Our lives are like a painting, we start with nothing. Sometimes it starts vibrantly for those fortunate, for others it start with a darker pallette outside our control. But no matter what has happened before. WE HAVE the power to paint over the past with new and vibrant colours WE choose.

I genuinely believe that, despite our past experiences and circumstances that got us to where we are now, we have the power to create the future we want for ourselves. It may not be easy, and requires change in how you think. So I wrote a song about that and it'll be out on the 29th of Feb!

I don't like getting involved in the music competitions. Spectator, adjudicator or voter. Artists cannot possibly remain unique if they're pandering to popular vote. Yes, artists and bands should find trusted sources to ensure the best quality music they can produce. Should I correct my perspective?

The tendency is for people to shape their lives around what's thrown at them from fashion trends to musical tastes. The latter, labels and major radio stations make bank on this aspect. Respect to anyone who willingly chooses to fill their lives with music from independent artists and bands.

I realised very quickly this season, how devalued small indie bands/artists are. As someone actively trying to create change, my own extended family simply would not listen to any of the music suggestions I made for this holiday season. Artists, Stay strong, release music, I am for you.

There's beauty in the imperfect. I say this as an observation. That to over produce music can make it sound so perfect it begins to feel mundane and nothing special. This is just another reason to love indie artists over the mainstream labelled artists.

As an indie artist and one that supports small time artists that are starting our or haven't found a break yet. Spotify can eat a bag of dicks. I've been playing with TIDAL and YouTube Premium and I gotta say. I don't miss my Spotify subscription. Not to mention laying ⅕ staff before Christmas...

Early goldminers sifted for hours to find a spec of gold. If you've ever wondered "why isn't there any good music anymore?" The problem IS NOT that there isn't any good music, the problem is you're not looking for it in the right places. Take 15 minutes. Start sifting for your gold.

Listen if you want to be heard. We're so used to trying to talk and be heard it turns people off. If we aim to listen first and hear others, when it's our turn to talk, our message will be heard with greater respect.

So in my journey of music discovery of independent artists. I found these wonderful humans. Lizzie Jack and The Beanstalks from Australia. This is their latest track released last week. Make sure to go give them a like and a follow on soc meds. youtu.be/flvVZ8EU5ho?...