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Chronic Pain – How It Impacts Your Art, Mindset and Day-To-Day Life
When I was initially asked to write about my experience with chronic pain over the last eight years of my life, I was daunted by the idea of diving into it, but also felt like it was an amazing opportunity…
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Artist Journeys
Lost Everything, but Now I’m Thriving!
Excited, my girlfriend and I hop out of the Uber and grab our bags. It was our second time in Austin, but I don’t think either of us thought we’d be back for SXSW. Also, I don’t think she had…
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Influences & Inspirations
Love Letter to San Pedro
We come from San Pedro, a small town just outside of Los Angeles where everybody knows someone that you do. It’s part of LA county, but it feels like a different world. It’s made up of people who rarely leave…
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Inside the Industry
No Comparison
“And I ask myself why do I put myself through it? Long flights, little pay, all for the music. It’s hard to understand why we put ourselves through this. I guess you gotta love it, to keep the crowd moving”…
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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…