How to Make it When You Haven't Made It | Tone Deaf with Daniel Graves

On May 3rd, 2025 during the Dark Force Festival in New Jersey, I finally held the talk I had been meaning to hold for over a decade. Originally conceived for SXSW in 2014, my talk "How to Make It When You Haven't Made It" explores the realities, promises and pitfalls of being an independent musician, and seeks to help artists find a path to turning their passion into a profession without being a part of the music industry machine. ▶ OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://aesthetic-perfection.net ▶ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/danielgraves ▶ INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/iamdanielgraves ▶ MERCH NORTH AMERICA: https://store.aesthetic-perfection.net ▶ MERCH EUROPE: https://aestheticperfectioneu.myshopify.com