Surviving Your First Year of Living Abroad

Surviving Your First Year of Living Abroad

All photos in article taken by Derrick Freske | @dfreske

Moving abroad is intimidating and unpredictable. You don’t know what to expect when it comes to exploring, meeting people, finding a job, going to school, and everything in between. But once you pass the daunting and unexpected, entering a new chapter of life by travelling to a new town, city, state, or even country can be well-worth the nerves that fall apart during the moving process. 

Last September I moved from a small farm in the Canadian prairies to a city approximately 1,300 miles away from my home to attend university. Even though my mom and step-dad were there to accompany me during the transition, I was worried and couldn’t help but think, What if I don’t make friends? or What if I get lost on a bus and never find my way back to campus? (which actually almost happened once). Thankfully I made it through my first year of living abroad with triumphs under my belt like passing all my classes and making more than enough friends. I figured it was a more than successful year, so here are some tips on how to make the best of your first year living/studying abroad, and how to always return home by the time the sun sets.

The biggest thing to remember is to always keep an open mind. Even if your whole being is against an idea, keep in mind that your opinion is not the only opinion. I had a hard time processing this because I was raised in a town where just about every person had the same perspective on religion, traditions, lifestyle, culture, etc. Eventually you will understand that having different ideas is acceptable, regardless of whether you agree or disagree. 

Believe it or not, public transit was one of the scariest challenges I learned to conquer (more or less). A good idea is to grab a friend, ride the bus for hours on end until you’ve grasped the basic routes of the city. And if you feel inadequate about riding the bus, remember this: once, I pressed the “STOP” button on the bus to get off, but I didn’t actually know how to open the doors of the bus. I stood by the door while everyone on the bus stared at me, anticipating my exit. Instead, I waited cluelessly until the next stop when someone else got off. 

After you’ve mastered public transit, start exploring the new land that surrounds you! I only began to discover the new city I now call ‘home’ in the final stretch of school, and I regret not investigating the city sooner. Research cafés, book stores, concert venues, donut shops, museums, etc. and write them in a log. It’s a great way to meet new people, establish self-awareness, and create unforgettable memories. I’m surprised by how many cheap concerts - some of which were performed by many of my now favourite artists - I found out about by walking around, reading window signs, and checking Facebook.

The last thing I suggest is to get involved. I resent my decision not to join any clubs or teams my first year. Rather, I hung out with my friends on campus for the majority of time (which was nice, but getting involved would’ve added more content to my day-to-day schedule.) Another key point I learned was that you need to go out to find what you’re looking for because it will not come to you. Whether that means going out to discover the best burger in the city or publishing an article in the school paper, you need to chase your desire.

So, while you’re flying thousands of miles away from home this fall or driving to the town over to start a new chapter in life, consider these pieces of advice and hopefully you will find what you’re looking for.

Are Kendall and Gigi Really Supermodels?

Are Kendall and Gigi Really Supermodels?

"I know a lot of people—legitimate fashion people—can’t stand it," Rebecca Romjin, actress and former model, said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. "Hate it that these, you know, social media stars are now the supermodels in fashion."

From the start of their modeling careers, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid have generated controversy as to whether or not their status and success is due to nepotism. Nepotism, as the Oxford Dictionaries define, is "the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs." Of course, one could not help but wonder if Kendall is walking the catwalk because of her sister's connections, or if Gigi's (and now Bella's for that matter) similar success is due to her mother's own network in the fashion industry.

Stephanie Seymour, one of the original six "supermodels" of the 90s, stated to Vanity Fair, “They are completely different than we were,” she said. “Supermodels are sort of the thing of the past. They deserve their own title. [Kendall and Gigi] are beautiful girls, and I support all of them, but they need their own title.”

On a similar note, model Arisce Wanzer wrote an open letter addressed to Kendall Jenner upon Jenner's claims of "working hard" up to her premiere show at NYFW. Wanzer calls on Jenner to walk in the shoes of the average model, many of whom do not live anywhere near a glamorous life and struggle to make it to the big leagues... But achieve this only to find someone like Jenner is also walking in the same shows without trouble. It cheapens the experience, Wanzer argues, and fashion houses lose their dignity in the process. Why? To "milk [Kendall's] fame like the cash cow that it is."

