Inside the mind of an indie artist

Sometimes, all it takes is a few people to believe in you to be successful in the music industry. I've always been on a path towards success in this industry. I've continued to push myself in ways that expand beyond the music itself. I wish that I could just focus on creating awesome work for people to experience.

But more often than not, I have to work twice as hard to get people to even acknowledge my work. A lot of people in the Baltimore scene don't really "follow" what I'm doing. I'm not saying they don't care, or don't like what I'm doing. But, getting casual and hardcore music fans to see what is happening and have them be excited is long arduous process that usually ends in people forgetting about your work the moment they scroll past your post.

I think it's more a product of the times, and I am guilty of doom scrolling, hoping to find something that makes my day better, or gets me excited for what's to come. But, all too often, I feel like I'm missing the important things in search of that impossible fulfillment.

There's too many things that are out to make use enraged with each other instead of bringing us together. We should be able to enjoy music together despite our differences. But, it seems like people are so radicalized by things don't effect them that they can't look past people's perceived beliefs.

I don't have the answers, I'm usually just trying to stay afloat in a world that's drowning me. Music keeps me afloat. I'm lucky to get a small part of monetary support from it. I'm lucky to have a good job where I can fund my dream (which often feels like a futile endeavor.) But I can't help but feel like it's all pointless and it's not making an impact.

But every now and then I get a reminder that what I'm doing feels right. The songwriter showcases have been awesome. It feels like I'm building a community of people who want to support each other. I'm constantly blown away by the talent of the people I'm bring onto these shows (I do check out their stuff ahead of time, but it's not the same as being in a room watching them perform.)

Anyways, I say all this to say, I hope you'll consider paying more attention to what I'm doing and maybe ever trying to come out to more of my shows and supporting me and the songwriters that I'm trying to give a space to share their craft. And maybe, just maybe, make my songs part of your rotation, I'm sure I have 1 or 2 at this point that would peak your interest.

If you read this far, let me know you care. Cuz I don't always see it, I'm not always the best at picking up on those details.