So Ive been working on music since I was a teenager but Ive wanted to be an artist for as long as I can remember. I recorded about nine demos before I released my first album in October last year (by released, I mean just put up on Soundcloud and Bandcamp for people to hear) and I was very happy with it. I feel very lucky that I really enjoy making this music though elements of it are stressful and at times I have no idea what Im doing - it was the first release that I really felt like I had taken a break about, really thought about it and really thought about how I was to stand up and out in this world, I wanted it to represent me, somewhat honestly. I have met some amazing people who have helped me get my first shows, help me book shows and help me work creatively and I am so happy to be where I am now - apart from having to work a day job to pay the bills - my experience with gigging is slowly increasing and I feel like I am living some kind of dream even being allowed to perform for people, let alone have people enjoy it. Though I create music and art for mostly selfish reasons - of expression and what-not - one of the most beautiful things I have felt is the connection to people through my music and the energy of it all really motivates me to just get on with my days. When I have gigs I have something to focus on and that kinda helps with the routine of a working life in London. I am to perform my ninth gig next week and I know that is not a lot, at all, but I am really happy. I really dont care for what kind of lifestyle youre supposed to have with being a musician, rapper, artist, club-performer, blabla, Im not ever expecting to make any decent money from this and I dont want a plush life or the indulgences of music scenes, I am just really happy I am being able to push my energies outwards. I will try to gig lots, I find it super fun but I know as I become comfortable with my art it is time to push it even further. I am writing my new album and have been ever since I released Gem Pop. I cannot say when it will be out, but it is coming to life and I am really excited. I am working hard & I am more enthusiastic then I ever have been. Thank you to each-and-every single person who has downloaded, viewed, listened to or paid attention to what I have to say, creatively. It means the whole world to me and even without intimacy of any degree in reality, I have felt so much love and I want to give you all of mine. Thank you to everybody. Avess x
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 22:21:09 +0000
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