Alec Benjamin: Looking For An Open Door

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At the end of 2018, Alec Benjamin released a mixtape titled ‘Narrated For You.’ Before that, he got signed by a major label, made an album, then got dropped. He’s spent time touring with Matisyahu, Jon Bellion, and Hoodie Allen. Over in Europe, he played the guitar and sang for fans in parking lots outside of Troye Sivan and Shawn Mendes concerts. “I handed out a ton of business cards, my Staples bill was insane,” says Alec. From playing parking lot shows to releasing smash hits like ‘Let Me Down Slowly,’ here’s a bit of insight into Alec’s story telling process.

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Timi Tamminen: Unrequited

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In today’s do-it-yourself atmosphere, the artist can be in complete control of their work. Every intricacy, emotion, lyric, and backdrop can be carefully crafted by one mind. The mind of Timi Tamminen ventures to the outer edges of the spectrum rarely exposed in the mainstream. Any notion from the darkest thought to the most blistering ecstacy is fuel for the creative process.

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I'm Not Going Back: A Letter by Kyan Palmer

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Kyan Palmer has straddled both sides of the music industry. A few years ago, Kyan trekked from Arizona to NYC to take a job at a major record label. This experience opened his eyes to a side of the business he had never before witnessed. At the same time, Kyan’s hit single ‘Burn Mona Lisa’ was rising up the charts. On a journey of self discovery, Kyan wrote this letter detailing his decision to leave the label to pursue making music full-time.

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Every Breath Counts: A Letter by LYTA

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Lyta, an electronica-R&B artist from Houston, Texas, is starting to understand her soul. The first in her family born in America, Lyta possesses a soul rooted in refugee hardship. She knows what her family endured and gives everything back to them through her artistry. On the heels of her debut EP, Id, Lyta wrote this letter as an ode to her family's sacrifice and the journey of finding herself through music. 

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Modern Problems meet Profane Solutions: An Internal Dialogue (A Letter by Ages and Ages)

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Tim Perry and Rob Oberdorfer of Ages and Ages, an indie-pop group from Portland, Oregon, find the laughter in a climate of lunacy. Their newly released music video for 'Needle and Thread' dives into the dichotomies that pull apart us all. Drunkenness and sobriety, movement and stillness, madness and sense, are walls we smash against in the struggle to gain balance. Amidst struggle, we need levity to keep from smashing ourselves. In this dialogue, written by Rob and Tim, the two offer a healthy dose of high spirits to combat some of the greater problems in society. 

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alayna: A New Zeal for New York

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alayna, an electronica R&B artist from New Zealand, started out by singing with her father. She eventually picked up the guitar and experimented with her own sound. Moving to Brooklyn after university for a year, she felt inspired by the magnetic environment. After years of struggling with self-doubt and identity, her EP caught the attention of the label 20XX. Now 24, alayna's debut single 'Falling Autumn' has surpassed 4 million streams with her other tracks right behind it. 

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Riley Pearce: Reaching the Treasured State

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Riley Pearce, 24, reflects on lyrics and meaning of the song 'Brave,' his perspective changing semester in Montana, and past relationships. The Australian singer-songwriter began playing guitar and singing for people on street corners. Not until 18 years old did he start to hone his skills in the studio. 

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Healy: Made in Memphis

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Ethan Healy, known as simply 'Healy,' just released his debut album titled Subluxe. With laid back jams like 'Unwind,' Healy has built upon the success of '$150/roll widdit' to put forth a project showcasing his natural vibe. Studying for a Doctorate in Physical Therapy while working on Subluxe, Healy embraces the uphill battle of making time for creativity. 

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