AN INTERVIEW WITH SABRINA FALLAH 3: WSBS Radio & More
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Sabrina, this is our 3rd interview. A bit has probably changed since the last one. Can you tell us what’s new?
SABRINA FALLAH: The biggest things that have changed are that I finally got my music spinning on FM college/university radio stations and having my first mainstream radio interview on WSBS radio.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: We know you were recently interviewed by a major FM radio. Can you tell us more about that?
SABRINA FALLAH: I got the opportunity to be interviewed on WSBS Radio based in Massachusetts in the United States on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019.
Ron Carson interviewed me on the air and also included my songs "The Frontline” and "Hurt" to be played. It was my first big FM radio interview and I was very excited for it. To this day, I still can't believe I got to my goal of being on mainstream radio.
Ron Carson wrote a blog post about me on WSBS Radio (860 AM and 94.1 FM) website the day before my interview, "We Will Chat With A Talented Singer from North of The Border" https://wsbs.com/we-will-chat-with-a-talented-singer-from-north-of-the-border/ . You can also listen to the full radio interview on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI06ckjsh-g .
ARTIST’S HOUSE: How did you prepare for it? Were you nervous?
SABRINA FALLAH: Honestly, before an interview I listen to Green Day to relax and get my mind ready for it. I just be myself and go along with it. Also, I feel that being a bit nervous is good for me, it makes me do things a lot better.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Besides Joan Jett, are there any other singers you would compare your singing to? What’s unique about your own voice and style to you?
SABRINA FALLAH: I have been told that I sound like Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, the Cramberries, and Melissa Ethridge. I love that I have my own vocal style with rasp and edge, which I add in when I sing.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Do you prefer upbeat or softer songs more?
SABRINA FALLAH: I love both upbeat and softer songs, both are wonderful to listen to.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Do you recommend other artists use LinkedIn to get discovered too? What’s the best social media for an artist to promote themselves at?
SABRINA FALLAH: Honestly, I was shocked that I was discovered on LindkedIn. I never thought that would be the site I would have gotten noticed on. All artists should be on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Soundcloud, ReverbNation, any social media possible.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: How was it like at the beginning of being discovered? What steps did you take at first to get where you are today?
SABRINA FALLAH: When I got discovered I was very happy, because I wanted to get noticed in the music industry and I knew how hard it was to get there. I worked very hard to get where I am today. I performed a lot, wrote a lot of music, recorded, released music, pushed my music to online and college/university radio stations, joined all the social media outlets and kept them updated day to day. I just kept on pushing myself to get my music heard.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Which song was your favorite song to perform back then? What’s your current favorite song to perform?
SABRINA FALLAH: When I first started to perform, in addition to my own original songs, I performed "Nobody's Home" by Avril Lavigne a lot. My current favourite song to perform would be "In These Arms" by Bon Jovi. I also have to include "Good Riddance" by Green Day.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: What are the best top 3 songs on your compilation CD, in your opinion?
SABRINA FALLAH: That is a very hard question for me to answer. I love all of my songs.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Who designed your website?
SABRINA FALLAH: No one specific, various people like family and friends helped out.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: What do you do before your concerts? How do you prepare to “rock the house”?
SABRINA FALLAH: Before my shows, I warm up my vocals, then I listen to a lot of Green Day to relax.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: How was it like growing up in Canada for you?
SABRINA FALLAH: I love being from Canada. It is a beautiful country.We have all 4 seasons, but winter is the longest and very cold. Also, if I may say so, Canadians are very kind and friendly people.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Any news on when an American tour will start? Are there any specific venues you’d want to perform at, whether right now or in the future?
SABRINA FALLAH: I would love to tour America, it would be so much fun. I would perform anywhere I get the opportunity to.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: What kind of hairstyle do you like and would like to get on yourself?
SABRINA FALLAH: I used to have short spiky hair like Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day. I would definitely get that hair style again.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Which Bon Jovi songs would you like to cover? Will you do a studio version of those covers?
SABRINA FALLAH: I do cover Bon Jovi songs. I would love to do a studio version of "In These Arms".
ARTIST’S HOUSE: What songs would you like to perform at the WSBS studio when you visit?
SABRINA FALLAH: I would perform any songs that they would love me to sing for them.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: How difficult or easy is it to get radio interviews?
SABRINA FALLAH: It can be very difficult, but if you have done a lot, it will be easier to get them, especially on online radio stations. To get on mainstream radio is a lot harder, but if you keep going and push harder, it can happen.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Do you plan to do more radio interviews like this in the future?
SABRINA FALLAH: I would love and look forward to having more mainstream radio interviews in the future.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Any other radio stations you’d like to be interviewed by?
SABRINA FALLAH: I would love to get interviewed by any radio stations who would like to interview me.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: What are your favorite colors?
SABRINA FALLAH: My favourite colours are green, purple, blue, black, and silver.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: What are some songs that would be on your high school playlist?
SABRINA FALLAH: The bands I was listening to in high school were Michelle Branch, Green Day, Simple Plan, Avril Lavigne, Saves The Day, Good Charlotte, Jojo, Hedley, Evanescence, etc.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: How do you pronounce “gif”?
SABRINA FALLAH: Giffff
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Do you have a friendly relationship with the virtual assistant in your phone (Siri, Alexa, etc)?
SABRINA FALLAH: Yes, I am very nice to Siri.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: What do you usually crave for breakfast?
SABRINA FALLAH: If I could have pancakes everyday I would.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: How important is love for you?
SABRINA FALLAH: I believe love is very important in life. Love could be the feelings you have for your family, friends, pets, or the person you are with. Love is a good thing in life, but of course it can also hurt.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Are there any instruments you wish to learn?
SABRINA FALLAH: I would love to learn how to play the drums.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: Do you prefer a more simple and laid-back or more crazy and fast-paced life? Why?
SABRINA FALLAH: It doesn't really matter, as long as I stay busy I will be happy.
ARTIST’S HOUSE: What would you like to say to anyone who is reading this interview right now?
SABRINA FALLAH: Thank you for taking the time to read my interview in Artist's House. Just remember, never ever give up on your dreams!
NOVEMBER 2019