Daily Inspiration: Meet Jeremy Squires

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jeremy Squires.

Alright, thank you for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Well, I taught myself guitar and piano by ear and I started writing songs and playing in bands when I was about 13/14 yrs old. I’ve always been Into so many different styles of music. I started out playing in punk bands as well as indie rock and I’ve always played singer/songwriter-type stuff. I don’t want to be boxed into one genre. Each one of my albums sounds different but familiar.

I’ve worked very hard to get where I am right now. It was not easy. I’m 42. I have been in this industry for a very long time and I’ve seen all the good, bad, and ugly. I’ve learned from past mistakes and I will always take a more DIY approach no matter who I work with in terms of record labels, management, and so on. I make sure I surround myself with people I trust 100% and that love my music. That’s why I love my current record label. Blackbird Record Label (Manda and Eric) truly is amazing.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No, unfortunately, it has not been a smooth road for me. I have worked very hard to get to where I am today in terms of my music career, and passions and to achieve even just the most realistic goals. I have fought and struggled with mental illness my entire life and I have endured a tremendous amount of loss. I am very lucky to have finally found a team that believes in me and fans that are truly engaged and helped by my music, photography, poetry, etc.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a singer/songwriter, musician multi-instrumentalist, and recording/touring artist. I have 14 albums as well as other projects and releases. I am a photographer as well and it helps me to express myself in different ways that I can’t with music. I combine my poetry and photography sometimes and it inspires me and opens doors to other creative outlets.

I am most known for my music career. I am proud of everything that I do that has helped people to get through their hardships and helped them to find beauty in places that they would not expect. I think what sets me apart from others is how prolific I am and how I try to truly connect to my fans on a genuinely personal level.

Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs, or other resources you think our readers should check out?
I like to stay away from anything that could distract me in my daily life. I have a routine and I write, meditate, take photographs and spend time with my people to help me live my best life and to stay creative. However, I am a huge movie nerd. Especially, 80s horror.

Contact Info:

• Website: jeremysquires.org
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejeremysquiresmusic/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremysquiresmusic
• Twitter: @Jeremysquires1
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jeremysquiresmusic
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jeremy-squires?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1&si=351870E72C8D423FA8923D027F0E803F&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
• Other: https://jeremysquires.bandcamp.com/