Tommy Voltage

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I started out as a rock & metal kid, but soon grew into all-around musician and music producer, thanks to various interesting opportunities both as a touring musician and a studio musician. (and I still love rock & metal)

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

Like endless paths. Every now and then you pick a new path to follow and just see where it takes you.

What is your music dream?

Anyone can live their music dream right now if they only decide so. Just be present with your music. Do it for yourself.

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

I would be fair.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

You can place any 90's hit song here. I will never be able to forget them.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

There are too many.

What inspires you to make music?

Whenever I start something new it will likely end up being something very different than what I had supposed. And that is really interesting.

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

Just be you. That's all you ever need to be.

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

Free from all the noise in the world.

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

Anyone can get their music made and heard much more easily than ever before. This freedom is remarkable but has it's challenges too. The importance of being yourself and trusting in yourself is more important than ever. Be humble and always learn from others.

What do you think of Drooble?

Still learning but so far I'm very positive about the idea and the values.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Disrespect.

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

Meeting fellow musicians and doing things together.

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

Patience.

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

All those artists in the shadows who make music for others and rarely get respect for their work. They earn more support.