We talked with Doug Harrison back in September 2024 about his work with Fen, a Canadian prog rock band whose recent album Dear Mouse was zooming up the international charts.

This is Part 2 of that conversation, and it coincides with the release of a bunch of new work from Doug’s solo project, Slug Comparison. Listen to the kickass single March Through the Forest and join us as we talk with Doug about:

* Navigating the prepackaged dreams and expectations of the music industry

* Longevity as a by-product of realism about the work involved in being a musician

* The gift of persistence and trusting in the process of getting better at your craft

* Ways to create space for your work in daily life

* The value of mentorship

* Separating the ideas of art and money

Questions for Listeners:

(Hop on over to the segment web page to leave us your answers.)

* Are you or have you ever been a musician?

* What’s your process for creating music?

* What do you think about Doug’s process?

* If you could give your 25-year-old self a piece of advice, what would you say?

Segment Links:

Doug’s links—give him a follow!

www.slugcomparison.com

https://www.instagram.com/slugcomparison

https://www.facebook.com/slugcomparison

https://slugcomparison.bandcamp.com/

https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/slug-comparison/921847084

Bringer of Doom (from the album Slug Comparison):

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