumps around the neighborhood performing KISS songs, after falling for the band in the Scooby-Doo KISS movie.
- Fiona's first concert was Gwen Stefani, and early No Doubt is a big influence on Fiona's stage outfits.
- Fiona learned guitar by writing songs rather than following YouTube tutorials, and picked up bass the same way.
- Fiona's band members all met in School of Rock.
- A New York band, Cat Crash, reached out to have Fiona open for them at Pillar Forum.
- Fiona once played a four-hour farmers market show and got a small scar on a fingertip from playing so long.
- Dream venues include First Avenue, the 7th St Entry and the Varsity Theater.
- Recommended Abby, the front woman of Honey Girl, as a future guest.
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