Three years ago, the western Sydney singer staged a farewell tour that lured hundreds of fans to watch him perform in carparks. Now he’s releasing his debut album, a story of healing and hope
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Three years ago, Cap Carter thought his music career was over. The Manila-born, western Sydney-raised R&B artist had released an EP through a major label, but was told he wasn’t recouping profits fast enough. His label gave him two options: another EP on a shoestring budget, or to part ways.
Carter chose the latter, splitting with his manager at the same time. “That was scary,” he recalls. “After that major label, big-budget life, you’re literally left thinking, that’s probably the end of my music career now. It just feels like this big X on your name.”