Campfire to College - Jessie Gosling
Originally posted on Barrietoday.com as part of the Scene Setter series (#8 - Jan 2, 2022). Before their names were lit up on marquees around the world or headlined generation-defining festivals, artists spanning across all genres of music shared one thing in common: they all had to start somewhere. While rocketing popularity or acclaim can feel like it is achieved overnight, working musicians spend years crafting their sound in the hopes of reaching an audience that shares their thoughts, feelings and connects genuinely through music. Behind every release is an artist with a story to tell and there is something very special when the storyteller is from our hometown. 18-year-old Barrie local Jessie Gosling offers a unique glance into her world on her debut EP Forewarning, released on Friday. I had the opportunity to talk to Jessie about her journey as a musician and the development of her debut release. Richard: How long have you been pla...