Angie Maserati shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Angie, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: Who are you learning from right now?
The world is spinning faster than ever, and it feels like we are living in the middle of a great rewrite. The new rules are still taking shape, and what makes this moment uneasy is the imbalance, some are bound by them, while others move as if they don’t exist. We’re learning as we go, discovering what works only after we see the results. Eventually, I believe we’ll come together, find unity, and agree on what truly serves and sustains us as a collective.
That’s especially true in music. The traditional path that once defined “making it” has been completely dismantled. What remains constant is the need for connection — that magic space between an artist and an audience. It used to be called building a fan base: real people who felt your energy, came to your shows, bought your music, and sang along.
Now, it’s called building a following, and honestly, it can feel overwhelming — like shouting across Times Square hoping someone hears you: “Hello! Can you see me? Here’s a piece of my heart — does it reach you?”
For me, life is all about learning, growing, and embracing change, even when it’s uncomfortable. I’m still learning how to adapt to this new digital rhythm. I’ll admit, consistency on social media doesn’t come naturally to me. When I’m on stage, performing live — something I’ve done thousands of times — the energy is instant, electric, and shared. There’s nothing like the connection between the audience right in front of me and the musicians beside me. It’s alive, human, and real.
But when I put a piece of myself out into the digital world, it doesn’t resonate in quite the same way. I know I’m not alone in that — a lot of artists feel it too. Still, the gift of technology is that it lets us share our music globally, and that’s an incredible thing.
So yes — I’ll stop complaining, laugh at myself, and get my act together. Because this is the world we live in now, and connection — whether live or digital — is still the heartbeat of everything I do.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
From as early as I can remember, music has been both my refuge and my launching pad of self expression. Growing up, I would belt out songs into my hairbrush and stage “concerts” with my sister on air-guitar.
Throughout the years, I have honed my skills by performing numerous live shows across the Bay Area and beyond, collaborating with bands for cover sets, and creating genuine energy and connections with real audiences.
With this solid foundation established, I took the intentional step to write and release my own music, ensuring that the music and voice on stage would be telling my story. I have something to say and a deep desire to share.
My original song creations emerge from genuine moments that originate in my heart.I draw inspiration from moments filled with hope, pain, and joy. When I write, I am expressing something that I wish to remember and share—something that has transformed me forever.
I really love being and indie artist free to be whatever I want to be. With influences drawing from pop, reggae, R&B, Latin, rock, my sound is not boxed in. It’s a reflection of many moods and many moments.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
For me, socialization has always been a double-edged sword. It teaches us how to belong, but in doing so, it can pull us away from the quiet knowing that lives inside. From a young age, I noticed how the world divided women into “good girls” and “bad girls”- and how those labels carried a kind of unspoken threat: conform, or risk being cast out. That fear can separate you from your own instinct, your own desire, your own voice.
Carl Jung once said that the price of socialization is the sacrifice of intuition, and in my experience, that’s true. There’s a deep grief in realizing how easily we trade our inner truth for acceptance. But I’ve also learned that curiosity, and even discomfort, can become doorways back to the self.
I mostly refused wearing the masks I was handed. I chose to be okay with who I am, to trust my own rhythm and honor the lessons that come with the natural process of growing. My art comes from that place, I choose authenticity over who the world tells us to be. Silencing your truth is dangerous and harms many souls.
Music always reconnects me with that intuitive, untamed part of being human — the one that still remembers freedom and lets me forget everything else for the moment.
Do you remember a time someone truly listened to you?
Having a sister less than two years older than me was one of life’s greatest gifts, like being born already understood and loved without condition. From the very beginning, she was my best friend, my safe place, and my truest mirror. We grew up side by side, navigating our mother’s shifting relationships and the chaos of childhood with laughter, imagination, and an unspoken promise to protect one another.
Where I was the quiet observer, she was the fixer, the heart that tried to make things better. Together, we created our own sense of home , one built on acceptance, humor, and deep, wordless understanding. We gave each other the freedom to be ourselves, to learn through our differences without the weight of judgment. That mutual grace was our quiet promise, we never let each other down.
When she transitioned into spirit in March 2023, She changed form but not energy. Her love didn’t disappear; it just began speaking in new ways ; through signs, frequencies, and moments that arrive with perfect timing. She still reaches me, still makes me smile, still keeps me safe. Ours is a bond that transcends time, one that continues to teach me about unconditional love, connection, and the quiet magic of souls who choose to walk, and keep walking — side by side.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is absolutely the real me. Performing gives me the freedom to express myself fully, and that freedom fuels my energy and joy on stage. Authenticity is essential to my well-being — pretending to be someone I’m not would feel exhausting and false.
The only real difference between “showtime me” and everyday me is the makeup and wardrobe. Most days, you’ll find me with a messy bun and in workout clothes. I love to move my body every day, not just to stay fit, but to keep my mind, body, and spirit in balance. It’s all connected — the same truth and energy that I bring to my music and to my life.
And if I ever take the time to count how many times I’ve used the word “free” in my songs, I’m sure it would be a lot — because that feeling means everything to me.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
I really do live this life for the love of it; for the joy of being open, free, and fully present in the moment. What fulfills me most is the simple fun of expression, of sharing energy with people and inviting them to drop their walls and just be.
When someone offers praise, I receive it as gratitude, a thank-you for letting them join in the experience. I don’t see my artistry as something to be compared or judged; it’s not about competition. It’s about connection, authenticity, and giving everything I have to the moment.
For me, art is a calling that points toward fulfillment, purpose, and joy — a gift meant to be shared. Praise is simply a reflection of how someone feels when they touch that same energy, and however they experience it is their own beautiful truth.
I’ve invested deeply in my music — financially, emotionally, and spiritually — and though it’s cost me tens of thousands of dollars, I have no regrets. Every note, every video, every creative risk has been worth it. This is why I’m here — to bring my music to life and share it with the world.
With 25 songs already released and countless more on the way, I see my work as a lifelong offering, a gift I’m meant to leave behind. I’ve written thousands of lyrics, and I’m steadily finding their sound and shape through collaboration with other passionate musicians.
I refuse to leave this world with the music still inside me. This journey — every challenge, every triumph — is my proof that life is meant to be lived fully, fearlessly, and with joy. And if I get the chance to do it all over again, I absolutely would.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.angiemaserati.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiemaseratimusic/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@angiemaseratimusic
- Other: Music is available on all streaming platforms for your enjoyment!
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