In this episode of The Hungry Brain, Taylor Lawson speaks with independent singer, song-writer and producer Vazen about his new single "Synthesize", and his new album "Morningstar". They also discuss the advantages of being a do-it-yourself artist, the meaning behind his album's title, the pros and cons of signing with a music label, why it's important to retain rights over your music, the power of digital marketing through Facebook, and Lil' Nas X's unique rise to fame.