New Single from Achira: Underwater
The title says it all, I have a new single out today!
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Experiments in Marketing
This post is mostly about my experience with music marketing and experimenting with SoundCloud.
Keep readingNew Year, New Updates
Welcome to 2023! I’ve been busy and it’s going to be a great year!
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Nothing New
I haven’t done anything new but I felt like I needed to post some kind of update so here it is.
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Where I’m Going
A filler post about what’s coming to this site over the next few months.
Keep readingAlbum Release: Jellyfish in Space
Delayed announcement for my latest album, Jellyfish in Space!
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Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
I was asked about my five year plan, and it really made me think.
Keep readingHello, September… and Change
The seasons are a force of change but change isn’t always bad. Most of the time, it’s creatively refreshing.
Keep readingThe Worry of Burnout
If you’ve ever felt burned out in the past and make it through, you’re left with worrying about burnout. What a vicious cycle.
Keep readingA Balancing Act
On the importance of separation and balance between your day job and your music career.
Keep readingThe Joys of Learning
Learning shouldn’t be thought of as a chore that you just have to get through…
Keep readingPractice Builds Talent
I think you need to practice to be talented and the idea of natural or raw talent is crazy.
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The Grind
It’s kind of a grind to be an independent artist – constantly releasing music into the void and spending all that time trying to promote it…
Keep readingDo I Need Music Theory?
Music theory is important but maybe you don’t need it. Really, it just depends.
Keep readingNew Album “City Dreams” Coming Soon
Announcement! New album “City Dreams” coming May 28!
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When Should You Give Something Up?
It can be difficult to walk away from something you’ve invested a lot of time and effort into, but sometimes you just need to move on.
Keep readingArt is Subjective… or Maybe Just Mediocre
They say art is subjective, but I think that’s only partially true.
Keep readingSocial Media Things
I struggle a lot with social media, so I thought I’d write about it a bit.
Keep readingMaking Money, or Not Actually Doing That
I cover the expenses I’ve had with music making and make a plea for you to support your local artists.
Keep readingHaving Some Patience
In this post, I talk about having some patience and how it changes as we get older.
Keep readingYep, I’m a Cheater.
In this entry, I write about being an artist and whether or not the shortcuts we take are really cheating.
Keep readingMaking Comparisons
In this entry, I talk about comparing yourself to others and why you probably need to change that habit.
Keep readingThe Magic Music Bus: A Beginner’s Journey
This article is about a magic bus… probably not the one you are thinking, unless you’re a sound technician mixing some tracks together.
Keep readingRPM Challenge 2021 – New Album “Exodus”
Thanks to RPM Challenge 2021, I have a new album coming soon! Check out this post to listen to one of the tracks from the pending release!
Keep readingBeing Creative
In this post, I write about my creative process and also share some of my musical works!
Keep readingFailure and Criticism
A little about failure and criticism, in my life, and dealing with those things.
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Setting the Baseline
My music, my art, my life will never be perfect but it doesn’t need to be. This entry tries to provide a brief look at Achira’s musical journey.
Keep readingInside the Red Room
Achira’s first album, “Inside the Red Room”, is scheduled for release!
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