Presented by The GRAMMY Museum, The Knockturnal was invited to an exclusive conversation with musician Julius Rodriguez in honor of his latest body of work, Evergreen.
Rodriguez engaged in a lively discussion with journalist and producer Angélika Beener, sharing insights and stories behind his music.
When opening up about his thoughts on categories and genre identity within music, Rodriguez touched on his beliefs about creating music: “There’s no real reason for it, at least in the creation and enjoyment of art. It’s for the marketing and the selling of the art.”
Through creating Evergreen, Julius shed light on how this creative and album-making process ultimately allowed him to trust himself in trusting other people’s processes, such as other artists he worked with, including producer Tim Anderson.
Through the creation of “Evergreen,” Julius Rodriguez shed light on how this creative and album-making process allowed him to grow. He learned to trust himself more deeply while trusting the processes of others. Embracing the collaborative aspects of this project represented a significant milestone in his career. This included working closely with other artists, such as producer Tim Anderson, who has worked with the likes of Solange, Billie Eilish, Halsey, and more. Alongside producers and writers, he used their wisdom and talent to aid in bringing the unique project to life. Evergreen and The GRAMMY Musuem conversation stands as a testament to his talent and passion for music.
As a multi-faceted musician, Julius shows off his skills in the new record in a way that provides listeners with versatility we have never heard before. The 25-year-old not only demonstrates his strengths as a pianist but also as a visionary instrumentalist who carries skills ranging from the drums to bass to guitar to the composition of music, constantly switching between various musical genres and styles.
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