Rob Land

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I detest modern pop... The W.A.P flavors of the week.

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

Food Stamps, Child support, Piss poor credit, A strang rash and a drinking problem.... JUST KIDDING!!!!! Of course.... It enhances my life in every direction.

What is your music dream?

To always evolve artistically....

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

Myself...

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

I was too involved for just one.. Motley Crue to Michael Jacksin

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Changes by the day. Here are a handful: He is Legend, Opeth, Tom Waits, The River of Nile, Black Crows, Priest/Maiden, FNM, Everytime I Die, Stoner metal, As Above So Below, Des Moines Music Scene, Inhale the Ellipses, Will Whitmore

What inspires you to make music?

Every insecurity, any passion, any joyous day, all anger and a discomfort in being just a number - zombie for a goalless slave labor.

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

If it enhances your day then you delivered a message to yourself that you just may have needed.

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

Out of body when all is as planned. Confident knowing that you can rely on the other members to display their talents.

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

Radio and most modern hits are shallowing young minds. Always write with passion not for ego, do not mislead your audience, envision and write parts of songs for instruments you cannot play - true musicians will always attempt your vision.

What do you think of Drooble?

Respected, appreciated and utilized. That doesn't mean I am naming one of my kids Drooble...

What frustrates you most as a musician?

People without talent or artistic drive reaping the rewards of hard working writers.

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

Any way possible!!!!!

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

Never behave rudely to your audience. Do not expect what you are not willing to earn.

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

Some of the greatest music in the world is probably trapped in some ones basement. check out the Midwest bands...... I.E The Maw Agony of Defeat Jamison Maddox Inhale the Ellipses Murder Earth Wreckage of the modern city As Above So Below Whisky Friends