Artist of the Day | HAND DRAWN MAPS
ARTIST OF THE DAY
12.10.2021
HAND DRAWN MAPS
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA, USA
GENRE
Indie Rock
CURRENT MEMBERS
Stewart Crichton and Blake Baldwin
With the current pandemic, the state of the music and touring industry has dramatically changed. Where were you when everything was brought to a halt?
We were actually about to go into the studio and record our debut EP. We had a bunch of songs ready to go and were about to schedule recording sessions when everything shut down. We definitely into hibernation for a bit but we're glad to be getting back at it now.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
Yeah basically everything was delayed about 9 months for us but after a while we had to get back to what we love doing.
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home? How are you supporting your mental health through all of this?
Well we both got time to reassess and reevaluate what we want to do a little bit. We were still playing music and writing songs and stuff but nothing was really happening. I got even deeper into meditation which definitely helped me stay sane the last year and a half. Both Stewart and I love staying active so we go on a lot of walks, bike rides, and trips to the mountains.
As things are reopening & restrictions are lifting have you booked any new gigs? Tours? Etc? If your region is still under restriction, how are dealing with the Covid third wave?
Yes we have started gigging again! We've actually played a bunch of local house shows with some people involved in the DIY scene across LA and OC, but we're also starting to play some venues that have outdoor stages like Broujeri West in San Pedro. It all feels pretty tenuous at the moment however, it feels like the live music scene is limping along and waiting to get knocked over again.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
Don't have one yet unfortunately!
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
If you're struggling right now, you are not alone, we've been through the grinder of this last year right along with you and if you're a creative person like we are, just keep doing what you're doing, you and your projects are beautiful.
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