The Outlaw Ocean is right up my alley. I earned my master’s degree in Public International Law, but I never thought I’d get to do anything with it considering I’ve been a full-time musician since finishing university. Being part of this project changed that for me and enabled me to combine two major aspects of my life that I never saw crossing paths until now.

This music project is also special to me because it’s a rare opportunity for me to connect my music to real-world issues. With subjects of this magnitude it can be difficult for people to connect with what they see or read, especially considering the literal and figurative distance that exists between them and the topic at hand. Music helps bridge this gap by providing context or a gateway to understanding the complex. Music guides you on how to feel about certain things and widens your perceptions, while not forcing you in any direction. 

Good journalism, like that of The Outlaw Ocean, is difficult to find and not easy to fund. Nevertheless we should all do what we can to help bolster this kind of storytelling. I’m happy that my music and the contributions I make to this project is part of that effort.

TMSV