did you know I write a newsletter?it provides updates about my music, my life, and my general day to day experience—here's an excerpt from the most recent email:"I wanted to take some time to talk to you, cherished reader, person to person.nothing brings me greater joy in this world than the creative process; even right now, typing word after word out on this formerly blank newsletter template, I get an indescribable rush of energy and emotion.it’s empowering, because the effect transcends mediums. I feel like I can apply creativity to any aspect of my life, and the more I do so, the more I benefit. it’s an immensely positive cycle that leads to growth, learning, and fulfillment.I establish this because in spite of this personal experience, I perceive a distinct lack of creativity in the decision-making of a significant number of folks I come into contact with.what I mean when I say this is that I find myself observing people (not you, dear reader, but people) systematically making decisions that don’t support and in fact obscure their long-term happiness. modeling their behavior on individuals who don’t have anyone’s best interest at heart. doing the opposite of thinking creatively, if you will.that may sound judgmental, but I don’t mean it as such. creativity requires applied attention, and in the past two decades, attention has been commoditized to an unprecedented degree."read the full post here: https://fredriko.beehiiv.com/p/on-creativitysubscribe here: https://fredriko.beehiiv.com/subscribe

ayyy whattup @mixtape I see you ✌🏼

lens frens it’s out! without any ado here is my cover of the Beach Boys’ “Don’t Worry Baby”! 🌊🏄🏻I made this cover for a compilation being put together by a local nyc DIY record label—the Beach Boys are one of my favorite bands so it was a pleasure to create.recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by yours truly! available to collect if it connects with you in any way 🙏🏼

saturdays spent exploring 👍🏼

“Sampa” from my show last friday in downtown nycI absolutely love brazilian music—learning to play songs like this is always a challenge, but one that is immensely rewarding once achieved. hope you enjoy!

also picked up another gig at rockwood tomorrow if you’re downtown ✌🏼

back in my favorite spot

I do love the beach boys

my feed right now is nothing but @christina #poweruser

on the subject of this graphic from @mariapaula’s excellent touch grassthe music is what comes first because it fuels youbut the connections validate its meaning by revealing what you have in common with othersconnections foster an environment in which creating music is possible