Meet Meg Hudson | Singer/Songwriter of Drive Thru Society

We had the good fortune of connecting with Meg Hudson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Meg, how do you think about risk?
We took lots of risks that probably weren’t considered good “business” decisions at the time, but trusted that God would take care of us if we failed. We decided to put a lot of financial resources into the business (band) in order to put out quality products that people would enjoy. At one point in time in our career, we left our jobs, put our stuff into storage and moved into a friends second bedroom so we could minimize our overhead expense and focus 100% on the band and touring. That was a huge risk and a very scary decision to make, but we knew if we didn’t at least try we would always ask ‘what if..?’. That risk didn’t end up paying off and we lost quite a bit financially and our ideas were scattered to the wind, but God was faithful to provide during that time of rebuilding. We spent a lot of time in prayer asking why we felt called to take such a risk, only to fall flat on our faces and it was through that time of mourning the loss of a dream and taking a step back that we were given a new clarity and focus on what really matters. The music industry can be very demanding and ruthless, and through taking this risk we had firmer convictions on what we wanted to pursue and how we wanted to do it. Everyone has a different version of successful and we have been able to restructure that word in our head through taking this risk.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
We are a rock band that is from the North Texas area and we love to write music that focuses on the dichotomy of light vs dark and address difficult issues within our society. As the lyricist I draw a lot of inspiration from stories of those around me and try to express their life experiences through the songwriting. There is a rise of women in the rock scene (which is so encouraging!) but I think what really sets us apart is that we have a violin player among our ranks! Kathy is an amazing musician and brings such a different perspective to the band dynamic and is so fun to watch live. I think it’s hard to pinpoint a moment that makes you feel most proud and I could talk about having a song on the radio, or a song staying on the charts for xx amount of weeks, but hearing stories from listeners that our music changed their hearts or gave them hope is something that really fills us up. All the accolades from the industry are great and all, but if people aren’t changed or encouraged then what are we really doing? We love hearing stories of people who were encouraged not to self harm because of our songs, or that they second guessed taking their life because our music changed their heart. THAT is something we are most proud of and get excited about to write more music. Having any sort of success in this industry is an uphill battle. It takes a lot of tenacity to write music, record music, save money to pay for that, make sure photos are what we want, managing socials to let people know what we’re up to and I think a lot of people on the outside may think it comes so easy. It’s like the iceberg analogy where you just see the top poking out of the water but you don’t see the massive chunk underneath. The public only sees the top part and not all the hard work that goes into it.
I think the most important thing we’ve learned is that you can’t make art for other people. It needs to be a reflection of you and what you want to portray. We tried to play by the rules of oh well we need to write it this way because radio will play it, instead of writing it the way we want to and if those things come then great! I think we’re in a place now where that’s what we really care about and will stick harder to that conviction.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
In our hometown of Denton there are so many fun local places! As far as food goes we would recommend Thai Ochoa, Sushi Cafe, Crooked Crust, J&J’s Pizza, the list could go on and on! It’s also home to some great coffee shops like Zera Coffee, West Oak Coffee, and Jupiter House. The square is also a really fun place to hear live music and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. You could also enjoy other local favorites like Beth Maries Ice Cream, LSA Burger, The Chestnut Tree and shop at local owner stores like Minifigs, Bricks and More! and More Fun Comics and Games. There’s always something fun to see in our area and if you wanted to venture a little further out there’s lots of great hiking around Lake Lewisville and Lake Ray Roberts.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Our church family. They walked alongside us every step of the way and were there offering advice when things were tough and support when we needed encouragement. We’re grateful for their support emotionally, financially, and spiritually.

Website: www.drivethrusocietyband.com

Instagram: @drivethrusociety

Twitter: @DTSocietyband

Facebook: facebook.com/drivethrusociety

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzRn5S51ptEv3S80locofkg

Image Credits
Shani Baird of Timeless Images Photography Chad Fenner of Concert Fotos Rachel Matthews of Rinfinity Photography