Pleased To Meet You: Miranda Fling

Since our friends at Bohemian Foundation, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, and 105.5 The Colorado Sound have put together Sonic Spotlight, a virtual music showcase aimed at highlighting emerging talent in the area, we decided to resurrect a classic feature called Pleased To Meet You, The (once print only) interview series where we find fresh talent in the area and give them a shout out.

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Who are you, where are you from, and what’s your band/artist name?

My name is Miranda Fling and I was born and raised in Colorado. I moved to Fort Collins three years ago to attend CSU.

Are you excited to be part of Sonic Spotlight?

I am so pumped to be a part of Sonic Spotlight because I have so much to learn, not only about making music but about being a part of a local music community and building connections through that as well.

What venue was/is your favorite place to perform as a band?

I’ve actually never performed original music at a venue. I am, however, comfortable performing in front of large crowds due to my theater & national anthem experience. Due to covid (and the fact that I just started producing my own music in 2020), I have only performed my original music a handful of times in front of small crowds.

Who are the local bands that you look up to?

I am pretty new to the music scene in Fort Collins, however, thanks to Sonic Spotlight, I have come to know of a few more local bands. I can honestly say though, that I have been really inspired by the other artists in Sonic Spotlight and have looked up a lot to the ways in which they each individually engage with their audience through social media and other platforms.

What record (from any artist) is one that you love the most?

It is hard for me to choose a favorite album, but one that I would say I have been heavily influenced by Pure Heroine by Lorde. I listened to this album at a young age and was drawn to Lorde’s vocal style and harmonies. I also look up to her lyrics and appreciate how she writes in a poetic yet relatable and tangible manner.

Who do you want to play a show with someday?

My pipe dream artist that I would love to play a show with someday is Gracie Abrams because I feel like we have similar styles and target audiences. However, thinking in a short term trajectory, I would love to play a show with any of the other artists who are a part of Sonic Spotlight!

Who are the other artists you are excited to see/hear from that are participating in Sonic Spotlight?

I am SO pumped to hear what all of the other artists are showcasing! I am so excited to hear Woozy by Macy Warner – I’ve been listening to her other releases and have been loving them. That being said, I have been following the other participants closely and love everything they have been releasing as well!

What are your plans for the future?

Sonic Spotlight has caused me to completely rethink the way I am approaching music. Though I still consider it a hobby that I love and am deeply passionate about, Sonic Spotlight has allowed me to explore some other possibilities such as actually performing live and pursuing music as a career. At this point, I still consider myself a little hesitant to fully pursue music, but throughout this year, I have gained a lot of confidence in my music. I also plan on releasing my first EP no later than January 2021!

Sonic Spotlight is a brand-new virtual music showcase and competition brought to you by Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 105.5 The Colorado Sound, and Bohemian Foundation.

Selected artists and bands will get a chance to work with industry experts, connect with creative peers, receive radio airplay, create a professional music video, win prizes, and level up their music.

This fall, Sonic Spotlight presents two virtual showcases featuring some of the region’s most talented emerging musicians. The Sonic Round kicks things off with never-before-heard radio-ready tracks from all 8 artists taking over the airwaves on 105.5 The Colorado Sound and 90.5 KCSU. The program then culminates in the Spotlight Round, which will debut music videos from each finalist created during the program with professional support in an exciting, interactive online broadcast.

A panel of music industry veterans will be present throughout the program and will determine which artists advance, and ultimately which finalist is named winner of Sonic Spotlight 2020.

All Sonic Spotlight showcases, mentorship sessions, and artist opportunities will be held virtually.