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Artist Journeys
FREEDOM: My Journey to Creative Fulfillment, Thanks to Synch
At five years old, when my kindergarten class was tasked with taking turns standing at the front of the room and telling our peers what we wanted to be when we grew up, I had no problem coming up with…
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The Set List
Green Room Stories Presents: CAPYAC
“It’s not really all about us anymore.” Electronic Dance and R&B duo CAPYAC recently played a show at Scoot Inn, and we got a chance to sit down with members Potion and P. Sugz. Focusing on the wakes and impacts…
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Influences & Inspirations
Arctic Appreciation
I’m 14 years old and my uncle has just purchased a subscription to “Rolling Stone” magazine for my birthday. Leaning back in my computer chair, I flip through the pages – avoiding long-form articles and instead skimming the pictures and…
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Influences & Inspirations
From Natalie to KYŁO
When I was in high school, I started really getting into music and wanted to start performing and getting into the live scene. My whole life, I had performed in musicals, dance recitals, things like that; but performing real music…
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Artist Journeys
Green Room Stories Presents | Thutmose
23-year-old rapper/singer/songwriter Thutmose joins Green Room Stories for an exclusive video feature. Born Umar Ibrahim in Nigeria, Thutmose and his family moved to Brooklyn in his youth, where he still lives today. In his story, Thutmose details his early experiences living in both Nigeria and Brooklyn, and how the diversity of New York City helped shape his artistic future. Initially…
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Artist Journeys
What It’s Like To Be Managed By Your Boyfriend: A Test of The Ego
Hi. My name is Cassandra, but you may or may not know me as the artist, KALLITECHNIS. What you also may not know about me is that I’m managed by my boyfriend. Now, you’re either reading this thinking, “cute” or “you’re doomed,” and I honestly can’t confidently say we’re a hundred percent representative of either. Why don’t I shed some…
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Artist Journeys
Education vs. Music: My Personal Battle
Throughout my entire life, I never envisioned music as a career choice; music was always an escape or a hobby for me. When I felt down in the dumps, music was there to bring me peace of mind. When I was enjoying life, music was there to lift me even higher. But when it came to deciding whether or not…
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Inside the Industry
Do Be Do Be Do: A Balancing Act
I have a question for all the creatives out there, grinding away at the latest project, or practicing until their hands go numb: When’s the last time you felt good about taking a break? If your answer is never, then I promise you, you aren’t alone. It seems we and our colleagues are plagued by this cheeky little voice that…