Alexander Aruca

Rocks New Thunder!

I am a multi instrumentalist, self taught. I right for myself & hope that others will enjoy my work as well. I am influenced by many genres & it shows as my music can vary from one extreme to another, song by song. You can find out more @ www.alexanderaruca.com.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is a journey. As a listener or writer it can take you to a different place.

What is your music dream?

To be heard & appreciated for what I write.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Awareness, we need to learn respect for everything around us. Hold ourselves accountable for what we do as individuals & as a race.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Deep Purple. "Smoke On the Water". 1st riff I ever learned.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

To many to mention. I listen to all types of music as long as it moves me, I can respect it, takes responsibility and is positive.

What inspires you to make music?

Artist that reach my imagination.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

That I am true to myself.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

As thrilled as an audience is to see their favorite artist.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Disappointed in the negativity & excuses artists give to justify the self centered lyrics & language in music today.

What do you think of Drooble?

Haven't been here long enough to answer that.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Lack of professionalism in the industry.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

I repost announcements from other musicians & see live shows.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Drive & the ability to adjust to the medium.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Christillow, Charon, Maniax, Ken Lewis. Drunk Monkey.