New York City-based Lachi is an award-winning recording artist, prolific EDM vocalist, and producer. Being legally blind, Lachi advocates for Disability Culture, inclusion, and accessibility in the music and entertainment industries. A leader in disability inclusion, she is the Founder and President of RAMPD, a coalition of established Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities who serve to advocate in the music industry. Her winning smile and effervescent personality will undoubtedly give you the confidence you might be missing. Continue reading to learn more about Lachi’s career, advocacy, and new song “Black Girl Cornrows.”

Editor's Pick, SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 47Jessica MoraJanuary 12, 2023music artist, advocate, disability representation, disability, recording artist, EDM, blind, musicComment

Battling Mental Health Through Guitar and Song with Former Hero

Yorkshire singer/songwriter Former Hero is no stranger to suffering from mental health. In his debut album ‘footpaths,’ out now on all streaming platforms, the guitarist delves into heavy issues while pairing the lyrics with catchy and danceable tunes. In this interview with Jejune Magazine, Former Hero goes into depth about the impact growing up as a queer man in a sheltered part of the UK has had on both his life and music. Additionally, he explains how he is giving back to the LGBTQA+ community through the online festival MindOut UK, which will be livestreamed on September 25th, 2021. Read on to learn more about the details of this event and Former Hero himself!

SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 36, Most PopularKaylyn WenzelSeptember 24, 2021FormerHero, Music, #queermusic, queer, EDM, mental health advocate, mental health, Guitar, album, #song, songwriter, LGBTQ+, communityComment