We had the good fortune of connecting with Jude Wallace and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jude, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I pursue an artistic and creative career because it’s what brings my life purpose. I feel lost without creating. It’s what my mind, body, and spirit is meant to do. For me, there really is nothing like writing and performing music. The energy and connection is irreplicable. It makes my heart flutter and makes me want to jump with excitement at the same time. The rush is pure happiness.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
At my core, I am a songwriter and performer. I’ve been writing and performing since I was 6 years old but it wasn’t until I studied abroad in England and connected with music producers that my understanding of specifically recording music really developed. And with that, I explored myself as an artist and dabbled in different genres. I’ve always had a love for rock n roll and after dabbling in different genres, I realized that rock n roll with a pop element is my preferred genre. Right now, I’m most excited about my upcoming album this year and performing it live! It is so true to me and who I am as an artist and it just feels so right. I’m so ready to release more music and perform and share my art with the world!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If I had a friend or family visiting, I would definitely take them to have the best Mexican food in Phoenix. Arizona has some of the best in my opinion! I love to go on walks so I’d take them up North in Flagstaff, Sedona, or Pinetop to experience the beautiful nature Arizona has to offer as well.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My best friend, Avory Lent, is a star! She is an actress and creative at heart. She is an amazing photographer, videographer, and creator. I am so excited to see what work she puts out this year. Further, Kassandra Kraus, another photographer and videographer, is just brilliant. She puts heart into all of her creative endeavors and I truly believe her talent is limitless. You can find her on instagram at photobykassiani ! I love these strong women and thank you Voyage for providing the opportunity to share their talent!

Instagram: jude_wallace_

Facebook: Jude Wallace Music

Youtube: https://youtu.be/pG4DleaEDXE

Other: TikTok: jude_wallace_ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jude/1516642812 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6siFkdd92NyVXAgfsOZowQ?si=1KuRzqsXRu6WlXotojTOgg

Image Credits
Avory Lent Kassandra Kraus

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