What happens when a young metal vocalist goes from screaming in her car to signing with major record labels and sharing stages with some of the biggest names in heavy music? And what happens when success comes faster than you ever expected?
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On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS, Chris Akin welcomes Addison, the creative force behind SHOWING TEETH, for an honest conversation about her unexpected rise, the realities of the music business, and the personal experiences that inspired her release, *A Fate Worse Than Loneliness*.
Addison didn’t start Showing Teeth with some carefully calculated industry plan. She was writing songs, practicing her screams in her car, and posting videos online. Those videos exploded, attracting attention from musicians, fans, and eventually record companies. Before long, she was balancing a full-time job with meetings involving executives promising to turn her music into something much bigger.
But was that actually what she wanted?
Addison opens up about her initial reluctance to sign with Republic Records and Spinefarm, the pressure of suddenly attracting millions of streams, and why impressive numbers don’t necessarily mean she’s comfortable with success. She also explains why maintaining creative independence matters more to her than chasing whatever sound happens to be popular.
The conversation goes deeper into the music itself, including the personal meaning behind *A Fate Worse Than Loneliness*, her decision to embrace both aggressive screaming and melodic vocals, and how her upbringing influenced the anger and emotion driving her songwriting.
Chris and Addison also discuss her experiences touring with President, performing alongside major artists like Bring Me The Horizon, and dealing with the internet’s obsession with labeling emerging musicians as industry plants. Addison reveals why performing for an audience that doesn’t know her music can be more exciting than playing for established fans, and why smaller venues can sometimes be more intimidating than massive stages.
**FROM VIRAL VIDEOS TO THE BIG STAGE — IS SHOWING TEETH JUST GETTING STARTED?**
This isn’t another interview filled with rehearsed answers about how amazing everything is. It’s a look at what happens when a passionate musician suddenly finds herself navigating an industry that wants to turn her creativity into a business.
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