0059 - Ashwin

Interviewer's Note: Have known Ashwin for quite awhile now. I personally think his tenacity and passion towards music is truly admirable. I did this interview with him face-to-face a few months ago, so here goes..

Ashwin Rao / 23 / Singapore / Musician / punkanation.bandcamp.com

What do you live for?
To inspire people, to bring positive influence to people.. through music.

Why?

Music is like a medium of self-expression to me. It has helped pull me out of harmful, negative stuff like time wasting, game addiction, etc.

Creating music is like a form of social service. There are way too many pessimistic people around, and they need help.

What is some of the best advice that you have been given/want to give our readers?
Be smart, be wise. When you get started on something, do your research. Be prepared for the worst case scenario for everything you do.

Complete this sentence. Life is too short to...
...waste time on unnecessary things and harmful habits. You've got only one life. Do something positive.

Something random you'd like to say?
I hope Singapore grows and becomes a rock and roll capital.. a hub for musicians!