Thoughts from Ben

I don’t really know where to start but I’m going to anyway regardless of the one or two of you who may read this. I’ve been extremely absent from SOLID/HUMAN due to a multitude of reasons but mostly from learning how to live with my autoimmune disease. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the end of 2020 and have been on a journey of health and exploration since. There have been many highs but also many lows and when the valleys are hitting, it’s difficult to cultivate any energy toward the things I love, namely this site.

My vision for SOLID/HUMAN has always been to create a place that showcases the talent of artists and musicians who may not have the reach they deserve. I’ve never viewed this as a critic site but rather a canvas of support and admiration. A place where positivity and genuine support can give up-and-coming artists the small boost they need to keep creating and developing.

My efforts so far in this endeavor has been mostly positive and I feel that I’ve at least made a small impact but no where close to what I believe the potential of this site could be. And that’s tough. It definitely weighs on me and I think of it almost daily. As I continue to learn about my disease and how to treat and live a semi-normal life, I reflect on what I can do to keep it from controlling my passion. One thing I can definitely do, is this. Just write down my feelings, my thoughts and my opinions.

As I move through the chapters of life my wish is to continue listening and discovering new music and art that moves me enough to share it with all of you. I will try my best to do that and hope you will stick with me through the peaks and valleys. For now, I’m just going to keep it simple.

Thanks for listening.

Stay solid. Stay human.

Ben