ION INDIE MAGAZINE January 2017, Volume 32 | Page 88

Music by TFP “Essence” By Shawn Joseph • Photography by Chaotic Embrace • Model: Jessica Lynne Welcome to two-thousand seventeen--may the ever-growing force that is the indie music industry take flight this year and reign as a living network. Over the past couple months, I have been reminded of how precious life and time are. And that they are not to be wasted on the madness that is life. Instead we must find a way to “freeze” the moment as memories--and capture them for retrieval later within our journey. Inspiration is everywhere and in everything. Do not get lost in the pain and sadness of grief. Instead, let it inspire. Share your voice, your music, your art. Somewhere in the world is another you are connected to--if only to share your heart-inspired essence that flows from within. When we last met, I called on you, each one of you, to raise your voices together are join me in birthing a new age of collaboration between musicians. Not just musically, but businesswise. Venues, show scheduling, etc. It all starts by going out into your own community and making your band’s presence known. Play a benefit, a store grand opening…get out there