A very well written text in LARB by Chicago musician Eli Winter about touring as an independent musician - "The thought of going on tour and sustaining this work produces an undercurrent of excitement that moves beyond the reach of words. Sometimes I wonder if I’m wrong to feel this way, wrong to carry on. Sure — touring has changed my life, deepened its meaning, made me a kinder person who is more open and assertive, strengthened my resolve. It’s taken me to parts of the country and world I’d otherwise not be able to visit, and it’s given me experiences I would otherwise never have had and communities of friends around the world."

The Guardian made a list of 50 up-and-coming artists for the next year. Still, they pick their favourites among these - it's British electronic musician Beatrice Dillon with "masterfully light yet complex music", American singer-songwriter Eli Winter, gospel-influenced singer Lynda Dawn, Brit-rock band Sports Team, "shimmering chanson post-punk" singer Charlène Darling, Asagraum because - "totally […]