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iamdanielgraves.bsky.social
American in Austria Artist & Entrepreneur Loves cats, running & wine
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Who's ready to go back in time 20 years? #industrialmusic #industrialpop

Watching men simp over AI accounts is my new favorite hobby.

Music is a key component of my life, and many others. @iamdanielgraves.bsky.social #aestheticperfection #concertphotography #livemusic

I’ve been told my entire life that I’m rude for not looking people in the eye when speaking to them. The truth is: I don’t NOT look people in the eye because I’m nervous or scared, but because my eyes literally dart all over the place while processing information. Both while speaking and listening.

The joys of ADHD: Go to the cupboard. Get coffee cup. Look for beanie. While searching for beanie, pick up random apple. With cup and apple, look for beanie. After a while, realize I've lost the apple. After another few minutes, find the apple on washing machine, but cup is no longer in hand.

Artists: At a certain popularity threshold, no matter how many listeners support you on Bandcamp, you will end up earning more from streaming. While it's an important part of the music ecosystem, it is a niche market. If you're looking for growth, don't focus all your energy there. #musicbusiness

Every time I open up social media, it's another scandal about a band using backing tracks or autotune and it's just impossible for me to believe this is a conversation we're still having in 2024.

In news that shocks the absolute hell out of me, our old-school shows in Munich, Berlin and Hamburg have sold out. Due to popular demand, we have added two more German shows in Rüsselsheim (Frankfurt) and Hanover. Don't sleep on these, they will absolutely sell out, too. #industrialmusic #aggrotech

I made a fun little video about the English words that have been imported to German that are used incorrectly (like "handy") and I got absolutely inundated with hate comments.

Success in the music industry hinges on 5 things: 1. Skill (talent is a myth) 2. Perseverance 3. Connections 4. Money 5. Luck

Nine Inch Nails in the streets. Gracie Abram’s in the sheets.

Spotify: In Summer you had your Sad-Boi-Crunk era… Me: Ah yes, that was a rough time. Spotify: And in Fall you entered your Industrial-Reverse-Cowgirl-Core period… Me: *remembers it fondly*

Don't forget, everyone: Hell is only in your mind.

If I could go back in time and not get any tattoos I would 100% do that.

I'm a professional touring musician who hates live music. What on earth does that say about me?

Need some classic futurepop and synthpop in your life? I've got you covered.

Is empathy a necessary component of great art?