{"id":1869698,"date":"2026-04-07T10:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1869698"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:41:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:41:00","slug":"nourished-by-time-music-should-be-fun-but-it-cant-be-fun-all-the-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1869698","title":{"rendered":"Nourished by Time: \u2018Music should be fun \u2013 but it can\u2019t be fun all the time\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1200\/0-360-1995-1330\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442943.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"main-article standard \">\n<div class=\"article-main-content article-wrapper has-media-but-its-an-image\" data-status=\"loaded\" data-primary-article=\"true\" data-url=\"\/music\/article\/70043\/1\/nourished-by-time-workers-rights-politics-adidas-creative-class-palestine\" data-article-id=\"70043\">\n<header class=\"article-header has-portrait-image no-media\">\n<div class=\"wrapper dg-max-width\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<figure class=\"main-img has-figcaption\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\" data-template=\"Standard Article\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"2_NourishedByTime_01_251210_Adidas_135SpringSt\" class=\"img\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/1280\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442943.jpg\" width=\"2000\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"inner\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography courtesy <span class=\"nowrap\">of adidas<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"meta\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-07T10:41:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"07 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"7\">7,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"titles\">\n<div class=\"tags\">\n<div class=\"sections\"><a class=\"category vertical - music\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\">Music<\/a><br \/>\n\/<br \/>\n<a class=\"series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/q-and-a\">Q+A<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"standard-tag-container\"><a class=\"standard-category\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/music\">Music<\/a> \/<br \/>\n<a class=\"standard-series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/q-and-a\">Q+A<\/a><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"title\"><span>Nourished by Time: \u2018Music should be fun \u2013 but it can\u2019t be fun all <span class=\"nowrap\">the time\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"standfirst\">\n<h2>On the heels of his adidas Creative Class nod, the Baltimore-raised artist talks New York, workers\u2019 rights, and why music can\u2019t just <span class=\"nowrap\">be escapism<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-07T10:41:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"07 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"7\">7,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-04-07T10:41:00+00:00\" class=\"timestamp\" title=\"07 April 2026\"><span class=\"month\">April<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"day\" data-day=\"7\">7,<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"providers\">\n<div class=\"contributors\"><span class=\"contributor\" data-contributor-role=\"Text\"><span class=\"contributor-role\">Text<\/span><a class=\"contributor-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/user\/isabelbekele\">Isabel Bekele<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"article-body-container\">\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>Marcus Brown, the artist better known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nourishedbytime_\/?hl=en\"><span>Nourished by Time<\/span><\/a><span>, knows how to stay the course. The 30-year-old, known for his synthy, punchy blend of post-punk and R&amp;B, has been putting out music for nearly a decade, releasing earlier projects under names like Riley with Fire and Mother Marcus. The work released under this latest moniker, however, is what\u2019s finally clicked with both critics and audiences, with his music now getting the hype it deserves. <\/span>Since releasing his second album, <em data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"642\">Passionate Ones<\/em>, last August, the songwriter has criss-crossed the country on a 38-date headline tour, received a co-sign from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/tyler-the-creator\">Tyler, the Creator<\/a>, and most recently <span>been named a member of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWWUb8djnxt\/?hl=en\"><span>adidas SS26 Creative Class<\/span><\/a><span>, joining the likes of other rising artists like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fcukers__\/\"><span>Fcukers<\/span><\/a><span> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/halimabot\/\"><span>Halima<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Brown grew up in Baltimore, where, while working odd jobs and living in his parents\u2019 house, he crafted his breakthrough project: the critically acclaimed EP <em data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"269\">Erotic Probiotic 2<\/em>. The era that followed saw him sign to XL Recordings, release the 2024 EP <em data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"363\">Catching Chickens<\/em>, and finally find solid footing after years of balancing making art with making a living. \u201cGoing from living in my parents\u2019 basement to being able to move to New York and support myself is really the biggest accomplishment for me,\u201d Brown said when we caught up at the Creative Class unveiling in SoHo. \u201cThat\u2019s what I care about most and what I\u2019m most proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The idea of the come-up is well documented in Brown\u2019s discography, which is chock-full of references to the drudgery of life under capitalism. There are tracks like \u201cWorker\u2019s Interlude\u201d, which nod to America\u2019s exploitative beginnings (\u201cI still can feel the cotton \/ And the heat from the fields\u201d), and singles like \u201c925\u201d, which capture the struggling artist\u2019s plight (\u201cWorking restaurants by day \/ Writing love songs every night\u201d). His lyrics say the quiet part out loud: finding your way in this country can be exhausting, unforgiving work \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean it isn\u2019t worth the effort. Brown\u2019s writing, combined with his boundless, unrestrained sound, makes for music that\u2019s startlingly honest while still maintaining a rare sense of hope.