Jonas Stavborg

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

Music is an outlet. It allows me to share emotions without using words. Music gives me joy.

What is your music dream?

To compose some killer albums and do some live shows.

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

The minds of people.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Sleeping bag by ZZ Top

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Alice in Chains, Bloodbath (early), Meshuggah, and Queen among others.

What inspires you to make music?

Life itself. There are plenty of things going on in life that inspire you, both good and bad times. Essentially what inspires me is capturing emotion in time and turn it into music.

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

Heavy heavy heavy.

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

Excited.

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

People's music taste. Too many people settle for whatever major labels produce. It's more a product than art.

What do you think of Drooble?

Too early to say. I have heard a lot of good things about it and the people there.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Not being able to play something that is in your head due to lack of skill.

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

I buy t-shirts and go to concerts.