To better understand the variety of opinions on this matter, I reached out to my followers on Tumblr and asked their opinions on the Gigi and Kendall controversy. Here's what they had to say:

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As for myself, I cannot help but believe Kendall and Gigi's success is due to nepotism. As Wanzer states in the previously mentioned open letter, many women from small towns or third world countries find themselves in the modeling industry. This may be to escape their way of life, get a green card, or work in better conditions. There are many amazing and talented models in the industry today, but they struggle to book the shows they deserve. Meanwhile, "supermodels" like Kendall and Gigi are paid an exuberant amount of money to walk in these shows, while lesser-known models would be a better fit for them. What do you think?

An Interview with James Cole, founder of Hinfluencers

An Interview with James Cole, founder of Hinfluencers

Hinfluencers is a team of Instagram influencers made up of creatives that include photographers, videographers, and models who aim to create authentic content together for their audience. Below we learn more about Hinfluencers from the founder himself, James Cole, in a very thoughtful and inspiring interview: 

                                                        Photo by: Brandon Woelfel 

Hello James, to start off can you tell us a little about what Hinfluencer’s means to you and what you want it to mean for others?

For me, H is all about community. As we become more digital, faster, and, ironically, less connected as a larger society, we feel it’s all the more important to have a family to inspire you, to center you, and to create with. We hope to authentically generate content together, to learn and grow as a community, and, most importantly, to inspire others to do the same.

As the founder of Hinfluencers, when did you realize that this company that you comprised together was really taking off?

I still feel as though we are in a “taking off” phase. Every day is better than the one that preceded it – we have more members of our family, we are creating better content, and our mission is becoming clearer and more defined.
That said, there are little moments: our last Meet Up (at Sutro Baths) we announced only 4 days ahead of time and 120 people showed up. When I circled through the crowd meeting people, I was astounded by how far people had traveled (many of them 3+ hours) to feel a part of something and to create with other, like minded people. It struck me, in that moment, how necessary this community is!

Photo by: David Rice 

   Photo by:January Lunsford        

How do you want Hinfluencers to impact the way we view and portray content?

I want H to make people challenge the way we view branded content. “Ads” shouldn't be disruptions anymore. We should be passed that. Instead, “ads” should be authentic and provide value. By creating together, and being genuine in HOW we create, the hope is that WHAT we create will also be genuine and therefore more meaningful to our community more broadly.

Just a curious question, what does the H stand for in Hinfluencers?

The H is a visual metaphor – its shape represents connectivity and independence all at once. Creators have separate visions and separate goals, but the cross beam of the H connects them just as our community can facilitate collaboration and cross pollination. It’s a reminder that we all (influencers to influencers, brands to brands, and brands to influencers) have more similar goals than we realize and that by creating as a unit and aligning our goals, we can be stronger than we’d be separately.

How did you gather the members of your team?

The beauty of how H has grown is that its been largely organic. H has a powerful message: lets leave the inauthenticity, and the quest for fame and quick money to the side and create, genuinely, as a family. People with whom this message resonates seek us out; plain and simple. As we grow larger we will likely have to be more selective but for now, the only prerequisite for being a member of H is believing in the mission and putting yourself to the side in favor of the larger, authentic message.

Photo by: Nesrin Danan

The content produced by Hinfluencers is absolutely stunning, can you explain the process of how Hinfluencers takes an idea and turns it into reality or better yet a finished product?

H works as a team. The great thing about how we have structured the company is that we all are friends and genuinely like working together and brainstorming. Further, we have a good sense of each other’s style etc. so we often find ourselves finishing each others sentences or planning the same kinds of trips. You can see lots of behind the scenes footage etc on our website (hinfluencers.com).

    Photo by: Brandon Woelfel

 

    Photo by: Alivia Latimer 

Can you elaborate more on how you believe that the marketing landscape is becoming less and less authentic?

For many marketers, the digital landscape is just another, new channel to output their message. What they miss, is that social media has made it so that brands no longer have control of their brand. The users, consumers and followers control every brand message now. Everyone is a marketer. Anyone can post and share and inform others. By digging their claws in and trying to CONTROL the information, brands disrupt the conversation and flow of content and come off as inauthentic and out of touch. The future is a world where brands inform, and contribute to the discussion as opposed to trying to govern it.

Do you have any advice for those who are aspiring creatives: photographers, videographers and/or filmmakers?

