Meet Tyler Trevino

We were lucky to catch up with Tyler Trevino recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Tyler, we’re so appreciative of you taking the time to share your nuggets of wisdom with our community. One of the topics we think is most important for folks looking to level up their lives is building up their self-confidence and self-esteem. Can you share how you developed your confidence?

Honestly, developing confidence and social skills was just something that happened over time due to accidental exposure therapy.
Growing up, I was always a shy kid who only had a few friends. It didn’t help that I was queer in Texas, often in environments where I didn’t feel represented or ‘fit in.’ It took a while for me to find my people, but when I did, I began to feel like a different person. Getting involved in the local music scene seriously changed my life. It’s crazy what having a loving and reliable community can do for you in the self-love department. When I was like 14 years old I started going to House of J, attending weekly shows and the monthly ‘Free AF’. I loved the music, I loved the art workshops, but most notably I loved the people. The shows at House of J were the first time in my life that I had witnessed queer adulthood and local artwork made my marginalized people. It changed my outlook on my own queer identity and taught me to love my hometown. I learned how to appreciate myself through loud punk and hardcore bands playing in a breaking-down garage in 100 degree Houston summer weather and it is something that I would not trade for the world.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

My name is Tyler Trevino and I am a multimedia artist born & raised in Houston, Texas. Through my magazine, Temp Tats, I document this current wave of DIY music and culture through my very own photography, writing, and videography.
I run the magazine completely independently, everything for it is done alone in my bedroom. I’ve been working on it for about 3 or 4 years now, honestly, I’ve lost count- time flies by when you’re having fun. Making the magazine (and zines in general) is intensely fulfilling to me, I’ve never been so passionate about anything else in my life. It really is an honor to be able to document this prime era of underground music. However, broad documentation isn’t the only purpose of the project. I also strive to spread awareness and advocate for political and social issues (particularly anti-capitalism, veganism, queer liberation, and more. I live by Crass’ legendary motto, “Fight War, Not Wars.”), and generally show the average person that there is BEAUTIFUL art here in Texas and they can easily be a part of the welcoming, accessible culture.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

To be transparent, the most impactful part of my journey was making friends with fellow local artists. You’ve probably heard “it’s all about who you know” a bazillion times but I can not stress enough how real it is. Let me also add that making these kinds of professional connections is mind-blowingly EASY! All you really need to do is-for example- approach members of a local band after their set and say “Hey, great job! I love y’all’s sound and would love to work with you in the future!” Introduce yourself and be warm and friendly. The same thing applies to visiting artists at local markets. Check out their table, say you love their work, give them your card! A simple introduction and polite conversation can go a long way. The ability to be friendly and agreeable is in my eyes, crucial for being successful in the art scene.

Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?

Pablo Solis from No Sleep Fest is the coolest. Every time I’m struggling in the process of booking a show or have questions about artistic professionalism he’s the first guy I think to call. He’s kind, responsive, and knows what he’s doing. I’ve got so much respect for him and the No Sleep Fest team.

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Lexi Neuhoff
Vivienne _Mothst4rz

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