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Token - Courtney Swain

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This is the 5th track on Courtney Swain's "Monstre."

COURTNEY INTERVIEW QUESTION #1

You were the first Secret Doggy to make an RPM album. Why do you think so many of your pals have made one since you started and what do you think people can learn from the process?


Courtney: "The RPM challenge spreads like something in the water or cross pollination, and it moves through musical communities like a tree growing roots. I was inspired by Jaggery's album Paprikah to attempt my first RPM. At the time I was feeling stifled at a 9-5 desk job, and wanted to prove to myself that I am an artist and I can create art. The experience has been unique and liberating, and I have not stopped running my mouth about it to everyone and anyone who listens. Through an RPM challenge, you learn a lot about your writing habits and how to overcome/capitalize off them, and also how you can optimize your workflow or creative environment.

Once you create an RPM album, it never goes away; neither does the effort you put in it, the pride of creating something, or the feedback from people finding your music. After I put out my RPM, I didn't do anything with it for a while. A year later, I was able to perform some of the songs in Japan during the Bent Knee Trio tour, and another six months after that it lead to my first solo performance. It's difficult to quantify or explain what exactly an RPM Challenge does for you, but it's a tangible milestone that changes your perspective on thinks. I think it probably feels a lot like sky-diving."

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from Secret Dog RPM Sampler, released April 30, 2015

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