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Gig Economy: Nomi Ruiz

Music
By Nomi Ruiz | September 7, 2018
By Nomi Ruiz | September 7, 2018

Gig Economy: Nomi Ruiz

"I had no examples nor understanding of what I was going through, and I definitely never saw an R&B artist who embodied what I was to become."

Gig Economy: Charlie Looker

Music
By Charlie Looker | August 15, 2018
By Charlie Looker | August 15, 2018

Gig Economy: Charlie Looker

A treatise on the humanity (or, lack thereof) of teaching guitar lessons.

Gig Economy: Sami Martasian

Music
By Sami Martasian | July 25, 2018
By Sami Martasian | July 25, 2018

Gig Economy: Sami Martasian

"At no point do I wish I was only playing music."

Gig Economy: TOMI

Music
By Pamela Autuori | May 22, 2018
By Pamela Autuori | May 22, 2018

Gig Economy: TOMI

The singer recounts her switch from "Pam the secretary" to full-time musician.

Gig Economy: Trixie Mattel

Music
By Terra Naomi | May 10, 2018
By Terra Naomi | May 10, 2018

Gig Economy: Trixie Mattel

"Being a musician out of drag is a lot harder," and other career insights from a true queen.

Shamir-oscopes: December 2017

Music
By Shamir Bailey | December 4, 2017
By Shamir Bailey | December 4, 2017

Shamir-oscopes: December 2017

This month's predictions and music recommendations from our resident astrologer.

Shamir-oscopes: November 2017

Music
By Shamir Bailey | November 6, 2017
By Shamir Bailey | November 6, 2017

Shamir-oscopes: November 2017

This month's predictions and music recommendations from our resident astrologer.

Gig Economy: Greg Fox

Music
By Greg Fox | October 18, 2017
By Greg Fox | October 18, 2017

Gig Economy: Greg Fox

On opening for DMX, painting houses, and the two best rules for any professional scenario.

Shamir-oscopes: October 2017

Music
By Shamir Bailey | October 2, 2017
By Shamir Bailey | October 2, 2017

Shamir-oscopes: October 2017

This month's predictions and music recommendations from our resident astrologer.

Yammer of Thor: On Death

Music
By Thor Harris | September 26, 2017
By Thor Harris | September 26, 2017

Yammer of Thor: On Death

"There is a kind of wisdom one only gains through pain or loss."

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