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

Music to me is identical to the feeling of coming home after being away for a long period of time. Music is my therapy while facing every day life obstacles. Music gives me all of the emotions. It can award happiness, excitement, love, hope, victory up to sadness, loneliness, sorrow.

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

If I could change the world, I would dispose of all vehicles and invent space suits that allow you to travel from on space to the next within seconds. Let's save the planet!

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

The most memorable song from my childhood would be.... "Daughters" by John Mayer. My dad was a musician when I was younger and I remember when he showed me the album "Continuum". I loved it. We even talked about covering that song together one day.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

PURITY RING. THEY'RE MY SECOND FAMILY I SWEAR. THANK YOU GOD FOR PUTTING THEM ON THIS EARTH!

What inspires you to make music?

My inspiration for writing music would be the sh*t I go through on a daily basis. This is my therapy; it's the only reason life if bearable. Music is everything to me. It's as easy as opening and closing a door... It comes so natural to me.... and listening to Purity Ring makes it even easier cause they're the SHIT!

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

Well, each song I write is very different than the other. I take pride in that. I'm all about differentiality. I just want people to feel understood and calm when listening to my music. Like, they realize they're not alone in the feeling. I want them to feel good weather its from the music, the lyrics, or my voice. If I can help someone forget about some bullsh*t they have going on for 3 minutes and 42 seconds, then I did my job as an artist.

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

The first time I performed in front of an audience was when I started playing my first instrument, guitar. I was 17 years old playing at an open mic at a pizza shop and all I remember was the feeling of adrenaline filling my body from head to toe. I was a wreck. But I got through it and now I get excited about performing. It's almost like an addiction, like, if I don't perform for awhile, I got the sweats/shakes. Jk. But it does make me a little depressed...

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

This is a really funny question because I've recently been smacked in the face by the industry and what i've learned recently is that no one gives a sh*t about you unless you're "someone". I recently hired a PR company to promote my latest single and it was such a horrible experience. That's all I'll say. Things to be improved you ask? How about taking a moment to understand and admire all the hardwork put into each song before listening to it? Some musicians out here are really killing themselves to make it. (I am one of them.)

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

I'd say patience. YOU HAVE TO HAVE patience. It's hard.... Also, remember you're not along in the process. The industry may seem big, but it seems like these days the population of musicians has doubled and everyone is trying to make it. Be patient. Also, be smart. Spend time searching the web, read articles, watch Youtube videos. BE proactive. No search is a stupid search. Just be persistent. Also, take breaks. This stuff can be stressful, I understand. Last, believe in yourself. Nobody is really going to have your back but YOU.