Texas Artist Pop2wavy on Staying Independent, Battling Overthinking, and Building Music That Lasts
Pop2wavy’s story is a testament to the power of self-belief, persistence, and emotional honesty. Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, and visiting Hawaii to celebrate his music and journey, Pop2wavy represents the new wave of independent artists who are doing it all—recording, producing, promoting—with pure passion and no big machine behind them.
While others chase quick fame, Pop2wavy is chasing longevity—building music that speaks to real emotions, growth, and survival.
From Studio Kid to Self-Made Artist
Music has always been part of Pop2wavy’s life. As a child, he tagged along with his dad to studios and live shows, soaking in the atmosphere even before he knew he wanted to make music himself.
It wasn’t until his late teens that he decided to step out of his reserved shell and record his first song. What started as an experiment turned into a calling—one that’s seen him build an entire career independently, recording everything on his own setup, mixing his vocals, and staying fully hands-on.
Music as Therapy
For Pop2wavy, music isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about survival. Struggling with overthinking, emotional expression, and mental battles, he found a safe outlet in music. Every song captures raw feelings—relationships, family struggles, self-doubt—and transforms them into art.
Music isn’t just therapy for him—it’s a necessity. And that authenticity bleeds into every track he creates.
Balancing Independence and Growth
Pop2wavy’s DIY spirit runs deep. Without a team, he books his own shows, designs his own cover art, engineers his own recordings, and self-promotes his projects. His evolution—from hesitant first recordings to confident, melodic storytelling—shows the payoff of relentless personal investment.
Yet he’s also candid about the challenges: battling inconsistency, struggling with self-promotion, and facing the mental hurdles that come with doing it all yourself. Still, he wouldn’t trade the independence for anything.
Creative Freedom, Real Sacrifices
Pop2wavy’s path hasn’t been easy. He’s sacrificed money, time, sleep, and even meals to fund his projects. But through it all, he’s stayed anchored to his purpose: creating music that’s real, meaningful, and built to last longer than microwavable moments.
He dreams of touring—feeling crowds sing his lyrics back to him word-for-word—and building a career rooted in loyalty, longevity, and authenticity, not just viral fame.
Finding Balance Between Passion and Life
While chasing his dreams, Pop2wavy also acknowledges the tightrope walk between creative obsession and real-world relationships. He’s learning how to balance the need for tunnel-vision focus with staying grounded in family, friendships, and everyday life.
Ultimately, he sees success not just as making it big, but as making it meaningful—building a life where passion, family, and authenticity can all thrive.
