Kazmyn Zercher shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Kazmyn , thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: When was the last time you felt true joy?
I moved to Nashville earlier this year, and though there has been many moments that have brought me a sense of joy, it is often met with this desire to keep it going, a yearning that can easily turn into anxiety for fear of losing what I have created since I’ve built my communities here. One really special thing I’ve done more since I moved to Nashville is having the chance to be a part of other peoples musical endeavors, one of which being Weston Hunter. He’s folky and raw and honest, and we were able to do a nine-song studio session for his solo project. Jumping around and learning his lyrics and just being a part of a bigger group of people speaking truths is so so special and brought me a sense of joy that has lasted weeks on the end!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Well, Hi! My name’s Kazmyn! I’m a folk-americana singer and songwriter based out of Nashville, Tennessee, having moved here from Seattle in early 2025. I aim to be painfully honest in my lyrics and approach, in a way that people are drawn to listen to because they feel a part of themselves within my art. I simply went to create music so that we can all feel a little bit more heard. I’m working on a lot of different projects, as I do think that it’s important to collaborate as often as you can, and i always aim to turn my frustrations and questions into art (which is an answer and solution in itself). I write and record frequently with Joey Brodnax-
incredibly talented artist, writer and videographer- so you’ll most likely hear more music from us on the way, as well as some of my storytelling and folk-nature, which I am still trying to figure out how to put out into the world forever.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I honestly think that the only thing breaking bonds between people is this lack of honesty and intention that has become painfully normalized. The world is scary, and being yourself Is often conveyed as being and saying what you THINK people will respond well to, rather than what you want to be. I wish more people were honest. I am trying to be better at speaking up when necessary and not holding back for fear of rejection. Yes, I have lost people in my life due to my vocalness, but I also don’t feel a sense of regret regarding all that I could’ve said, if that makes sense. I think it can only help us all grow to be more upfront with every interaction, because, honestly, I need to work on taking criticism and advice myself, and as harsh as it could feel. It’s so imperative to relationships and it always makes me feel more connected to someone when they know that they can be truly honest with me, when it comes from a place of caring.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
It may not seem like it from my presence on social media, but I think that the fear of embarrassing myself has significantly held me back at times. Some of the people that go the most viral are willing to simply put it all out on the table, and when you have siblings that tease or put out the worst case scenario, and you watch people in your life joke about others cliche stunts of vulnerability, it makes you feel that much more scared to take a chance and put your art out there. I’ve been working to rewire my self to worry more about whether I like something that I’m putting out versus the anxiety surrounding other peoples level of interest. If I like it, people should see that and be invested in what I have to offer, right?
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. How do you differentiate between fads and real foundational shifts?
There are lots of different kinds of fads and passing trends nowadays. It goes so much further than clothing and dances on the internet, and I think that while they CAN boost your momentum for a moment or make you feel more ‘included’ in societies popularity bubble, they don’t make you feel more COMFORTABLE in your skin, and your individuality. I think foundational shifts are the things we see, hear or feel something right where we are. Sometimes it’s a call to action, but i think more important a foundational shift i’ve found to be encouraging is artists supporting artists. Collaborations becoming increasingly encouraged and relevant. PEOPLE SUPPORTING PEOPLE, instead of trying to constantly rise above and overperform. I’m not sure that answers the questions but I feel like i’m seeing more people show up on the internet as they ARE, and that is so important in terms of bringing us back to the beauty in simplicity of creating and sharing our art
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Are you tap dancing to work? Have you been that level of excited at any point in your career? If so, please tell us about those days.
Since I moved to Nashville, I have pushed every day to make music something that I can do full-time. Financially, it just isn’t paying the rent, but it doesn’t mean that I don’t love doing it each and every day. I’ve gone in and out of a few little part-time jobs, and nothing has felt like the right fit, so I keep coming back to music itself, and I often forget about the lack of money involved just because of how joyous it makes me. I feel like blasting your new tune over and over again in the car is the same thing as tap dancing to work. Sharing with a friend and feeling giddy, it’s something that I feel so lucky to experience and lately its been happening more days than not.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kazmyn.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kazmynz/?hl=en
- Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/@kazmynz
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/33MvRya7Aowzk32Yl2Rlhu?si=2L9Xz97VRjmjIUmUglginw
Image Credits
Dezi Zercher
