I'm relatively new to the linux wm world, and started off with awesomewm when I saw your post on reddit. I was in love with it, and wanted to switch to your config. I followed the steps outlined in the installation instructions, and I have some issues.

1. The left sidebar is not all the way to the top
2. I cant increase the volume with my keyboard, when I try to, the error on the top right pops up
3. There is no blurring effect, and no rounded corners. The background is either completely black, or completely transparent. (I'm using the ibhagwan picom version as you suggested)
   Can you please help me out with these? Thanks