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a few days ago, i sat down and wrote out a specific morning routine for myself, in which the first thing i do is read an interview from The Creative Independent with a morning cup of coffee. they release a new interview every weekday, interviewing authors and artists from all over, who share their methods and creative process. i've found if i don't connect to the person they're interviewing, i can easily find one to read from their expansive collection.
today's interview was with Kevin Barnes, who heads the band of Montreal. i found everything they said to be really insightful, and there was a lot to take away from their creative process. if you have the time, i really suggest you give it a read!
before reading the interview, the only song of theirs that i knew was Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games. if you're looking for something new to listen to, you should totally give it a try!
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His backstory as an actor, the breadcrumbs and rabbit holes of music, film, and art to explore that he references… also just such a respectable outlook on the craft of an artistic persona and the thought process / intentionality behind every little thing he does. Chefs kiss.
Feb 12, 2024
Its the same author as come as you are, the nirvana book, and if you have any interest in indie bands or indie music this is a real page turner. admittedly I’ve only turned about 15 of those pages but I already can tell I love it. didn’t realize how many of these guys were truly DIY, indie to the bone, pressing Their own records type indie.
Jan 6, 2025
How Music Works by the Talking Heads frontman, David Byrne, is a super engaging deep dive into the foundational aspects of what actually makes us consider music as music, the ever-changing and subjective process of music creation, and the transcendent power that music holds within different cultures. Sprinkled in between are passionate excerpts of Byrne's music journey as part of the Talking Heads and how different music from a variety of countries has influenced his own style.
The thing I appreciate about this book and most non-fiction is that you can pick it up, read a few pages and then return to it a few days or weeks later. Though the book packs a lot of information, it reads more like a personal essay than just a bunch of facts about music history being thrown at you.
Sep 23, 2024
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i'm fairly new to adulthood - 19, full-time college student, part-time elementary teacher's aide - one of the things i've loved the most about my job was hearing about the student's interests, and it made me nostalgic for the interests i used to have.
a few weeks ago, Xbox was having it's ~80%-off sale, and i noticed they had a few of my childhood games for like $8-$10, so now for the past few days, all i've been playing is LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. i just finished the main questline yesterday, and the whole thing was a blast.
it really showed me how art such as that can affect people's lives, it was made with a lot of love, and that's apparent from the gameplay. it's also shown me how i've grown, where now i'm challenging myself to do something i never could - unlock each hero, but especially, unlock Deadpool.
Aug 7, 2024
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i've noticed i haven't really cared for my current lifestyle - there are much more enriching things i could be a part of, and today is the day i start. listed below are the ways i'm starting fresh, and i think they could possibly be beneficial to others :)
to-do:
-change your wallpaper (phone & laptop)
-change your desktop favorites
-create a solid morning routine
-cut your hair
-go clean shaven (if you've kept your goatee for years)
-paint your nails
-delete old playlists you've been meaning to and make new ones!
-expand your discography
-go to bed at a decent hour! (this is so hard for me)
i'm new here to PI.FYI and i absolutely love it, can't wait to start fresh and include y'all in my routine >:)
Jul 26, 2024
a few weeks ago, i bought my first pc from my friend, but for almost a year before that, i'd game with the laptop i use for college - but getting together a good group of friends and putting all of you in $10 games of chaotic quality has brought me an unreasonable amount of joy. the games i'd recommend are Lethal Company, Content Warning, LOCKDOWN Protocol, and even Phasmophobia if you're up for it. these games are definitely easy to get into, they were some of the first games i ever played on a computer!
Oct 25, 2024