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Alice DiMicele

by | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog

Alice DiMicele

 “I like music that says something and means something – I’m not really into the fluff.” – Alice DiMicele

Southern Oregon based, singer-songwriter Alice DiMicele joins the Playful Musician to talk about her new upcoming album Every Seed We Plant along with her experience writing and producing during the pandemic. Hear incredible snippets from Every Seed We Plant, which effortlessly communicates emotions and captures the listener’s imagination with thought-provoking lyrics. We also touch on some special high points throughout Alice’s three-decade career, including her performance on stage with Bonnie Raitt, touring, and everything in-between.

In this episode we touch on the following topics:

  • [03:32] – Alice reveals how she created her 16th album, Every Seed We Plant, during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • [12:21] – Why Alice chose to be more careful with live performances during the pandemic
  • [13:20] – What to expect from the learning curve that comes with making music in these times with new technologies and software
  • [15:24] – Alice talks about her unique song writing process 
  • [23:40] – Listen to a snippet from Alice’s track ‘For Granted’ from her new album 
  • [25:16] – What makes a great album 
  • [29:13] – A peek into Alice’s schedule and the importance of listening to the ‘muse’ when it comes to you
  • [33:51] – How Alice was influenced by Stevie Wonder’s music and how she got into music at a young age
  • [38:55] – Alice talks about her family and her mother’s passion for the piano
  • [41:37] – How Alice and her family made their way to Oregon
  • [42:51] – How a special dream inspired Alice to quit school and pursue music
  • [46:01] – How Alice met Bret Levick
  • [51:32] – Alice shares a few of her current favorite musicians 
  • [54:28] – Listen to a snippet from the track, ‘Every Seed’
  • [56:03] – Alice reveals the first album she ever bought
  • [56:57] – Alice’s favorite vocalists of all time
  • [1:11:32] – What Alice is most looking forward to in 2022

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