Arlo Parks: Music Is My Escape

Culture
Last updated: 29 June 2022
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“When you connect with what’s inside, you get to know different parts of yourself,” singer-songwriter Arlo Parks explains. “I definitely wish I’d known that earlier, growing up.” For Arlo, taking time for yourself is fundamental for a healthy mind and a positive outlook. It’s a sense of doing it for yourself – and it’s in those moments that creativity and inspiration strike the most. “Every time I create, I get to know myself more and more,” she explains. Step into the mind of Arlo Parks, as she speaks about her own life lessons on creativity, self-expression and being true to yourself.

Arlo Parks: Music Is My Escape
Arlo Parks: Music Is My Escape

Want to know which artists inspired Arlo growing up.

Tap below for her ‘My Life In Tracks’ playlist – with anecdotes behind each song choice, over on the Nike app.

Originally published: 8 February 2021

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