Chasing relevance is a DRUG, here's an alternative that feels...
Way more satisfying and less needy :) “Wtf are you talking about Mango?” Relevance is a drug (and not one of the fun ones) Here’s what I think. Relevance is acknowledgment It’s being noticed It’s being validated And given a good boy treat and patted on the head Personally I love being told what I do matters I am an artist, 20_+ years in And it’s still lovely when someone reaches and says “This is great” But relevance is also The sound that we chase When we look on IG and see someone doing something And ask ourselves… “What if i did that?” >> 90s Prog >> Italo >> 90s House >> Disco edits It’s fine to have a space A style and a vibe that you’re into And there’s bits of all of the above Little pockets of music that tickle my fancy The point I’m making is, That I’ve found chasing trends feels pretty empty And has never made me feel good about what I’m making Because the thing with chasing is that we’re always behind. A different spin for me is thinking about the space About the time The energy in the room The party Writing for a real place For a real experience Always feels like it’s more real And therefore more satisfying