Interview: Los Angeles Singer-Songwriter Walter Discusses Her Single and Short Film "Overdose"
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“Writing music is my way of processing what I experience in life so I can find some meaning in it.”
How did you get started as an artist and songwriter? Also, who are some singer-songwriters that have been inspirations to you throughout the years?
I dealt with depression as a child and music was always my outlet. Not just playing it, but writing it as well. As life got more complicated and difficult, music was what I always turned to. There's no judgement in music.
My sisters raised me on Ani Difranco and to this day I can't think of anyone who has been more of an inspiration. I find her to be raw and unapologetic in all of her music. Her vulnerability is something I strive for in my own writing.
We're blown away by your new song and short film, "Overdose"; tell us about your creative process for the song itself and what it represents.
I'm a recovering alcoholic and addict. “Overdose” is essentially the story of where it all began and the dark places my mind takes me. I've had suicidal thoughts most of my life and on the day I wrote this, the thoughts were enticing. So I drove home, sat down on my piano, hit the record button and that's how "Overdose" appeared.
Who directed the "Overdose" visual and how did you come up with its treatment?
A very close friend of mine, Brennen McMurray. He was the only person I could trust behind the camera when I was that emotionally naked. Brennen and I locked ourselves in an apartment for two days and that's how this video was shot.
Brennen understood my experiences and found a way to illustrate that pain on screen.
What are some things that inspire your creativity as a singer-songwriter when developing new music?
Writing music is my way of processing what I experience in life so I can find some meaning in it.
With "Overdose" now released, what are some of your goals musically for the remainder of 2020?
I think there's only one ultimate goal, which is to comfort people the way that music comforts me.