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This month, we’re joyful to introduce you to Tom, aka @TomJGad. One of our latest Stars!
Hi Tom, inform us extra about your self.
My identify is Tom, I’m 38, and I stay in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I work because the Business Development Director for a small firm that builds web sites for the furnishings business. I like my job as a result of I get to assist native companies compete in opposition to the web monoliths utilizing the web intelligently. If individuals had been to know me for one thing, I’d prefer it to be that I’m somebody who enjoys studying. I do it by default, and I do it with pleasure.
When did you first begin utilizing Spotify and what made you wish to be a part of the Star program?
I joined Spotify a very long time in the past, at the least 5+ years, on the free subscription. I bought premium possibly 3 years in the past, and realized concerning the Community a couple of months in the past. Unreal that I by no means knew about it. Once I knew the group existed I’ve used it on a regular basis since. When I used to be approached about becoming a member of the Star Program I jumped on the alternative as a result of it meant I might be taught extra from all of you great of us, and hopefully assist others, and the platform itself. I’m very grateful.
We’re all music followers right here. Can you inform us extra about your favourite tunes and artists?
🎵 Song: “A Letter From Home” by Ulrich Schnauss. Why? I listened to it on the proper moment- typically the scenario and the atmosphere impression how I obtain and bear in mind songs. I bear in mind listening to this tune within the workplace and remembering to write down it down. Nice atmospheric tune with no frills, simply nice and fairly.
https://open.spotify.com/track/4O4qQ0AfTEPegcbkyDKD57?si=43db55b3275147ec
💿 Album: “Blonde on Blonde” by Bob Dylan.
Why? So exhausting to reply. Mainly as a result of it my go-to after I wish to pay attention intently to lyrics and principally hearken to tales by means of music.
https://open.spotify.com/album/4NP1rhnsPdYpnyJP0p0k0L?si=Lv52V7qYR6CjwTKGYPbO2w
🎤 Artist: Sam Cooke
Why? Can’t say sufficient about my appreciation for Sam. His songs cowl the entire vary of feelings I really feel after I hearken to music. Legend and hero, this man.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6hnWRPzGGKiapVX1UCdEAC?si=cd7437e4236a4f6b
That’s a high-quality choice proper there. If you needed to describe your life with one tune what wouldn’t it be?
“I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times” by The Beach Boys
https://open.spotify.com/track/4CuO8TINNqM3D7aUdNQ3zG?si=0104cc17a599496e
In the final minute of this interview give us some fast information about your self. Go!
I’m a Manchester City fan ⚽, I’ve a cat named Harriett 🐈, I’m a Beatles professional 🎶 (take a look at me), and I like Paul Thomas Anderson motion pictures 🎥.
Thank you Tom, for sharing these great songs and letting us peek backstage to be able to get to know you higher 😊
Thanks for sticking round! Stay tuned for the following Backstage Intro coming quickly.
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