Rithiya Khiev

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

Everything

What is your music dream?

To be a self sustainable touring artist, and own my shit legally.

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

For everyone to have tolerance in comprehending one another towards compromising solutions that excels all forward.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Metallica's One

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Metallica, Jeff Loomis, Tony McAlpine, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, Cradle Of Filth, The Human Abstract. There's too many to list ?

What inspires you to make music?

Anything visually, and sonically appealing thats different. Movie soundtracks, and the story attached to that music.

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

It's ok to be not ok, It's ok to want the best for yourself, It's ok to help other within your means, and it's ok to talk about getting through hardships.

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

Nervous but empowered with an intense aura.

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

Too idealistic. Learning about music business should be a priority in becoming self sustainable in the arts to help fuel more art in the long run.

What do you think of Drooble?

I like it so far. Will check back in a couple of weeks or so.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Writers Block, and dealing with petty humans in the industry.

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

Educate artists in the local scene about the business side of things, and spark inspiration for them to take the initiative in building on that foundation.

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

Learn Multi Media to help present themselves professionally via social media.

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

Foxes The Band, Seven Spires, Excrecor, Etherius, and Your's truly Rithiya Khiev ?