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

Music to me is the key to letting yourself free. There's no other thing like it that has the same extraordinary effect on people. I believe it's the best way nowadays to bring people together. It also acts as a medicine for happiness, anger, and sadness. Personally, it takes me to a whole other world, where I forget who I even am and wonder about the countless possibilities out there. It is a truly exceptional gift to have good taste in music.

What is your music dream?

Simple. I want to inspire people to create. I want to see a more alive society and a clearer path to a bright future for humanity. I do not care about money or fame. But I guess fame is required in order to inspire people so...

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

I would end corruption. Profit gain wouldn't be the only aim of everyone. Music would perish and people would be more emotional to both themselves and to others. God bless rock n' roll.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Probably sweet child o mine.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

They range from Frank Sinatra to Guns N' Roses to Iron Maiden. Mostly everything in between.

What inspires you to make music?

The love I give but never take back.

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

Be real. Don't try to fit in. Create like there's no tomorrow because someday there won't be. Be grateful that you're alive in such a diversely messed-up era. Be yourself and give no fucks about what others think. That's the greatest killer of creativity and expression.

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

To me, it's like an addiction. If I don't play live somewhat frequently, I'm not myself. Just like a drug. Also, adrenaline rushing through my veins.

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

This is a huge matter which I don't want to go into details about right now. I will say this though: If it wasn't for autotune and technology in general, 90% of what you call musicians nowadays would not even be related to music.

What do you think of Drooble?

Looks good so far. Never tried it before. I guess time will tell.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Unjustified criticism. If you've never held an instrument in your hands, do us all a favor and shut up.

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

I pretty much hate it and even if I wanted to, there's nothing I could do. It seems like everything teens listen to these days is club music. They're not even in a club. On the other hand, traditional greek music is of my liking. I enjoy listening to it.

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

Undefined emotion, faith, and a damn good taste in music.

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

Now how would I know who you've never heard of? Leo Anthony is good I guess.