Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to East Goons. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

East, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

I had always been involved with the arts since I was a kid. The elementary school I went to actually made each student learn to play an instrument of their choice (mine was the clarinet). I fell in love with producing and throughout middle & high school, I built up a platform to showcase my music. As I got older I went further than just producing and later became a sound engineer. Even then I still wasn’t satisfied, my love to create expanded further than just beats. I started to draw and design, which later turned into me making clothes. My clothing brand started off as just another creative outlet I had but after I graduated high school it just made sense to go all in.

East, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I got into making clothes as merch just for fun with my friends but after a while, it turned into another passion of mine. I witnessed a community grow around the brand I started so I knew I had to keep it going strong. I don’t make clothes to promote myself anymore, I don’t even want to be considered the face of it. The GoonsOnly.™ Collective is exactly what the name implies. A collective for the people who make it what it is. Either you are with us or against us.

Alright – so here’s a fun one. What do you think about NFTs?

That shit dumb as hell.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

In my opinion, being able to interact with your supporters and see your work be appreciated is the ultimate reward. Knowing that when I design pieces for the brand someone somewhere is actually going to wear this just blows my mind. Even the smallest reminder that my efforts have reached and impacted another person is enough to be grateful for.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.goonsonly.us/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastgoons/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/EastGoons
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZOdstwJ911-PUmHVK5BQYw

Image Credits
Robert Purchase