Rachel Eisenstat shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Rachel, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Over the last two summers, I got really into paddleboarding. I had never done it before, and now I am all in. I got to boards, one for going at a chill pace, and one for speed and agility…that one takes a ton of core to not fall, and I love the challenge. I love being out on the water.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Luke Miller and I comprise the indie dance duo Sugar Nova. He’s also the keys/guitarist/composer for the jamtronica band Lotus, and I’ve been a freelance singer and have had various projects around Denver for a number of years. Sugar Nova is just a few years old, and we’re putting the finishing touches on our sophomore album, “House of the Jaguar.” In the studio, we’ve collaborated with quite a few musicians from a variety of genres, including G. Love, members of the Motet and The Main Squeeze, Cloudchord, and more. When we play live, it’s a combination of electronic production with live guitar and vocals. The vibe is kind of an afternoon beach party or the late night comedown before dawn.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
Algorithms, and the way they craftily highlight our divisions and reward the most extreme positions on social media, and the way they’ve changed our relationship with music and the artists who create it. And what restores bonds? Hanging out. In real life. Without a tight schedule.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
It seems trite now, but when I was almost 30, I thought my time as a musician was pretty much up. My band had just broken up, and I was really exhausted from working a full time day job while gigging, writing, recording, and trying to promote my music on top of a career. I figured if I hadn’t “made it” by 30, it was over. I had no idea that my best days as an artist and performer were ahead.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
That art, and for me music in particular, is a key ingredient for living life together on this beautiful and heartbreaking planet. I hope to keep creating in some way until my last day. And I think if each of us made time for creativity and making art, we’d feel a lot more at peace with ourselves and ultimately with each other.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Trying to keep up with emails and texts.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://sugarnovamusic.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarnovamusic
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SugarNovaMusic/
- Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@sugarnova2123
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sugarnovamusic
- Other: https://sugarnova.bandcamp.com
Image Credits
Adam Berta
Julia Duckworth
Kristopher George
Alex Grande
