Hiya Gaxve thanks for joining us in the virtual RGM lounge today. Grab a brew and take a seat.
Thanks for joining us today… Tell us bit about where you are from and how you got into music?
I’m from Barcelona, Spain. I started making music right after the COVID-19 pandemic during a really difficult period of depression caused by being isolated and unable to go outside for such a long time. At first, music was just a hobby and a way to escape, but little by little it became something much more special and therapeutic for me. Even if it sounds cliché, creating music genuinely helped me through some hard moments and eventually became a huge part of my life.
What’s the live music scene like in your home town right now?
The live music scene in Spain has always been active, but I feel like it’s still a bit more niche compared to countries like Germany, Poland, or the Netherlands, especially for underground and alternative music. I honestly wish it had a bigger presence and more recognition sometimes, but at the same time I like it the way it is. It feels more genuine and close-knit, and there’s still a lot of passionate people keeping the scene alive.
Anyone we should be looking out for (bar you, of course)?
There’s a lot of really talented people in the scene, but I’d say everyone who has taken part in my album are the ones I’d like to highlight the most: Aeriu Ika, simvlacrvm, sotomia, Kanpeki, Telkin, voira, kuraideth, Mejer, static.grl, sorrowform, zuzoii, YungGK, wetherr, noizmxn, Sxnctuary, and Shiro Pup. These are all friends of mine and amazing artists in their own right.
Do you think its easy to become a victim of of our surrounds sometimes?
Yeah, I do think it can be quite easy to become influenced by your surroundings sometimes. The people you’re around and the environment you’re in can shape your mindset and decisions more than you realize, especially when you’re in vulnerable moments or not feeling your best.
This actually happened to me too at certain points in my life. But I also believe it depends on the person. At some point you have to become aware of what is affecting you and decide what you want to take from it and what you need to leave behind. For me, music was a way to step out of that and process everything in a healthier way.
What are your ambitions for the band?
For me, just having a community of people who genuinely love what I do already means a lot. I don’t necessarily feel like I need to make a living from it, knowing that I can make someone’s day a little better through my music already makes me happy.
My main ambition is to be able to fully express everything I have in mind artistically and create work that I can truly be proud of.
Whats your favourite social media platform to use and why?
For uploading videos, my favourite platform is TikTok because I feel like it’s the one that builds the strongest sense of community for me and it works best for what I do.
But for my own personal use, I’d say Twitter, since it feels more like an old-school internet forum rather than a modern social media platform, and I like that kind of dynamic and interaction.
We believe its essential to have a presence on Facebook, Instagram and X to introduce yourself to all the different types of audiences out there, what’s your thoughts on that?
I agree with that. Unfortunately, nowadays it’s not enough to just be an artist or musician, you also have to put yourself out there and promote your work.
That said, I try to do it in a more natural and fun way, rather than just saying “hey, listen to this.” I prefer to share things in a way that feels more engaging and authentic to me.
What’s your view on the Music industry today?
Today, I think there’s a lot of creativity in the music industry, but unfortunately it’s also much harder to stand out. You really need to create strong content and put a lot of work into social media, and even then, a bit of luck is often needed to reach an audience.
It feels like making music alone isn’t always enough anymore; you also have to learn how to present it to the world in the right way.
Whats your thoughts on AI generated music?
I’m quite critical of AI generated music. Personally, I’m not really open to it in the context of art, because I believe music should come from human expression and intention.
For me, that’s also part of what my album represents, I’ve worked with real artists, 3D models, animations, and collaborators because I value the human side of creativity and the process behind it.
What I struggle with the most is when people present AI generated output as if it’s their own artistic work without acknowledging the lack of personal input or effort behind it. I think transparency and honesty are really important in that space.
Whats the biggest thing you have learned recently as you progress with your music?
One of the biggest things I’ve learned recently as I’ve progressed with my music is that sometimes simplicity is better than complexity. It’s easy to overthink and try to add too many layers or ideas, but that doesn’t always improve the final result.
In many cases, a simpler idea that feels clear and emotional can work much better than something overly complicated that ends up sounding worse. It’s been an important shift in how I approach my creative process.
What’s currently in your ears and on rotation at the moment?
I listen to a lot of different kinds of music, but right now I’m especially focused on “Just Pretend” by Bad Omens. It’s been on repeat lately.
I like jumping between genres a lot, but that track in particular has been sticking with me at the moment.
What was your worst experience on stage? Any funny stories to share?
I haven’t actually been on stage yet, at least not for now. So I don’t really have a worst experience or funny story to share from live shows… yet ^^
Got any fun, funny stories from life on the road?
Not yet, same as before, I haven’t really had any touring or “life on the road” experiences so far. Hopefully that will come in the future 😉
I hear you have new music. What can you tell us about it?
This project, Human Made, is my biggest project ever. It’s been almost a year of constant work, and honestly it’s been both challenging and something I’ve really grown through.
It’s about the people who still choose to create. The process has been intense at times, but also very meaningful, and I’m proud of what it represents.
What was the recording process like?
It was really good. I learned a lot during the process, especially how to adapt to different styles depending on each collaboration.
Working with different people pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me grow a lot both creatively and technically.
Would you change anything now it’s finished?
Sometimes I feel like I deal with imposter syndrome, and that can make me overly critical of anything I create. I can end up overthinking and burning myself out on my own work.
Right now, I think the best thing I can do is not overanalyse it too much and let people decide for themselves whether they like it or not. In the end, I’m learning to trust the process more.
Is there anything else you would like to share with the world?
I just want to say thank you so much for taking the time to listen and for giving me the opportunity to share my story and my music.
Human Made means a lot to me, and I really hope people connect with it in their own way. I can’t wait to share it with everyone and see how it’s received.
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