¡®I get asked, ¡®How can you make it as a musician?¡¯ and I really think it¡¯s all about mental strength,¡± says Kinuko Hiramatsu, who produces music under the name Sapphire Slows.
In the past two years the 25-year-old electronic-music artist has released a full-length album, toured the United States and Europe, all while completing a masters in musicology ¡ª which is no easy feat. Now Hiramatsu is ready to take on another challenge by joining this year¡¯s Red Bull Music Academy in Paris.
¡°I¡¯ve always been a bedroom producer because that¡¯s the most relaxing environment for me, but it¡¯s not like I was proud of how my music sounds all lo-fi,¡± says Hiramatsu, explaining why she applied to the academy. ¡°I¡¯d like people to hear the best music I can possibly make.¡±
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