It’s simple: create, create, create. If you want to learn more, or get better, or gain inspiration, you need to get out and shoot. Often, action precedes passion; that is to say, you have to get off your butt and CREATE before you are hooked, before you are good, and before it makes complete sense to you. Another tip would be to involve others. One of the things we believe very deeply at H is that feeding off of other’s energy and passion is the best way to spark your own!

         Photo by: Nesrin Danan       

   Photo by: Nesrin Danan

What can we expect from Hinfluencers in the near future? Any exciting projects?

H has some amazing trips planned in the coming months: to LA, to Joshua Tree, throughout Northern California and hopefully (fingers crossed) abroad.

And last but not least, where can people find out more about Hinfluencers?

Follow us on instagram at @hinfluencercollective, check out our website www.hinfluencers.com or send me an email at james@hinfluencers.com. I always love hearing from people and getting feedback! 

The Good In The Bad

The Good In The Bad

              The news is depressing as hell.  Literally.  Read a portion of any religious writing describing hell and you’ll realize you're looking at it on the television.  It seems like every time I check Twitter I’m told of the most recent shooting or terrorist attack that occurred that day.  Take a look at our presidential candidates and it’s hard to believe that, in a nation of 318 million people, the two nominees are the most prepared individuals we have to lead a nation.  In short, any coverage of major events shows a country and a world that we are scared to have our children grow up in.  Either that, or we’ll numb our minds by watching a five minute segment on one of the Kardashian’s newest app release.  A little better, but not much.
With that being said, I realized something during the last week.  People aren’t bad.  Yes, I have no idea how some individuals are able to go home to visit mom and dad and look them in the eye.  There are some terrible people who have done terrible things, and when we broadcast their actions worldwide it is easy to paint a picture of disparity.  But, I’ve seen the good in people. 

Remember Orlando?  Forty-nine innocent people were killed by one hateful individual.  Absolutely a tragedy.  Read about it and it shows a world with no hope.  However, do you know how many people lined up to donate blood the next day?  Thousands lined up the next and following days to donate blood and do their absolute best to right one person’s wrong.  The donation centers literally reached capacity and had to ask some to turn away and return the next day.  That was a nation's response to one person’s wrong.  No one wants this.  It was one individual, and does not portray accurately a world who desires peace.  We are stronger and fight back against the actions of such a violent minority.

How about the state of economy and homelessness?  During the recession in 2007 nearly 20,000 people were made homeless due in a large part to the greed and selfishness of corrupt bankers on Wall Street.  An unfair consequence to the greed of only a few.  I remember watching the news during that time and thinking it wasn’t long before the paragraphs we read about the Great Depression in our history classes became a reality all because of the actions of a few.  That wasn’t the case, thankfully.  But still, it’s miserable to consider how many lives were altered by the greed of millionaires.  What a shitty world, right?  Not at all.  This last winter I spent my Christmas day volunteering at the homeless shelter serving lunch to those who were down on their luck.  Want to know what happened?  There were more volunteers than there were homeless.  It was refreshing.  People are good.

 I live in Santa Clarita which over the course of the last week has experienced a wildfire that has caused more than 10,000 homes to be evacuated.  The valley has a continual smoke in the air and ash on the ground, but guess what?  I’ve seen it has brought out the best in people.  Multiple friends of mine have had to evacuate their homes and have immediately been welcomed into the homes of others.  I’ve watched as friends of mine have spent entire days at the local high schools collecting donations to provide relief and to support those fighting the fires.  I have friends in safer areas opening up their property to accept and care for the horses and other large animals of complete strangers who had to be evacuated.  I work at a sandwich shop.  I watched as my boss received a call asking for any help he could offer.  He immediately called all five stores that he owns in the valley and told the employees to spend the next few hours making as many sandwiches as possible so that he could collect them and drive them to the firefighters.  That generosity has not stopped in the last three days and I’ve watched as my friends are coming in on their day off to make food to provide sustenance to those fighting the fire.  I’ve seen as hundreds upon hundreds of sandwiches have been prepared and carried out the door with no ulterior motive other than to help those who are helping us.  I’ve seen a community form together in a way that I never imagined possible.  It is a positive force that I have never seen portrayed on the news.

