perspective to offer:
it’s cliché, but i’ve found that working in the music industry HAS put a bit of a damper on my relationship with it.
i didn’t realize this until this past year, but it’s very easy to pursue every opportunity to either generate income/make connections…. even opportunities that don’t thoroughly align with your personal ethos—things that don’t excite you artistically
so i offer a word of caution; should you choose to go this route, protect your love for your practice ❤️
Feb 11, 2024
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I think lots of people get into it after years in the industry as djs, music journalists, playlisters, etc…people get tapped by projects or companies that are looking for their particular taste and categorical knowledge of music.
If you’re a natural crate digger, playlist maker, connecter-of-dots— it may be a path you can carve out for yourself by making a name for yourself as a trusted source in the industry and networking.
Anyway, lots of good interviews, podcasts, and articles featuring supervisors discussing this sort of stuff. Warning: like a&r work, it ain’t all fun …mostly contracts and paper pushing.
Feb 20, 2024
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I’ve made it a bit of a habit (by accident) of turning all the stuff I love into work. So to find a way around it, I’ve started to remix songs I like and such - stuff I objectively cannot monetize. So I can’t turn it into a job because I don’t own any of the underlying material. It’s a great way to express yourself artistically and reclaim your love of art. 🫡
Oct 28, 2024
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got hit with a wave of nostalgia yesterday by going through all the photos and reviews i did for my college radio station. i used to spend hours researching bands and artists i’m interviewing, and in return became friends with some of them over the years, and really fell in love with music.
i love my day job working as a PR agent right now but, it’s really disheartening to see news coverage that is simply a copy+paste, a review done without actual dissection and overly harsh INACCURATE descriptions, interview questions recycled over and over again, it’s just so sad. and hence i listen to less new music now (and i’m also sad about it)
with the news of pitchfork this week i remember how i briefly considered going fully freelance as a journalist last year and sadly, that would not have been sustainable and it really should!! my heart is always with my journo friends, best of luck out there, appreciate your hard work and dedication!!
Jan 19, 2024
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Feb 8, 2024
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spring is coming and that is fantastic—but it means we have to put our awesome coats away :(
wear them while you can. nothing is hotter than a coat worn well
Feb 15, 2024
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Yeah… you don’t need to know exactly what i mean 😮💨
Dec 6, 2024