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Francis Baptiste

The Value in Writing About Music
Music

The Value in Writing About Music

When I first started my solo career, I wasn’t sure where to start in terms of putting myself into a music scene. It would require a lot of meeting new people—other artists, show runners, producers, session musicians, engineers, photographers, etc. When you’re starting from nothing, or when
21 Aug 2026 2 min read
Think Outside the Box with Your Merch
Music

Think Outside the Box with Your Merch

When it comes to merch people tend to think of the big three: vinyl, CDs, and tees. But nowadays it might be a good idea to try something new. Most artists I speak to want to press their album onto vinyl, whether they can afford it or not. Pressing your
14 Aug 2026 2 min read
Why You Should Go To Conferences
Music

Why You Should Go To Conferences

For years I neglected to go to music conferences, mostly because it just didn’t seem like it was feasibly in my budget. Spending a bunch of money to travel across the country seemed a bit frivolous when I was struggling to pay rent and keep my internet connected. It
08 Aug 2026 2 min read
Addiction and the Working Musician
Music

Addiction and the Working Musician

For my entire life I’ve struggled with addiction. It’s been a central theme in my music. It’s been a daily battle since I was a teenager. Some years I do alright. Some years everything comes apart at the seams. Through it all, I can’t deny that
16 Jun 2026 2 min read
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