Benj

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Whiskey bootlegging ninja story teller

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

Music to me... is... a form of meditation and emotional release. AN avenue to share sentiment, wisdom, stories and truth. What music gives me, is a mental obstacle to solve. A mental exerise to keep sharp. As well as a sense of accomplishment, purpose and feeling of tranquility during the creative process.

What is your music dream?

To earn a living and be appreciated for the emotional and physical struggles endured to create the art. An almost impossible goal. fml

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

I'm not sure the world can be changed. Life certainly seems more complicated and difficult nowadays whatever the pursuit. social media is garbage. gluttonous lustful mega capitalists exploit too much. Everyone is image obsessed to the point content and talent is overlooked. The environment, population, technology. Fuck man, its bananas.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Tom Petty's Last Dance with Maryjane

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Blind Melon, Sublime, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Prince, RZA, Wu Tang Clan, Diplo, Major Lager, The Gorillaz, Eric Clapton, Queens of the Stone Age, The Eagles of Death Metal, Against Me!, and a bunch of rappers and edm producers. Too Many

What inspires you to make music?

Life. Happiness, Pain.

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

contemplation, nostalgia, inspiration, confidence. Move forward, just feel it

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

exhilarated

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

So so much. the reality is pretty bleak.

What do you think of Drooble?

just started out

What frustrates you most as a musician?

everything.

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

Yes. I help run a venue, book acts, create events and shows.

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

Be really, really, really good looking.

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

Higher Minds, Whiskey Blanket, Elijah Moore, Cunning Lynguists,