We recently connected with Chris Rhoadz and have shared our conversation below.
Chris , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?
Ever since I finished high school I was trying to make a choice between doing something creative or doing the norm. I had always acknowledged my creative side, I learned to play the guitar the I was a kid, made music casually, even tried to start a band a few times in high school. But never as a full-time thing. I never felt I had what it took to take that plunge. After my first semester in college though, I finally decided to just go for it. My creative side had won, and I chose the risky thing.
Chris , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
The first time I felt a connection to music was when I was 6 years old. My mom was driving me home from the beach and this Tupac song was playing, and since then I started to use music as an escape. My love music for music grew deeper when my dad played Blizzard of Oz for me, which is what inspired me to pick up the guitar.
I write, record, and produce music for me and for those who can connect to it. I mainly make alternative indie music.
What sets me apart is my open-mindedness and my tendency to think outside the box and experiment as much as possible, stretch my skills to the limit. I also enjoy experimenting with other genres, like metal. I’m currently in a metal band called Newly Opposed with a few of my very talented friends.
I would like people to know that my music will never be constant, and that it will always be evolving and changing. I’d also like them to know that there is always something to be found in my music if you just look hard enough. My music will always be there for you if you want it to be.
Alright – so here’s a fun one. What do you think about NFTs?
NFTs are some of the dumbest shit I’ve ever heard of or seen. Not only is it a waste of money, but it spits in the face of art. Selling something for thousands or millions of dollars that otherwise wouldn’t be worth 20 dollars for the amount of effort that went into making it, when artists that are spending hours on a beautiful meaningful piece will get payed chump change compared to that. I hate NFTs. I hate them so fucking much.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
I get to express myself and let my creative juices spill all over. It’s like therapy for me.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_rhoadz
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisRhoadz/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisRhoadz
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCef_4m5CIYY7Rzz8HWrrohw/featured
- Other: https://linktr.ee/ChrisRhoadz
Image Credits
These images belong to me.