Getting in his new album and a UK tour just before lockdown hit, our pal
Cavetown is making the best of an unexpected break by embracing his passion for YouTube, painting, and Animal Crossing. He's also playing Dork's online festival Homeschool this weekend.
Hello Robbie! How's it going? Are you feeling okay amid all this virus madness?
Hi! Yes, I'm fine. Staying inside pretty much all the time, which isn't unusual for me anyway.
How has it impacted you so far?
I miss my housemate Marco terribly - he went to his parents' house for the quarantine. I don't know when I'll get to see him again, which makes me quite sad. But on the bright side, I'm getting a lot of rest which is something I've been needing for a while.
You've been doing some nice and fun things to boost morale, can you tell us about them?
Yeah, I've been very active online since that's where everyone is hanging out most of the time right now! So far I've released a new album (which is of course very exciting), done a Livestream, and posted a bunch of new YouTube videos. It has felt great to reignite the relationship I have with my audience, and now feels like the perfect time to reconnect with them like I used to before I became so busy touring.
Have they been well received?
Yes! My audience tends to just love anything I put out there, which is so sweet. They really make me feel unconditionally cared for.
Do you have more in the works?
Absolutely. I had a great time on the Livestream so I'd love to do more of that, and I am keen on doing some more old-school YouTube videos too.
