Maria Merinova

Story

My name is Maria and I'm a singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire. I've been playing music for ages, but my inspiration comes and goes. I am really hoping to find similar minded people here and share my music with those who has the same passion as me.

Profile

• Singer-songwriter
• Cover Artist

Instruments

• Vocals
• Piano
• Keyboard

Genres

• Cover
• Jazz
• Piano Ballad
• Rock
• Pop
• Hard Rock
• Alternative Rock

Languages

• English
• Russian
• Italian

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

Playing music gives me confidence and helps me believe in myself. It distracts me from negative thoughts and makes me feel alive.

What is your music dream?

To know that people listen to my music and enjoy it.

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

Make everyone kinder to each other

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

All ABBA songs :)

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Nothing but thieves, Muse, James Arthur, Christina Aguilera

What inspires you to make music?

Emotions and feelings

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

Everyone has got right to feel what they feel and it's ok to be vulnerable

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

Excited, nervous, but very much appreciated

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

Independent artists should receive more support

What do you think of Drooble?

Love it so far :)

What frustrates you most as a musician?

It's difficult to make it without money

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

I go to gigs and open mics

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

To be unique and honest

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

Myself ??

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