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The Music Industry Tried to Change Her… She Said NO | Charlotte Day - Full Time Musician | EP34
Episode 43
Wednesday, 22 April, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with one of the most versatile musicians we’ve featured on the podcast. Charlotte Day has experienced every level of the music industry: from being signed during the 90s dance era, to international releases with Soda Club, to working as a session vocalist with Dani Minogue and members of Hearsay. We explore her full journey — from recording vocals on a tape recorder as a kid, to navigating the local music scene, getting signed to a record label, and gaining international exposure in Japan. But when the music industry began pushing her to change, Charlotte made a defining decision: to step away and build a sustainable music career on her own terms. This episode is packed with real-world insight for gigging musicians, independent artists, and anyone trying to make a living from music. We talk about cover gigs, session work, vocal coaching, running a home studio, and creating multiple income streams as a full-time musician. If you’re an aspiring musician, local artist, or looking to turn music into a career, this conversation will give you a clear and honest perspective on what it really takes. Topics include: Music industry reality vs expectations How to make money as a gigging musician Building a full-time music career Vocal coaching and teaching income Independent artist mindset Tips for aspiring musicians 🔴 SUBSCRIBE for more episodes just like this 🔴 MOBILE: https://to.mysocial.io/s/BcKAkrpB8 DESKTOP: https://www.youtube.com/@theonemoresongcast/featured?sub_confirmation=1 MERCH STORE | BUY A T-SHIRT - SUPPORT THE CHANNEL theonemoresongcast.bigcartel.com 🕘Timestamps Introducing Charlotte Day | 0:00 Writing music with our host Lee Richards | 3:21 Childhood - recording vocals on a tape recorder/ vocal inspirations | 5:11 Childhood musical aspirations | 12:43 What was local music like in the 1990's | 15:27 How to keep cover gig's interesting | 18:24 Getting signed to a record label | 23:41 First international release Soda Club Anthem Alert | 28:54 Life as a session vocalist | 35:21 Finding a love for cover gigs | 40:57 What was it like for full time musicians during covid? | 48:13 How to succeed as a singing teacher | 50:37 Why you should collaborate with other musicians | 58:02 What the most enjoyable part of a career in music? | 1:02:45 Why have you stopped releasing your own music? | 1:10:57 How to host an open mic | 1:13:38 Advice for someone aspiring to have a career in music | 1:27:21 🎧 Listen to us on: Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-one-more-song-cast/id1674747094 SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/5sssQH0xZORap60s7MaWyh?si=zPKjZeKgQHG8j92fGHZc3w SOCIALS | Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TOMScast1 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theonemoresongcast/ Tik Tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theonemoresongcast CHARLOTTE DAY SOCIALS | WEBSITE | https://www.charlotteday.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/charlottedayvocals YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/charlottedayvocals SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/artist/2l6uPc5FrBj3waIawUNANF?si=4nkKDBCdT6aHmd-0fAOEuw&nd=1&dlsi=4940d248cae94374 🎸 Follow our gigs | Luke | https://www.facebook.com/lukebsings/ https://www.instagram.com/lukebofficialmusic/ Lee | https://www.facebook.com/definedbyband https://www.instagram.com/leeegertonacoustic/ ORIGINAL MUSIC From Our Hosts | LUKE B | https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jrkjbedqWCa1Uq6pZr0ol?si=7KeiMbEcQbqkCWs4gaYvhw DEFINED BY | https://open.spotify.com/artist/27x10BbXUxWhuoi6CVRRYA?si=HLteFoCKRrO6FHK-Vexs-w 👁️ Keep an eye out for our full episodes every 4 weeks! #MusicPodcast #MusicIndustry #GiggingMusician #IndependentArtist #FullTimeMusician
