Rhys Livermore

Devotio

Jaw dropping Christian Industrial/Gothic Metal one man band! Heavy, danceable, melodic, POSITIVE

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

Music is life! There's so many different styles and genres of music out there. So many people talk about the impact of music in their lives. To me, music is the most expressive and powerful creative mediums.

What is your music dream?

To make a career out of releasing and performing music

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

Ha! Well, that's a toughie. I guess, some how, get rid of all the "isms" and just remind people of that famous Bruce Lee quote. "Under the stars, under the heavens, we are one family". Perfect wisdom!

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

So many! I'd say it'd be "The Porpoise Song" by The Monkees.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Rammstein is my number 1 favorite band! they're my music teachers. That's how I taught myself to play Guitar, Bass, Keyboards. I'd only ever had lessons in drums, but after 1 1/2 years, I taught myself what I know in drumming to. I love a huge range of music, from metal to 60's, from country to breakbeat. WAAAYYY too many to name.

What inspires you to make music?

God, life and all that comes with it

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

A positive message. But also something real and relatable. Something people can confide in.

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

It's a feeling I can't explain! Euphoric, excited, nervous, alive!

What do you think of Drooble?

This seems like a great app! Still learning how it works, but it looks like a complete community app for musicians. Love it!

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Myself. I'm a one man band and sometimes it can be hard to motivate myself to do stuff. Also, how to promote and market my music.

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

Love seeing local bands and artists when I can! I live in Albury/Wodonga, Australia and there's a thriving local music scene here.

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

A knowledge of marketing and promotion I think. Musicians should be approachable, humble yet confident, hard working and be the very best musician they can be.

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

I don't know who you've heard of, but, here goes. Rammstein, Skillet, Spoil Engine, Heldmaschine, Erdling, Unheilig, In Extremo, Hana Pestel, Icehouse, Devotio (hehe), Eisheilig.