Ultimately, I think I’ve started seeing people for who they really are.  Good. Yes, terrible things happen to good people and there is no way of painting that in a light that is anything but unfair.  Yes, there are despicable people who have committed hate crimes that end and change lives forever, but I’ve found that people are generally better than that.  I refuse to let the newest update on what horrendous event has occurred let me dictate my views on humanity as a whole.  I’ve seen terrible people.  I’ve seen mistakes.  I’ve seen regret, and I’ve also seen no remorse.   But I hold to the belief, that as a whole, people are good.  In the face of the tragedies that seem to be occurring all around, it is that fact I hold to because I have seen it demonstrated time and time again.

              

Letting Go: Creative Living Without Fear

Letting Go: Creative Living Without Fear

Joanna Kuchta for Mad Sounds Magazine Issue 14 - Take What is Yours

I've always been a devout reader, but I never realized that writing was my passion until freshman year of high school. As tumultuous as the beginning of high school was for me, I realize now the silver lining in my dread - that frustration provided the perfect inspiration for writing. Reading any of my writing back makes me furrow my eyebrows in embarrassment; I realize now my poetry was a lame imitation of my favorite authors at the time.

I've come a long way since then: I used to write in a draft in my email for no one to read and now I've been in a variety of publications. Those lonely nights sitting at my bedroom desk, staring at the ceiling for an hour straight, made my creativity blossom. I can remember the precise moment that everything changed for me: the day I got my AP scores back the summer of my freshman year. I hadn't done as well as I had hoped, and I felt defeated. I solemnly messaged my friend Katy with the news, and she advised me to write about it. So there I was, sitting in the library of my local community college, and I wrote. I wrote about my dissatisfaction with the education system, my resentment at being seen as a number in society. That was the first piece of writing that was actually meaningful to me.

Even though my mind just belongs in the creative industry, I tried for so many years to suppress my love for writing. I decided that I was going to pursue environmental science as my major. Then I decided that I could minor in creative writing and have it as a hobby - which brings me to now, applying to college as either a creative writing or media major. While I have so much respect for the STEM fields (I am a proud member of #GirlsWhoCode), my heart just belongs with storytelling.

I remember the first magazine I was ever published in. I counted down the days until its release, when I made a huge smoothie bowl and sat down in my living to read the entire publication. I know that putting your work out there can be intimidating, but there is no better feeling than holding a magazine with your name on it. Now, the purpose of writing isn't to get your name out there and make lots of money (although that would be nice). Write to tell the stories that you dream of at night, to express the feelings you've bottled up, to reveal your perspective.

I'm far from an established, prestigious writer, who spends her time bathing in fortune and demand. If we're being completely honest, I'm just a high school student who is no longer afraid to use her voice. My journey as a developing writer has been confusing, at times scary, but immensely rewarding. From writing my own struggles to reading about the plight of others, I have truly broadened my perspective. Writing has taught me that I don't have to be perfect. I just need a story to tell.

This summary of my progress as a creative leads me here, to tell you that it might not be okay. Again, we're being candid with each other. In a society that criticizes writers, filmmakers, and photographers but feeds off media consumption, we are kind of doomed. The creative industry is fiercely competitive, connections are vital, and you may spend your days slaving away at a job not even remotely related to your passion. That being said, I'm not going to lie on my bed at night, scared that I will die without of having tried.

I'm Emily. I am a writer - not a lawyer, a doctor, or a scientist. And admitting that has never felt better.

One Final Click to Save a Life

One Final Click to Save a Life

Photo by Emily Tebbetts

Humans have made it a habit to sell anything and everything they possibly can, so there is no wonder how we’ve managed to sell sex as perhaps one of the biggest commodities out there. Sex is something humans crave, so of course it is easily sold. Whether it’s the magazine with a cover photo featuring a woman in a skimpy bikini or if it’s an adult film propped up on the highest shelf at the movie store; sex sells. Now more than ever, pornography is easily obtained no matter your age or where you live. The “You must be 18 or older to access this content” button can be clicked by anyone. 

Pornography is, without a doubt, one of the leading ways sex sells. There are websites, magazines, movies, even novels available to meet sexual desires. When you think about it, it may seem as just another way humans seek thrill and pleasure, but when you take a look behind the scenes, it’s more than just an after-school special. 

