Yes, kids! It’s story time yet again! Part 2 will tell the stories and inspiration behind the final three songs on my EP, Songs for the Sidewalk. I also want to have a quick aside and explain where the title of the EP comes from. As many of you know, I’m highly experienced at busking (playing music on the street for money). I did it all throughout college as a way to make some extra cash outside of my jobs. […]
Every creative piece has a story. Whether we are discussing a work of art, a movie, or our favorite song, each are a creative output that is a result of some input. Each of them comes from somewhere, some place of longing, loss, or perhaps personal triumph. Lately, many of you have been asking about the stories behind my songs. Some of you know more than just the songs from my EP, Songs for the Sidewalk, and have inquired about […]
We have all heard the legends of ancient Amazons, female warriors who gallantly fought battles against their fiercest foes. Unfortunately, these powerful images of female strength have been largely erased in our modern age. Time and again, we see images of bravery and valor, but women are generally excluded from these visual messages. Though women are not often portrayed as warriors who possess inner strength and courage, I believe that many women fight everyday in the trenches of cultural inequality. […]
Over the past couple of years, I’ve been developing my understanding of music as a very positive symbiosis. I love meeting new people at every show, and each new interaction, or in some cases, budding friendships, have such value! However, one aspect of these encounters that has always puzzled me, is a specific comment so frequently made by listeners. After thanking people for coming to shows, I often received a response that goes something along the lines of “well, I’m […]
We hear a lot about how difficult the pursuit of art is. “The struggling artist” seems to be one of the stock characters of American cinema and an archetype recognized by cultures around the world. I, too, am guilty of getting caught up in the struggle of being an artist, rather than remembering to step back and take in all of the beautiful positives that come with the experience as well. One of the main perks of being a musician […]
Hello, Since this is my first post, I’ll begin with a brief introduction about myself. My name is Victoria and I’m a full time musician based out of Philadelphia. I’ve basically been playing music for as long as I can remember. It’s only been in the past two and a half years that I’ve been doing it professionally… Which brings me to my reason for writing. As a working musician, I make enough money to pay my bills, but not […]