<\/p>\n<p><span>Below, we chatted with Brown about moving to New York, writing about the world and workers\u2019 rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"a40785fb-6240-4171-b321-b42401192a29\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/2000\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442942.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nourished by Time\" class=\"img\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442942.jpg\" width=\"2000\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography courtesy <span class=\"nowrap\">of adidas<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><strong>First, congrats on being a part of the adidas Creative Class. How does it feel to be recognised in this way?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time: <\/strong><span>Thank you. It feels pretty insane. It\u2019s hard to know where you are in the world or in the music industry, so it&#8217;s pretty cool to know that the music is reaching this far. I&#8217;m a big fan of vintage Adidas, and have always been a fan, so it was pretty easy to say yes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s been about half a year since <\/strong><strong><em>Passionate Ones<\/em><\/strong><strong> came out. How has your life changed since then?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> Everything is a lot easier. I think a lot of people just know who I am now. I\u2019m getting all these text messages from friends and family saying that they\u2019re hearing my music in places, and that friends of theirs are asking about the music. I\u2019ve been able to move to New York, and I\u2019m a lot more financially stable, which is nice. This year, I\u2019ve been focusing on just relaxing and taking it easy. We did almost 60 shows last year, so [now] just chilling. But it feels good to know that the hard work paid off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Workers\u2019 rights, labour and capitalism are all really big themes in your music. What\u2019s your relationship to work like these days?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I think that\u2019s what I was trying to tackle on \u201c925\u201d. That was me realising, I\u2019m not working the same physical jobs that I used to work. But I still am an ally to the movement. I still care about workers\u2019 rights, and it\u2019s very important for me not to cosplay, because I always wanna be honest about where I am in the movement, as long as I\u2019m helping others, speaking up when I want to speak up. I\u2019m always gonna be pro-worker, always.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s also been a charged few months politically, both here and abroad. How does what\u2019s happening in the world influence your work as an artist?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> The same way it always has, honestly. I\u2019m never afraid to speak about it. In \u201cBABY BABY\u201d, we talk about Palestine, and we\u2019re drawing comparisons to Baltimore. I think it\u2019s always something that\u2019s going to be in my music in some way, shape or form. You have to talk about these things. I never wanna be boxed in as \u2018I only talk about social issues\u2019, because at the end of the day, music should be fun, but it can\u2019t be fun all the time. I\u2019m pretty sure my next album\u2019s gonna be a lot about what is happening in the world, but at the same time, things are always happening in the world. <\/span><span>I\u2019m always inspired to talk, but also to learn. I think things are getting more layered, and I want to know the nuance, to be able to explain the nuance. So I think I\u2019m at a place now where I\u2019m just learning a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><strong>Outside of music, what else are you into?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I\u2019m really into conceptual art, and I\u2019m slowly buying paintings. I bought a bunch of Frank Dory pieces of work, so I\u2019m really excited about that. I was really into chess for a little bit, which is not super creative, but it\u2019s really relaxing. I also like jogging a lot, and I\u2019m really into sculpting. I don\u2019t do it, but I love sculptures. Me and [my friend] are also gonna try to make a movie. I just had a really funny movie idea that I wanted to try and make into a real thing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the idea?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I can\u2019t say it. I\u2019ll tell you later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When or where do you feel the most at peace these days?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I haven\u2019t been feeling much peace, unfortunately. But I think when I go on vacation, like when I\u2019m somewhere else and not in my regular mode. I can be so habitual sometimes, and I think that kind of drains a certain level of whimsy from real life. Like, I went to Vegas two weeks ago, and that was really fun. It\u2019s so awful there, but it\u2019s so great. I also like to go on walks, which really helps. I love big bodies of water \u2013 that\u2019s probably my favourite, easiest way to feel relief.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have a favourite body of water?