Meet Judcody Limon | singer songwriter

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

Hi judcody, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
I think there’s a misconception about taking risks because some professions and careers seem more risky than others but the truth is everybody is taking a risk in pursuing something. You will always run the risk of it not working out, nothing in life is guaranteed and just because you have to have a degree for one career really doesn’t make it much safer than one that doesn’t. That being said I think taking risks is crucial in being a musician/artist. I believe that if you want to be successful in this industry you should have all your eggs in one basket or both feet in which goes against logic and makes it risky in the long run. I also feel like it doesn’t always feel like a risk as much as it feels like something you have to do to achieve your goals likes it’s just a part of the process if you expect to move forward.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
i’ve been making music and performing under my name Judcody Limon for a little over 10 years. I’m technically a solo artist but i write music and perform as if i were a full band and have a core group of friends as well as rotating members that i teach the parts to and they help me play live. It mostly falls under the genre wheel house of indie rock/alternative music. I’m not really sure what sets us apart from others except maybe that it’s not just a hobby for me and i think that shows in the quality of the music of any band or artist that takes what they do seriously and with intention. Right now i’m really excited about finishing up an album tentatively titled “Hey, How Have You Been?’ hopefully by September or October and spend the last couple of months this year rolling that out and playing as many shows as possible. I think whats got me where i am today is people telling me to ‘just keep going’, not only have i received that advice countless times but i’ve heard and seen it in so many interviews from all kinds of artists and i believe it to be true. Sometimes i think you can only swallow so much of your own ego and be your own biggest fan before you start to wonder if it’s all in your head and if you’re any good at all, but when other people come up to you after a show or after they’ve listened to my music and have said something along the lines of “please don’t ever stop’ or “please just keep going” it really helps keeps the dream machine alive and running. None of this has been easy and there have definitely been some hard and questionable times throughout the last decade of doing this, but quitting has never really felt like a choice because i feel like i would be kidding myself if i thought i could care this much about pursuing anything else and i think that mindset is what makes it easier to overcome obstacles. I think some important lessons i’ve learned along the way are to invest in your music community, you get what you give and the more you show up and support the scene the more the music scene will show up and support you if you are making organic connections. Secondly don’t be afraid to ask for help, there are so many people who want to be involved with something creatively and lastly surround yourself with people that care as much as you do. all i would like the world to know about me and my story is that i love music and making music, i’m obsessed and i will do it until the day i die. It’s a bit of a blessing and a curse but i wouldn’t have it any other way.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
in my hometown of Ontario in the inland empire that’s easy because the options can seem a little limited but since we are talking about LA it’s a lot hard to decide because there are an overwhelming amount of places and things to choose from. i would probably suggest places like echo park lake because its a great way to kill time and walk around and there’s so much surrounding the park within walking distance from food to venues like the echoplex. A pit stop Amoeba Records would definitely be a must. a drink or few at Homage brewing then a few more at the Cha Cha Lounge. i feel like i’m totally blanking on somewhere to eat but honestly the first thing that comes to mind are those bacon wrapped hot dog carts that you can find outside almost any event going on in LA.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My friend Sarai Tirado, they Perform under the band name Porkboii. After 2020 it was a slow climb back to figuring out where to play shows and with who because so many people dropped off or moved on from the music scene that i was involved in. We met through mutual friends and played a bunch of random shows together as i was really starting to catch my footing with my band again. They really inspired me through their work ethic not just in music but through community and they continue to inspire me.

Website: https://judcodylimon.bandcamp.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judcody/?hl=en

Image Credits
Bianca Aviles ig: @crushedoxys_ and James Mesa ig: jmesamedia