Masks can hide, but perhaps also liberate. Without being tethered to identity, the duo are free to leap genres and gender. Interview spoke with A, admittedly the more anxious half of the duo, to peel back the layers onKARL ORTEGON: Anonymity in music has been kind of in lately. You haveand Daft Punk and DeadMau5 who all hide their identity.
ORTEGON: Rain in LA? That’s so moody. It sets the tone. Talk to me more about your emotions. How do you navigate being vulnerable in your music? ORTEGON: You guys had your first-ever tour this year, and it was both in the States and overseas. How do you manage anxiety when you’re touring?
emotionalorange Thank you for opening up about your experiences with being a performer that deals with anxiety, A! I can definitely relate and it is really nice hearing it from another creative. Fans need to realize that without mental and physical health there is NO ARTIST.