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I used to go to the Charles River a lot when I was in Boston. I would skate up and down the river, but now I just go around the Whitney Museum to the Hudson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s inspiring you right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I think just time and freedom, not having anything to do. This year has been so nice. I\u2019ve been writing so much music, feeling out what I want to do and what I want to write about next. I\u2019m blessed not to have to force it. I\u2019ve been inspired by just living in this city. It\u2019s so humbling and really puts you in your place and makes you realise how small you really are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s next for Nourished by Time?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I\u2019m gonna try to put out a record in 2027. That would be amazing. But again, I don\u2019t wanna rush it. I really take pride in crafting albums, and I really want to compete with my heroes, and they didn\u2019t rush their work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline-last\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! 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photographed by Yoan Zdravkov for Dazed AW25 issue \" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/480\/252-0-2157-1435\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442611.jpg\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"card-latest__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card-latest__title\">\u2018A cig in one hand and an inhaler in the other\u2019: Fcukers know how to party<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline\" data-newsletter hidden>\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! Get The Drop<\/h1>\n<div class=\"meta-row\">\n<p class=\"meta\">Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"confirmation\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p class=\"confirmation-title\">Thank you. You have been subscribed<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/privacy-policy\" class=\"meta-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nPrivacy policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"article-body wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><span>Marcus Brown, the artist better known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nourishedbytime_\/?hl=en\"><span>Nourished by Time<\/span><\/a><span>, knows how to stay the course. The 30-year-old, known for his synthy, punchy blend of post-punk and R&amp;B, has been putting out music for nearly a decade, releasing earlier projects under names like Riley with Fire and Mother Marcus. The work released under this latest moniker, however, is what\u2019s finally clicked with both critics and audiences, with his music now getting the hype it deserves. <\/span>Since releasing his second album, <em data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"642\">Passionate Ones<\/em>, last August, the songwriter has criss-crossed the country on a 38-date headline tour, received a co-sign from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dazeddigital.com\/tyler-the-creator\">Tyler, the Creator<\/a>, and most recently <span>been named a member of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWWUb8djnxt\/?hl=en\"><span>adidas SS26 Creative Class<\/span><\/a><span>, joining the likes of other rising artists like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fcukers__\/\"><span>Fcukers<\/span><\/a><span> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/halimabot\/\"><span>Halima<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Brown grew up in Baltimore, where, while working odd jobs and living in his parents\u2019 house, he crafted his breakthrough project: the critically acclaimed EP <em data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"269\">Erotic Probiotic 2<\/em>. The era that followed saw him sign to XL Recordings, release the 2024 EP <em data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"363\">Catching Chickens<\/em>, and finally find solid footing after years of balancing making art with making a living. \u201cGoing from living in my parents\u2019 basement to being able to move to New York and support myself is really the biggest accomplishment for me,\u201d Brown said when we caught up at the Creative Class unveiling in SoHo. \u201cThat\u2019s what I care about most and what I\u2019m most proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The idea of the come-up is well documented in Brown\u2019s discography, which is chock-full of references to the drudgery of life under capitalism. There are tracks like \u201cWorker\u2019s Interlude\u201d, which nod to America\u2019s exploitative beginnings (\u201cI still can feel the cotton \/ And the heat from the fields\u201d), and singles like \u201c925\u201d, which capture the struggling artist\u2019s plight (\u201cWorking restaurants by day \/ Writing love songs every night\u201d). His lyrics say the quiet part out loud: finding your way in this country can be exhausting, unforgiving work \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean it isn\u2019t worth the effort. Brown\u2019s writing, combined with his boundless, unrestrained sound, makes for music that\u2019s startlingly honest while still maintaining a rare sense of hope.<\/p>\n<p><span>Below, we chatted with Brown about moving to New York, writing about the world and workers\u2019 rights.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"inline-img expandable dev-view-hide\" data-img=\"a40785fb-6240-4171-b321-b42401192a29\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/2000\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442942.jpg\" data-img-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\" data-img-aspect-ratio=\"0.67\"><span class=\"has-css-custom-props image-container\" data-aspect-ratio-type=\"portrait\"><span class=\"preserve-aspect-ratio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nourished by Time\" class=\"img\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/images-prod.dazeddigital.com\/786\/azure\/dazed-prod\/1440\/2\/1442942.jpg\" width=\"2000\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"img-caption\"><span class=\"credit\">Photography courtesy <span class=\"nowrap\">of adidas<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><strong>First, congrats on being a part of the adidas Creative Class. How does it feel to be recognised in this way?