tl;dr we’re using it more now (but you still don’t have to)
I’ve been spending a bit more time trying to find consistent ways to share meaningful things on social media in a way that isn’t toxic to me or the world at large. I have felt a smoothie-like combination self-conscious and foolish and excited and comforted during my little experiments over the past couple months, but I think I am finding a relatively healthy way forward. So far, this looks like…
1. Taking time lapses of my morning journals
(mostly posted to TikTok so far, but considering tossing those on Insta as well). I do this anyway, and I know it’s good for me, and strangers on TikTok are asking questions about it. I’m putting our music into the videos as I overdub some thoughts and answer people’s questions. It’s no more than a 40 second clip every day. I think it’s relatively healthy!
2. Taking nice photos at shows
I’ve been learning basic photography for about five years now, and I’m starting to be more comfortable taking photos at shows that I’m at. I share those with bands, then share those on social media. I feel like it helps me contribute to highlighting musicians who make great songs while also learning how to do new things. So… invite me to you shows in town? I’m loving hearing new bands right now.
3. Covering songs that I love
I’ve been recording at home more often, along with learning how to shoot and edit little videos. These are songs that I’ve held dear for a long time, or new songs from new discoveries. Especially when we’re playing with someone great, I aim to record a cover to act as a promotional thing for the show. But I also get to spend time doing my favorite thing, instead of spamming promo posts. It’s a win win. Those get posted in full on our YouTube page, and cut into little <60 second snippets for our IG and TikTok pages.
You can still access most things fully through our website and blog — I still aim to post everything at the website, then cut and scribble bits out to social media. However you’d like to stay in touch (or not) is fine by me. And I’m still shipping out free stickers to anyone who wants them. All links are at www.helloemerson.com/linktree.
We’ll have a new record come out in the Spring, so I think that this is time well spent. It’s like trying on a whole bunch of different pants to see what is the right combination of comfortable and functional while still feeling like me. I appreciate your patience and support.
Sam
PS…
So much thanks to Superviolet & Mukiss for putting out some of the best songs in the city
Like, for real. Have you listened to “Infinite Spring” by Superviolet? Have you listened to Mukiss’ new single “The Wildness”? We live in a remarkable place for songwriters to make great art. That all happened at my favorite show of the year at Rumba Cafe a few weeks or so ago. My god what a world of beautiful songs we live in.