Bryan Escareno and Alicia Zeimet

Recorded December 11, 2020 Archived December 11, 2020 35:12 minutes
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Description

Alicia Zeimet (28) has a conversation with her partner Bryan Escareno (29) about how he has navigated the pandemic as an independent musician, and their reflections on adapting in these times.

Subject Log / Time Code

B talks about how he became interested in music. He also talks about his current band When We Was Kids and the release of his EP before the pandemic.
B talks about how bands have adjusted to livestreaming to keep their audiences engaged. He also talks about the silence when performing online versus the physical performance where there was "a sense of purpose that felt good."
B talks about being inspired to collaborate with other musicians, finding new ways to become better at songwriting, and what it has meant for him to adapt during this time.
A talks about learning to use different skills, finding more time to spend at home, accessibility in the digital space, and her experience watching live-streamed concerts.
A reflects on how the pandemic has taught her to be resilient, grounded, hopeful, and open-minded.

Participants

  • Bryan Escareno
  • Alicia Zeimet

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Outreach