Alaina Margaret Droog is an Actor and Indie/Folk artist based in New York City.
Originally from her beloved small-town home of Grafton, North Dakota, Alaina has always believed that life is nothing short of an incredible adventure. At the age of 7, she took her first guitar lesson in a church basement, and subsequently fell in love with music and the arts. Combined with her spunky guts, and her midwestern charm, Alaina has since strived to chase her dreams rooted in sincere story-telling, to challenge traditional beliefs, to practice compassion, integrity, and unadulterated joy in everything she does, and to always lead with love.
Alaina recently graduated from Shenandoah Conservatory (Class of ‘23), with her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre under Program Director Kevin Covert. In addition she earned a Certificate in Songwriting.
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“Too Soon?” is a product of deep soul-searching and the joy of turning to creating art on a whim amidst emotional turmoil. The track, penned on July 4 , came to life over a few 4 a.m. nights, with the help of an acoustic guitar, a bucket, a candle, and some knitting needles as makeshift drums, GarageBand, and a bedroom recording setup. Alaina Margaret recounts producing and mixing everything herself, and feeling the high of “I think I’m gonna release it!”
“Too Soon?” raises the question of “Is it too soon to move on? Too soon to be happy?” while proudly asserting that it’s never too soon to have fun and be who you want to be. The soft, playful introduction hints at Alaina’s previous acoustic folk tracks, but never prepares listeners for the all-out, powerful chorus that follows. The dynamic songwriting evokes memories of late-night road trips, screaming at the top of your lungs, blasting Olivia Rodrigo or Elle King. Summer’s magic is still lingering; it’s a time capsule you’ll look back on for years to come, but if you could only save the feelings forever, you’d be cured.
Alaina Margaret’s vocal delivery invites you to get caught in the moment and feel alive before the summer ends. True art comes from a place of vulnerability, wondering if you can express yourself in a way that may heal or ignite something inside you, and for this one, we’re all feeling it.
Featured in episode 41 of Discover Her Music Podcast
Song: Too Soon?
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