Brandon Flores

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

Music is the one thing I have to keep me going in life besides friends and family. It gives me the ability to express myself unlike anything else.

What is your music dream?

I have many dreams/goals but I take each one at a time. Small or big. I've been able to successfully release an EP, single, record in a studio and perform this far. The next dreams/goals would be releasing an album, performing out of my home city or performing out of my home state.

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

I would like for everyone to just get along. All this fighting, wars, and political disputes are just horrible. Help everyone that you can.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

I have a few but it'd be a tie between Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division and Moments in Love by Art of Noise. Love Will Tear Us Apart really caught my attention as a youngster and stuck with me. Moments in Love was (from what I recall) just one of the first songs I remember hearing.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

I went through a few main musical bands that I liked a lot ranging from elementary to high school. They'd be The Beatles, Depeche Mode, Slipknot, Korn, Chevelle, Joy Division, The Drums, and The Misfits.

What inspires you to make music?

It's an outlet for me. Creatively and emotionally. There's just a certain "high" you get when something you're creating falls into place. Not to mention when you're performing it's even better. But in a deeper aspect I want to create something that'll stand the test of time.

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

I hope others are able to either relate or have fun with it. If I can take you out of reality for bit then that's all that matters to me.

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

Top notch level "high". There's nothing better in this world to me than performing. You just got out there and have as much fun as possible.

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

I think if we could all support each other a bit more that'd be great. And of course promote the bands that aren't so popular that are really talented. A lot of people like to think there aren't anymore "real" artists in this pop age we live in. But you'd be horribly wrong.

What do you think of Drooble?

Awesome

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Probably that everyone thinks it's easy. Just because you "aren't doing physical work" that it's easy. Completely false. I don't know about anyone else but I go all out when creating or performing. Creative wise it can be emotionally draining especially when you're doing it by yourself. Performing (even though it feels great) also can be draining.

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

Of course. I enjoy going out and seeing other local bands perform. You never know what you're going to get.

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

I haven't gotten to that level yet but in the process of doing so I'd say just to do everything you can. Definitely perform more.

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

The Canvas People and Glaze. Both from Austin, TX