Thank you for chatting with us! What was the best piece of advice you've ever been given about pursuing a career in music?
The most valuable guidance I've gotten, besides regular and methodical practice, is to separate the dreams and goals from the act of creating music. It's about developing a passion for the journey of composing music and the happiness it brings rather than seeking ongoing approval and validation from people. Strive hard to create excellent music, but don't focus too much on the outcome. You are not entitled to the rewards of your labour. The desire for these rewards should never be your reason for creating music. Remain calm and equanimous in both success and failure. Do your duty but do not concern yourself with the results. Finally, create music that is meaningful, heart touching, and that contributes to a positive transformation globally.
What song that you have recorded means the most to you and why? Our first single, "Who Are You," a collaboration with the ingenious poet and songwriter Jay Krishnan means a lot to me. It was widely well-received, topping both the World Indie Radio charts (#1) and the Euro Indie Radio charts (#4). The nature of the human condition is to seek permanent happiness amongst impermanent things. For our poet friend, Jay Krishnan, the song emerged spontaneously while pondering on this phenomenon - the insatiable sadness and the unending momentary arrival and departure of joy. From the very outset, the song advocates reflection on 'who we are' under the passing and the ephemeral, the everyday feelings that seldom stay, and the momentary dust of living under the echoes of worldly existence. When we discard the momentary passing phenomenon that we think we are, we discover a timeless uncontaminated universal part of our consciousness that exists beyond
the labels, the desires, and the ideas we take to be ourselves. The realization of this space is the ultimate antidote to the human condition. The song attempts to do this exercise through a series of questions nudging the viewer to not settle for lesser answers and discover their larger, eternal essence. A desperately needed enquiry in times of rampant capitalism and social media toxicity where we outsource our identity to external acquisitions. And therefore, inevitable sadness. In essence it is an inquiry incognito as a song. "Who you see is not You, you are the one who sees" distils the song's central theme
of exploring the self beyond external appearances and fleeting emotions. The official music video is an impressive, cinematic montage that weaves together numerous clips to convey the song's message about our true selves beyond societal expectations. It offers a sweeping, epic perspective on the world, society, individuals, and emotions, distilled
into an engaging short film.
How was it filming the video for "Why So Busy?" In the "Why So Busy?" music video, viewers join Dario and me on a seemingly innocent video call—routinely connecting two people thousands of miles away. We depict the story of two people who are right next to each other on the screen — but couldn't feel further apart. We had to skillfully incorporate the metaphor of "lost connection," as we traded impassioned song lines. Enacting the role of the one longing for attention, I reach out to my loved one but cannot reach him. Instead, I receive the painful response, "I'm too busy." As we talk, visuals of everyday life depict stressed-out workers just trying to get by—something sure to resonate with people from all walks of life. Through these gripping visuals, I beg a world always on the go to "end the call", put the devices away, and start living outside the screen. I pose the question "How can you learn to truly be in the moment?" Learn to question the value of constant hustle. Slow down, rethink how you use your time, and find that balance in your own life." Filming a real life video call required quick cuts, crisp choreography, and creative camera angles. We needed to engage with the camera in a way that draws the audience into our message. For this we had to combine both solo performances and group scenes to emphasize the feeling of busyness or disconnection.
If you could only perform one of your songs for someone who has never heard of you, what song would that be? "Who Are you?" would be the song I would perform. "Who Are You," a
collaboration with the ingenious poet and songwriter Jay Krishnan, was widely well received, topping both the World Indie Radio charts (#1) and the Euro Indie Radio charts (#4).
Aside from singing do you play any instruments? Yes, I play the guitar, mostly acoustic. I was born from the sound of the strings...
What is your favorite dish to cook? Vegetable Quinoa Tossing
What is your favorite sandwich? Grilled Vegetables Avocado Sandwich
Home cooking or going out for dinner? Home Cooking
What do you think is the most important meal of the day is and why? Breakfast because it breaks the overnight fasting period, replenishes your body's glucose stores to boost energy levels and alertness, provides essential nutrients to start your day, and can help with weight management by regulating appetite and potentially preventing overeating later in the day.
If you could be sponsored by one food/drink brand who would it be and why? Simple Truth
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