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Artist Journeys
I’m a Monkey Baby, Make Me Sing
A year ago, I left my home in California to embark on a 365-day tour across the USA in a 30-foot Winnebago with my partner. We played shows across the country to crowds of 150+ and crowds of 2. We…
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Artist Journeys
Broke, But Not Broken
Sometimes I think that if I weren’t broke, I would be a lot happier. I would be able to pay my bills on time, I could put more than half a tank of gas in my car, and I could…
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Influences & Inspirations
A Breath of Fresh Air
I guess we should start off with an introduction. Hello, I’m Micha de Jonge. Google Translate will tell you I’m called Micha the Young. I’m also known as Kita Menari in my native country, The Netherlands. You know the one.…
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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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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…