Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how your childhood impacted your musical direction?
A: My mother is a pianist and I was around her a lot when she played. That helped shape my ear for music. Growing up on a potato farm in rural Idaho, life was simple but full of hard work and good times. My cousins and I spent countless hours in the fields, our shovels in hand, jamming out to Stone Temple Pilots as we worked under the open sky. We were unstoppable with those shovels—our skills were practically legendary. But when it came to guitars, let’s just say we were… less than impressive. Determined to improve, we found a guy named Frank who gave lessons in Payette, Idaho. Frank was in a league of his own—a true master of the strings. Every week, we’d show up at his place, guitars in hand, ready to learn. Most of the time, though, we’d just sit in awe, watching him play. His talent was mind-blowing, and honestly, we probably spent more time being mesmerized than actually practicing. Frank left a lasting impression, and thinking back on those lessons makes me wonder—where is he now? Is he still shredding somewhere, inspiring the next generation of wannabe rock stars? I might just have to track him down and find out.
Q: How are you planning on growing your fan base and sharing your music with the world? What message do you have for anyone who is about to discover “Transmission Lost”?
A: “Transmission Lost” is a state experienced by anyone whose words have ever fallen on deaf ears. With a growing fan base in South America, we’ve decided it’s time to embrace something new: Spanish songs. It’s a move to test the waters and see how our sound resonates in a region that’s shown us so much love. Of course, our dream is still to make a big impact here in the U.S., but sometimes the path to success takes an unexpected detour. By tapping into the South American market, we’re not just translating lyrics we’re opening up new possibilities for our music and exploring what it means to truly connect with listeners across the globe.
Q: Who is the most inspiring artist for you right now? And where do you find inspiration for making music?
A: Cage The Elephant. I find inspiration in sounds.
Q: Can you tell us about the story or message behind the track, “APART.”?
A: I had misheard something that made me throw away a familial relationship. I finally confronted the person some time later and it turns out that what I heard was incorrect. You could say I was living a lie for a long time. But now that it’s been resolved, it doesn’t seem to matter much. Maybe that’s how I wanted to feel all along, I just needed the lie break free. Which is the greater deception: to forgive and forget a half-hearted apology, pretending the wound was never made—or to sever ties completely, cutting away the hurt but also the history? Is it more honest to hold onto fragments of trust, or to let them fall away entirely?
Q: How would you describe your sound in one word for potential listeners?
A: Intriguing
Q: Did you face any challenges while writing or recording “APART”?
А: When I started writing Apart, I had no idea it would take nearly three years before I felt ready to release it. From the very first day, the track sounded incredible, thanks to the outstanding work of producer Otabek Salamov. His production brought the song to life in ways I couldn’t have imagined. But there was one thing holding me back—the structure. I knew something wasn’t quite right, and it took a long time to figure out exactly what. Then, during a conversation with my best friend in Switzerland, everything clicked. He had a vision for how the song should flow, and I decided to give his idea a shot, adding a little variation of my own. When I played it back for him, he said, “Yes, perfect.” And for the first time, I agreed. Of course, no song is ever truly perfect, but in that moment, I knew it was ready. After all the years of tweaking, second-guessing, and fine-tuning, I couldn’t be happier with how Apart turned out. It’s a piece of my heart, shaped by collaboration and patience, and now it’s out there for the world to hear.
Q: What is the message of your music? And what are your goals as an artist?
A: A message of realism. The exposing of one’s natural state. Not of perfection. Goals: 100,000 Monthly Spotify Listeners and to go on tour.
Q: Who is your dream artist to collaborate with? (dead or alive)
A: Shinedown – I like their positive energy.
Q: What is your advice for people interested in pursuing music as a career or for those trying to enter the industry?
A: You can’t please everyone.
Q: If you could go back in time and give a younger you some words of wisdom, what would they be?
A: Work as many hours as you can. The sooner you fail, the closer you are to having success.
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