Nicole Alexis (N/A): The DIY Grind, ADHD as a Superpower, and 'Mirrors and Smoke'

About this episode

Nicole Alexis discusses her journey as an independent artist and the creative process behind her upcoming EP, 'Mirrors and Smoke'.

"Modern alternative music doesn’t need a machine behind it—just vision, grit, and truth." Today on Jrodconcerts: The Podcast, we’re joined by Nashville’s own Nicole Alexis (stylized as N/A). After years of being the secret weapon behind the scenes for other artists, Nicole is stepping into the spotlight as a true one-woman operation. As a producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist, she has built a massive community of hundreds of thousands by staying fiercely independent and refreshingly transparent. In this episode, we go deep into the mental and emotional architecture of her upcoming EP, Mirrors and Smoke (out April 17). We discuss: The Internal Battle: The reality of being your own producer and learning when to "separate" from the work. Creative Focus: How Nicole channels the chaos of an ADHD brain into technical precision and vulnerable songwriting. The Soul of a Cover: How she finds the emotional core in her viral loops of bands like New Found Glory and My Chemical Romance. Full Circle Moments: Looking back on opening for Blondie and performing at Vans Warped Tour. The "Gray Area": The inspiration behind her new single, "Just A Friend," and the frustration of emotional…

People in this episode

Host: Jamie A Rodriguez

Guest: Nicole Alexis

Topics covered

• DIY music production
• ADHD and creativity
• independent artists
• emotional songwriting
• music industry experiences

Keywords

• Nicole Alexis
• Mirrors and Smoke
• ADHD
• music production
• independent artist
• emotional songwriting
• Nashville

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Found Glory, My Chemical Romance, Blondie, Vans Warped Tour

Books & works: Mirrors and Smoke, Just A Friend

Places: Nashville

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