I don't expect my favorite artists to speak out on every political and economic event. That is unrealistic... but I do expect them to speak up when it matters most. Hey there, If you are a fan of music, I hope you walk a…

An open letter about why artists should speak up when it matters most, and a request to hold the people we support accountable.

Holding Artists Accountable

"I remember when there wasn't a breeze. There was no rose. There was no peace." Me in the summer after my junior year of high school at a geology workshop. Seven years ago, in late May of 2018, I was accompanied by appla…

A personal essay about cynicism, the slow return of hope, and the moment a rose became a lifeline.

How One Rose Saved My Life

⚠️ WARNING This post discusses a controversial and potentially upsetting political event. I don’t speak on politics often here, but this one had been sitting with me for a while. Feel free to skip this entry if it’s not…

A reflection on grief, confusion, and empathy in a country that feels increasingly desensitized to violence.

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