“We received a $20,000 Sonic Guild Grant on the same day we received a GRAMMY Nomination. Quite the day indeed! We found ourselves needing to tour a lot, and with a vehicle on its last leg. Because of that grant, we were able to get a new van and hit the road with confidence. Without Sonic Guild, we wouldn’t have been able to do that. We’ll forever be grateful for their stewardship!”

Sonic Guild has provided me with the opportunity to create music independently, allowing me to express myself authentically in the genres I love. I have a deep appreciation for jazz, blues, and R&B, but I also have a passion for country music. Through the generous donations and support from their patrons, Sonic Guild is helping me build my own platform where I can sing songs in new genres, all while honoring my identity as a proud woman of color. Freedom to be myself and express myself in every musical way possible is given through the grant Sonic Guild provided me.

Sonic Guild has been the ONLY nonprofit organization in the city that has given me a grant in the past 5 years of performing. Because of them, I was able to pay for my most recent music video “Cold Dancer” and I was able afford a new logo design along with merch. I will always be grateful to Sonic Guild and their mission to support local musicians and artists.”

As a musician in Austin, Texas, it is a struggle to financially succeed as an artist. As a queer artist, Sonic Guild has welcomed me into their community with open arms and great generosity. They have supported me and encouraged me to create and continue to pursue my art. Through grants, payments for performing and through the community we’ve built, Sonic Guild has met me where I am. I am extremely grateful for their financial, emotional, and creative support, and hope they continue to get the support they need in order to help other artists in their journey.