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

Music is how I express myself. It gives me catharsis.

What is your music dream?

Really to find my tribe and be in touch with people who appreciate my music.

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

Making sure no human being is without food, clothing, shelter, and medicine/healthcare.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

The pinball game song on Sesame Street!

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Hum, Beck, Beastie Boys, Linkin Park, Primus, Metallica, Run DMC, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Wu Tang Clan

What inspires you to make music?

My mood, really. But generally, if I experience good art, be it a painting, a song, a sculpture, a movie, a literary piece, a speech, if it speaks to me, it makes me want to create.

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

Be yourself, knock down boundaries, and find your voice.

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

Nervous, excited, energized.

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

It seems like now it's not realistic to sell your music, so, it seems like it is about personal branding, and then selling various products from your personal brand. Since the music content is basically free, get people to like it, and then if they do, you can sell them a coffee mug with your branded logo on it. That's what it seems like it is, these days. But that is purely the commerce perspective of it. Like I said, my interest is really just trying to find my tribe, and connect with folks who connect with my music. If this site can do that, then that is truly my dream come true, and I believe that is a major improvement for beginner DIY artists like myself.

What do you think of Drooble?

So far, it's fun. Honestly, a little skeptical, simply because I'm afraid my content will be pushed to the bottom, and I might not have the time or resources to float it higher.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

All my online content gets pushed to the bottom and not many people get to experience it.

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

Yes, I go out and see shows. Generally when I do, I usually buy some merch.

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

To get heard by a larger audience, I would imagine, means networking. As much face-time and in-person stuff as possible.

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

Lovecup, Poster Children, Jumpknuckle, Honcho Overload, Shellac, Triple Whip, Hot Glue Gun, The Moon 7 Times, Suede Chain, Hardvark, Menthol, Marvin Nash, The April Crash, Braid, Castor, The Mezzanines, Milo, Superhero Forehead, EKG.