Today we’d like to introduce you to Wyatt Reichart
Hi Wyatt, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Leo Niño started as a solo project during my freshman year at the University of South Carolina. I was writing and recording in my dorm room, just experimenting with sounds inspired by a lot of the ‘bedroom pop’ music that was coming out at the time. Since then, it has grown into a full band made up of some very good friends of mine, including a mutual friend, David Abdulrahman, that I met through my childhood guitar teacher.
We’ve been gradually playing more shows, this year has felt like a positive step in the right direction- especially with the opportunity to perform at St. Pat’s Fest in Five Points this year. We’ve also got new music coming out this year and we’re constantly learning and evolving as a group. It’s been a great journey so far and has brought a lot of great people into my life that I am very thankful for.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Being a musician in today’s day and age comes with its own set of challenges- a lot of independent artists face adversity with music being primarily on streaming these days. On top of that, this stage of life is naturally transitional for a lot of people, so we’ve had some changes along the way. But we continue to grow together as a group and maintain a positive outlook because we care so much about music at the end of the day.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I write the songs and manage Leo Niño. It may not sound like a lot but it is a job that requires specializing in a lot of different facets of life. Marketing, booking, writing. It’s very similar to how I’d imagine owning your own personal business, which can feel chaotic but still very rewarding when things work out. I’m most proud of the community we have been able to build through our music.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
The most important lesson I’ve learned along the way has been to stay true to yourself.
Everyone is gonna have a perception or opinion of you that you may not be able to change, but it ultimately doesn’t matter.
What matters to me is the positive impact you can have on people through the power of music and real connection.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://leoninomusic.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonino.mp3/?hl=en