Not only has pornography been proven to damage relationships and diminish intimacy between partners, it promotes violence and objectification, is linked to the abuse of drugs and alcohol, and is connected to sex trafficking. Pornography turns sexuality into a business, and it distorts the reality of sex, which only fuels the demand for more sex. 

Like any other drug, once you try it, it takes more and more to surpass your previous high. In Deconstructing the Demand for Prostitution: Preliminary Insights from Interviews with Chicago Men Who Purchase Sex, 83% of men explored prostitution services to satisfy their pornography addiction that could no longer be fulfilled by pornographic media, 60% of which are married or in a serious relationship. 

It is not only women who are burdened by the impacts of pornography and sex trafficking; men experience the effects as well. Women, however, make up 80% of sex trafficked victims, 50% of those are minors. “If it’s so bad, why don’t they quit?” is a question I hear often. The reality is, pornography and financial assistance are used as blackmail to keep trafficked victims from leaving the industry. In an interview with Fight the New Drug, an organization against the development of pornography, a former porn actor said, “The only thing different from rape and that moment was the money,” when discussing a specific instance while filming.

What you may find pleasurable and harmless, is life-threatening to others. Every level of pornographic consumption fuels the demand for sex trafficking. Each time you click the link to a pornography site, a victim is being filmed one more time. Help to make your last click be the final click.

Here's Why Models of Color Matter

Here's Why Models of Color Matter

Photo Credit: Glamour UK, photographed by Pawel Psyz

About five months ago, designer Zac Posen broke his silence on one of the most controversial matters in the fashion industry-- diversity. Not only did Posen share an encouraging post on Instagram, but his Fall Ready-to-Wear 2016 collection consisted of many models of color including Aya Jones, Grace Bol, Cindy Bruna, and Riley Montana.

#BlackModelsMatter #womanofcolormatter #Diversity is what makes the world beautiful and inspiring! #NYFW #FW16 @cfda bag by @ash_chew

A photo posted by @zacposen on Feb 13, 2016 at 3:19pm PST

Anyone unaware of what goes on in the fashion world may be a little confused by this issue. Diversity and the representation of people of color in the fashion industry has been a very long, tedious struggle. If we were to watch any major fashion show in the 90s, we would notice all the models would be white except for perhaps one (i.e. Naomi Campbell). Today, progress is readily apparent but still is nowhere near where it should be, as around 80% of models casted at New York, London, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks were white (see chart below).

Photo courtesy of The Fashion Spot

Of course, Posen is not the first to address this issue, nor is he the last. Let's take a glimpse at the models themselves and how they're addressing the way they are represented.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Maria Borges: This Angolan beauty requested not to have to wear a weave for last year's Victoria's Secret Show. She says she felt nervous and apprehensive as she was forced to wear extensions at previous VS Shows, but she got the approval. She related the excitement to her fans in a tweet shortly after the good news: "Are you ready for the 2015 @VictoriasSecret fashion show?! I'll be rocking my Afro hair this year for THE show!” She later advised girls nervous about their natural hair to be strong and believe in their beauty.

Photo Credit: Ape Production

Liu Wen: Of course, we could not neglect China's first supermodel, who also happens to be the first Asian model to walk for Victoria's Secret and has many other firsts to her name. We think Liu's quote to NY Mag pretty much sums it up: "People probably think I'm cute because I have dimples and am friendly and always smiling. But beauty is different. In Chinese, people say I have 'chi ze', which means aura or a strong sense of presentation. It's not about my look. It's about confidence. I think this is what people see."

Photo Credit: Glamour UK, photographed by Pawel Psyz

Neelam Gill: Neelam proves to us once again that being beautiful doesn't have to correspond with being white. She told Teen Vogue that "Fashion reaches all different ethnicities, and the market is so wide now that customers truly aren't going to be just one skin tone." She is the first Indian model to ever be used in a Burberry Beauty campaign.

In the end, we couldn't agree with Zac Posen more. Diversity truly makes the world beautiful and inspiring for all of us.

Meet Breya Monaye: Style Blogger, Model, Poetess, and Activist

Meet Breya Monaye: Style Blogger, Model, Poetess, and Activist

                                           Model: Breya Monaye 

                                             Photographer: Chalisa Singh    

Breya Monaye is a style blogger, model, poetess, and activist who uses her platform to tell her story and connect with women around the world. Her passion for fashion sparked in the 8th grade when she started becoming more experimental with her school uniform. In the upcoming years, she completely fell in love with fashion and realized that it was something more than just a hobby. For Breya, fashion was all she had when she struggled with issues of insecurity. She used fashion as a way to focus on the positives things about herself and her body. As she gained more and more self-confidence, she got bolder and bolder with fashion. Her biggest inspiration when it comes to fashion is Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. Breya strives to bring storytelling through her fashion choices and focuses on empowering women.

