Thomas LaVine

I make music because I feel like it is stitched into my being. It has always been there and will be there for as long as I am alive. I find most of my inspiration in the wild, and in moments of solitude and quiet. Making music gives me a sense of self realization, and helps me to understand my own thoughts, struggles and what gives me joy.

Releasing that music, and it being received by others gives me a sense of community, one that I feel like I wouldn't otherwise find. That feels particularly special to me, and like an almost spiritual connection to those that attach a part of themselves to the songs. I find that using abstract ideas to convey my thoughts and emotions around not only big questions of the universe but also the mundane, feels like an important part of my story and what kind of footprint I want to leave.

I make music in a small shed that I converted into a music studio in my back yard. That's where I write, produce, and feel at home. I typically pore over the songs for days at a time, just getting the sounds that I feel like best represent the song, or more importantly where I am mentally. I consider each song to be a photograph, capturing a moment in time.

I've been writing songs since I was 18 years old, and have never looked back since. I feel like the adventure has only just started.