Post - "How To Move Forward"

Nov 17, 2025

Since the last post, I have not been working on anything actively. As I'm creating space for myself and my ideas, I typically get stuck on using that newly formed space as practically and in-line with my intentions as possible. But, if you're like me, you can see the struggles that may (and indeed do) come up.

The challenge can be disheartening. I've gone through many cycles of determination, fueled by inspiration and a clear purpose, which then leads to a flatline, a cease of ambition and effort. Typically, the slow=down comes from a lack of expected reception or feedback. If I feel as though if my art makes no impact once released, then I consider whether or not to "cut my loses" and move on.

After so many years of creating this way, I'm realizing I have more influence on the outcome than I understood (or perhaps, more than I was willing to admit to myself). I'm observing how I conduct myseld while creating, how I move from one phase to the next, and how I can change them. This old method finally feels incompatable enough to warrent the changes. The immediate problem asks, "but how?"

One way is remaining focused with a plan. Writing this out insults my ego, but even that reaction is necessary. I tend to rush my art. Often, it works in favor of the unique essence in my music style, but the quality of the release might suffer over time. If I focus entirely on the current step of the creative process, EQing for example, them I'm given the opportunity to make something that could reach a lot of people.

I'm noticing that "you", as in the audience of my art, and by extension, me as a whole... you are just as part of why I do this. At first, it was for acceptence, for a validation, and whatever I received, I needed more. But I always loved creating regardless. So now, i want you to be on my side. No longer a situationship of insecurity disguised as deep and often nonsensical artistry, but more of an honest reflection while creating with purpose. In other words, I want to be more consciously involved in the art that I make, for me and for you.

I'm currently making plans for the future, methods to follow and ideas to execute. The next release, "Last Life" by Broken Cartridge, is in development.

*jim