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time: <\/strong><span>Thank you. It feels pretty insane. It\u2019s hard to know where you are in the world or in the music industry, so it&#8217;s pretty cool to know that the music is reaching this far. I&#8217;m a big fan of vintage Adidas, and have always been a fan, so it was pretty easy to say yes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s been about half a year since <\/strong><strong><em>Passionate Ones<\/em><\/strong><strong> came out. How has your life changed since then?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> Everything is a lot easier. I think a lot of people just know who I am now. I\u2019m getting all these text messages from friends and family saying that they\u2019re hearing my music in places, and that friends of theirs are asking about the music. I\u2019ve been able to move to New York, and I\u2019m a lot more financially stable, which is nice. This year, I\u2019ve been focusing on just relaxing and taking it easy. We did almost 60 shows last year, so [now] just chilling. But it feels good to know that the hard work paid off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Workers\u2019 rights, labour and capitalism are all really big themes in your music. What\u2019s your relationship to work like these days?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I think that\u2019s what I was trying to tackle on \u201c925\u201d. That was me realising, I\u2019m not working the same physical jobs that I used to work. But I still am an ally to the movement. I still care about workers\u2019 rights, and it\u2019s very important for me not to cosplay, because I always wanna be honest about where I am in the movement, as long as I\u2019m helping others, speaking up when I want to speak up. I\u2019m always gonna be pro-worker, always.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s also been a charged few months politically, both here and abroad. How does what\u2019s happening in the world influence your work as an artist?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> The same way it always has, honestly. I\u2019m never afraid to speak about it. In \u201cBABY BABY\u201d, we talk about Palestine, and we\u2019re drawing comparisons to Baltimore. I think it\u2019s always something that\u2019s going to be in my music in some way, shape or form. You have to talk about these things. I never wanna be boxed in as \u2018I only talk about social issues\u2019, because at the end of the day, music should be fun, but it can\u2019t be fun all the time. I\u2019m pretty sure my next album\u2019s gonna be a lot about what is happening in the world, but at the same time, things are always happening in the world. <\/span><span>I\u2019m always inspired to talk, but also to learn. I think things are getting more layered, and I want to know the nuance, to be able to explain the nuance. So I think I\u2019m at a place now where I\u2019m just learning a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"instagram-container embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"media-instagram\" data-script-depends=\"instagram-embeds\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"embed-content\" data-embed-type=\"raw-html\">\n<p><strong>Outside of music, what else are you into?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I\u2019m really into conceptual art, and I\u2019m slowly buying paintings. I bought a bunch of Frank Dory pieces of work, so I\u2019m really excited about that. I was really into chess for a little bit, which is not super creative, but it\u2019s really relaxing. I also like jogging a lot, and I\u2019m really into sculpting. I don\u2019t do it, but I love sculptures. Me and [my friend] are also gonna try to make a movie. I just had a really funny movie idea that I wanted to try and make into a real thing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the idea?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I can\u2019t say it. I\u2019ll tell you later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When or where do you feel the most at peace these days?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I haven\u2019t been feeling much peace, unfortunately. But I think when I go on vacation, like when I\u2019m somewhere else and not in my regular mode. I can be so habitual sometimes, and I think that kind of drains a certain level of whimsy from real life. Like, I went to Vegas two weeks ago, and that was really fun. It\u2019s so awful there, but it\u2019s so great. I also like to go on walks, which really helps. I love big bodies of water \u2013 that\u2019s probably my favourite, easiest way to feel relief.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have a favourite body of water?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I used to go to the Charles River a lot when I was in Boston. I would skate up and down the river, but now I just go around the Whitney Museum to the Hudson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s inspiring you right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I think just time and freedom, not having anything to do. This year has been so nice. I\u2019ve been writing so much music, feeling out what I want to do and what I want to write about next. I\u2019m blessed not to have to force it. I\u2019ve been inspired by just living in this city. It\u2019s so humbling and really puts you in your place and makes you realise how small you really are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s next for Nourished by Time?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nourished by Time:<\/strong><span> I\u2019m gonna try to put out a record in 2027. That would be amazing. But again, I don\u2019t wanna rush it. I really take pride in crafting albums, and I really want to compete with my heroes, and they didn\u2019t rush their work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-inline-last\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-small\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1 class=\"newsletter-title\">Escape the algorithm! 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