Saved, Self-Aware, and Still Doing the Work
Are you Healed or Healing? Everybody says they want a relationship with a healed person.But nobody can ever tell me what healed actually looks like. Is healed vegan?Alkaline?Sun-gazed and sage-smoked?…
New Year, New Love?
Welp, Cheers to a new year and hopefully turning over a new leaf, or possibly even shifting gears. This year, I’m looking forward to nothing. That’s right—absolutely nothing. OK, maybe…
The Underappreciated Artist (Shits Lame)
The Underappreciated Artist There’s a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from being an underappreciated artist. Not the romanticized “starving artist” nonsense people love to quote, but the real kind—the…
How to Budget as an Independent Artist (Without Losing Your Mind)
Being independent means wearing all the hats. You’re the artist, the promoter, the manager, AND the accountant. And when it comes to money, it can feel like you’re juggling rent,…
Top 10 Mental Health Resources Every Independent Artist Should Know!
Let’s be real, being an independent artist ain’t just about beats, bars, and vibes. It’s late nights in the studio, chasing bookings, stressing over promo, and sometimes wondering how to…
Breezy Bowl XX Takes Over Arlington + Afterparty at FiveAM Theater
Chris "Breezy" Brown Shut Down Arlington Texas! When I tell y’all Arlington was on fire earlier this week, believe me. Chris Brown brought his 20-year stadium tour to Globe Life…
Mia Snow Speaks on Depression
Mia Snow Speaks on Depression Since publishing my capstone project on mental health among independent artists, new voices have continued to join the conversation. One of those voices is rising…
Bortlin Navigates Dreams, Reality & Mental Health
The life of an independent artist is no joke. It’s a constant balancing act—chasing after big dreams while dealing with the realities that can sometimes knock you down. For many…
Emotion Drives Social Media, There’s Proof!
Emotion bonds us This past weekend marked Mother’s Day, a holiday celebrated worldwide with expressions of love and gratitude towards mothers. As expected, millions of people took to social media…
Ryme Records Hosts Ryme Fest & Brings Out Local Talent
Thanks to Rhyme Records, the momentum in the DFW music scene continues to gain strength and showcases the incredible talent emerging throughout the Metroplex. The recent Ryme Fest event was…