In today’s look, Breya is rocking a multicolored dress from Zara with her simple black strap heels, alongside her emoji bag adding a playful element to her attire with a bold, solid color. Below are some photos that photographer, Chalisa Singh, recently shot with her!

Ten Artists To Add To Your Summer Playlist

Ten Artists To Add To Your Summer Playlist

Over the course of the last few summers I've found that most of my best memories are associated with a soundtrack that continually made its way into my ears over the course of the season to make each summer unique.  With summer 2016 well underway, it's necessary to make sure that every Spotify playlist contains the perfect songs to set the mood for any future beach trips, road trips, pool parties, lazy Sundays, or commutes.  Here's ten artists I'm listening to a lot of this summer and who's songs I'm hoping make their way into your playlists ASAP.

1.  HONNE

• Location:               Somerset, England
• Latest Release:    "Good Together" (Single)  July 12, 2016.
• Sounds Like:          The one girl who you saw leaving the train right as the doors were closing on you in London at 11 P.M.  You fell in love, hard.  But you’ll never see her again.

Listen To:

"Someone That Loves You"

"Warm On a Cold Night"

"The Night"

2.  LANY

• Location:               Los Angeles, CA
• Latest Release:     "kinda" (EP)  24 June, 2016
• Sounds Like:         Exactly how you would imagine Hollywood to sound

Listen To:

"WHERE THE HELL ARE MY FRIENDS"

"ILYSB"

"Walk Away"   

3.  Coast Modern  

• Location:               Los Angeles, CA
• Latest Release:     "Guru" (Single)  May 20, 2016.
• Sounds Like:         A beach trip on acid.

Listen To:

"Guru"

"Animals"

"Hollow Life"  

4.  Hippo Campus

• Location:               Twin Cities, Minneapolis
• Latest Release:        "South" (EP)  October, 2015.
• Sounds Like:         Coffee for the ears.

Listen to:

"South"

"Suicide Saturday"

"Bashful Creatures"

5.  Jez Dior

• Location:               Hollywood, California
• Latest Release:        "Forever" (Single)  May 20, 2016.
• Sounds Like:         That dimly lit restaurant that serves the best steak but you’re pretty sure has dirty money tied to it.

Listen to:

"Love Me To Death"

"Old No. 7"

"Leather"

6.  Blackbear

• Location:               Los Angeles, California
• Latest Release:        "Bleach" (EP)  June 17, 2016.
• Sounds Like:         When you realize you've spent the last hour and a half in the shower.

Listen to:

"Idfc"

"N.Y.E."

"Grey L.A."

7.  Skizzy Mars

• Location:               Manhattan, New York
• Latest Release:        "Alone, Together" (Album)  April 8, 2016.
• Sounds Like:         Driving home from a date that actually went well for the first time in 17 months.

Listen To:

"Pay For You"

"The Come Down"

"Alcoholics"

8.  Devon Baldwin

• Location:               Oakland, California
• Latest Release:        "Ring of Fire" (Single)  February 25, 2016.
• Sounds Like:         Driving on the 110 Freeway through Downtown Los Angeles at 2 A.M.

Listen To:

"Lungs"

"Refuse"

"Knock You Down"

9.  The Lumineers

• Location:               Denver, Colorado
• Latest Release:        "Cleopatra" (Album)  April 8, 2016.
• Sounds Like:         Going camping and missing your ex as you lay under the stairs and realize you might be alone forever.

Listen To:

"Ain't Nobody's Problem"

"Angela"

Slow It Down"

10.  Brand New

• Location:               Long Island, New York
• Latest Release:    "3 Demos, Reworked" (EP)  July 12, 2016.
• Sounds Like:         The 14 year old version of yourself right after experiencing your first heartbreak and finding yourself smoking your first cigarette at the park at 1 A.M.

Listen To:

"Sic Transit Gloria ... Glory Fades"

"The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows"

"Limousine"