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This is the article I will include in my magazine, on the double-page spread.
Archie Ward was put on this earth to create popular music! He’s always been a hit, ever since his first debut at 19 years old! However, once his first and only album topped the charts, he disappeared from the public eye. Find out what dark secrets kept him from us…
Archie produced his first professional work at the young age of 19- but he started learning how to play the guitar even earlier! He confesses his dad was a major role model for him growing up; “As a child, I always idolized my dad’s job and talent for music. I was so mesmerized by him, that I would collect all his gig photos and tour posters that were spare to decorate my room with. I was his biggest fan…” Since his dad was a famous rocker, he had a distinctive dress style that he passed down to Archie. Which later caused some rude bullies to comment on Archie’s outlandish, rebellious, and provocative appearance. The several comments he received began riling him up even more; “He’s got a gift for music… but what the hell is this outfit?” and “Loads of chains and leather don’t show dominance- It just looks tacky”. He tells us that his appearance was a soft spot for him- since he had only changed his appearance whilst he was grieving his dad. His tough upbringing shaped Archie Ward into the man he is now, whilst also providing him with the perfect inspiration for some of the greatest punk hits around.
After Archie’s sudden break from the public eye, he left his fans asking; “will he make any more albums”. To which he has now strongly responded yes. We even interviewed him further, gathering all the new launch details about his upcoming album “I’ll hit back harder”. This punchy title defends Archie, by telling all the haters who are trying to knock him down that it’s useless. This strong title represents how raw, realistic, and emotional this upcoming album will be for him. Many people are concerned that due to Archie’s 5-year absence- his music will be a flop. Especially after they heard about what caused his isolation, which begged the big question… What happened to Archie Ward? Well, after his fathers’ death he began to develop a losing battle with his mental health, slowly losing himself more and more along the way. Furthermore, 6 months in mourning and Archie felt himself becoming addicted to alcohol. He got stuck into a pit of depression that seemed inescapable. Luckily, he had his best friend Sammie Gomez force therapy on him. “I owe my life to her, honestly my family weren’t well enough to help me, so she was all I had left!” In particular, his title track “State of support” is dedicated to Sammie and all she has done for him.
A few years back, almost all the relevant headlines told us that Archie’s success was doomed, and yet he’s proved them wrong- currently producing, not one but two, hit albums! His future in the music industry is steadily increasing as we speak. With his fully-booked schedule, Archie is preparing to do more gigs this year than he’s ever done before. Then, once he releases “I’ll hit back harder”, he will be preparing for his first-ever world tour- which we are sure will be a great success!
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