Artist of the Day | GO, HOMEBOY!
ARTIST OF THE DAY
06.01.2021
GO, HOMEBOY!
LOCATION
Fredericton, NB
GENRE
Hip hop, sort of
CURRENT MEMBERS
Matt Walls
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?
I was getting ready to release my debut album, which was delayed a bit, but I haven't been affected as much as most artists, as I have another trade that thankfully has not been slowed much by the pandemic. So this project remains a source of fun, new challenges, and is just a creative outlet for me, above all. Touring was never seriously in the plans, I just wanted to make a record, and hoped some people would like it, which I think I did. haha.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
I lost one gig I was really looking forward to at a festival I love, but like I said above, a lot of touring wasn't really in my plans. My focus was on the album, which I released recently, digitally on Bandcamp, Spotify, etc.. with a small batch of cd's, and am fairly happy with the reception it has gotten so far, all things considered. So again, fortunately for me I haven't been affected nearly as much as artists and industry folks who rely more on the steady hustle and bustle to get by, and my heart is with anyone who is trying to stay afloat right now.
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?
Feeling pretty privileged to be sitting where I'm at in little ol' New Brunswick, as these questions don't really apply as much. With such a small population density, our "outbreaks" have been limited, and community transmission almost non-existent. And I am also a woodworker, and trades/construction work has not been hampered around here, so compared to much of the country and world, it has been basically business as usual, minus the ability for large gatherings, and the general covid precautions in place, masks, sanitizers, etc.... So, yeah happy and very fortunate to say I'm doing okay.
How are dealing with the Covid second wave?
See above
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
Well, I'll be straight with you... I'm new here, upon the recommendation of my friend and advisor Kate Butler. But upon quick glance, I'm stoked to check out the Shred Kelly stream cuz those peeps always crush it.
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Umm, first time I've ever been asked that. haha. Be kind to each other, and party on?
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