Rosehardt

Photo by Alice Plati

It’ll genuinely surprise me if a more personal episode happens this season. The chat you’re about to hear with Caleb Eberhardt (aka Rosehardt) really “goes there” in a way that I wasn’t intending it to, but I’m massively grateful that this talk happened. Caleb is a talented musician and actor based here in New York, who’s building a community of art lovers through his vulnerable works. His music has shimmering flecks of R&B, soul, jazz, rap and lyrically he isn’t afraid to tell you what’s exactly on his mind. 

The last bit was in full display in Live At National Sawdust, a music documentary and concert film that depicts a stark portrait of Caleb’s experience of being an artist during the pandemic. But you know what? The biggest thing I love about this episode is that it transcends that description quite beautifully. Sure, Caleb’s a creative, but I honestly don’t think you need to be one to relate to his experience. Remember that time early in the pandemic when we tried to ignore what was happening by burrowing ourselves into work? While in turn also allowing our relationships to wither away? I definitely do, and it’s through this conversation that I was able to open up in a way that I honestly haven’t been able to.

We do chat about Caleb’s music and the documentary, but truth be told, this conversation is more about the struggles that come from being a human being, to be a human being that’s trying to make things while your mind is a bit fucked up because….well *gestures towards everything* I hope hearing this talk makes at least one person feel a little less alone, and I also deeply hope you check out Caleb’s beautiful music.

After you hear the episode, be sure to check out Rosehardt’s track Untitled 2 on the official New Exchange Playlist. Also, follow Rosehardt on Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.