Jess Greenfield joins Hayley and Gavin to talk about discovering singing as her superpower, the difficult balance between artistic ambition and financial stability, and what it's really like working with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. The conversation covers the function band trap that so many singers fall into, why having a unique voice doesn't always help in session work, and how Jess finally found a gig that respects her artistry.

Jess opens up about mental health challenges in the industry, the toll of social media on creativity, difficult experiences with managers, the power of manifesting, and her retro soul band Wonder 45. It's a candid, heartfelt discussion full of hard-won wisdom for anyone trying to make it as a singer, with plenty of laughs and honest advice about trusting yourself and protecting your wellbeing along the way.

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Hayley Sanderson and Gavin Ashley-Cooper take you behind the scenes of the music industry to talk all things vocal. From session singing to the stage, they’re your industry insiders sharing honest stories, expert advice, and a few laughs along the way as they reveal what it really takes to make a living as a singer.

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