My first real ‘community’ online was mp3.com. When I joined I was like the 132nd person on that site. It was such an incredible thing back then. People could post their own music, get feedback, promote, find a label, and get paid for streams/downloads.

I actually earned money from my music while chatting with future mega stars like Darude and Dido.

I got some real world tracks out there, had my stuff played from Australia to Canada, and there was a time I could walk into a club and hear my music being played.

Surreal thinking about it now.

I’ve never had that kind of connection or sense of belonging online since.