NUKE

Up & Coming Artist

When did you first get into music?

I first started making music in late 2015 . One of my best friends called Rushad Ahmed introduced me to the software where i make music.

What genre of music do you perform and why?

I make most of my songs in my own sound which is basically a mix of Rock and EDM. This is because the sound represents the songs that I grew up listening to and my musical roots. However I always like to experiment with new stuff.

And why did you choose that style of music?

I chose to make music in my own sound because it is what makes me different from the others and at the same time it allows me to be who I truly am as a person and as an artist.

Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music?

There are a lot of bands and artists that have inspired me. For example Nirvana inspired me to “come as I am”. Queen inspired me to become better on the stage and so on. There are some artists like Elton John, The 1975, Skrillex, Avicii, Martin Garrix, Zubeen Garg and Papon Mahanta who have also inspired me a lot.

How has your music evolved since you first began performing/songwriting?

When I first started making music I made songs which were quite crude and it was all fun. But, after some time, things really changed as I took my passion more seriously. I found my own style and I’ve never looked back.

I’m sure you have shared the stage with a lot of talented artists/celebrities along the way. Would you share 1 or 2 of your favorite stories with us?

I’m more of a solo act, so I haven’t shared the stage with a lot of artists but I have a good one. My favorite story is about a gig that I performed when i was in high school. As I took the stage, I received a lot of negative feedback by some seniors. By the end of the show, almost all of the people including them were applauding me and clicking photos with me.

If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other, drives you to stay in this tough business? Is it joy, anger, desire, passion or pride and why?

I am driven by a lot of emotions, but passion has played a really huge part. Apart from that, there are some others like pain, anger, and loneliness.

Which ingredient do you think makes you special and unique as an artist in an industry overflowing with new talent and ideas?

The secret sauce behind every artist’s success is I guess originality. Although everyone’s a clout junkie these days being original is really important.

What has been your biggest challenge as a performing artist? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?

The biggest challenge that I have ever faced is the fear of of not having enough people as an audience. I overcame that when I learnt that its not the numbers but the amount of time and support that your fans put in. It’s all that counts, whether you have thousands of fans or just 2.

A common phrase in the industry is, “you must suffer for your art.” Do you agree with this statement? If so, how have you suffered for your art?

It is not necessary to suffer in my opinion. Greatness is hidden in everyday ways of life. On a personal note however I have lost people to death I have had my heart broken and so on. My songwriting and music has been impacted a lot in a creative way. But the whole suffering thing depends and not really necessary.

How do you feel the internet has impacted the music business?

It has really helped the indie artists a lot. Back in the 90s it took a lot of money to make and put your song out. But, now all you need is pirated software and social media.

If you could change anything about the music industry. What would it be?

First things first, I’d like to give the people songs that are more meaningful than the usual bitch, drugs and money. You know the music industry has really turned to shit in the last decade. Freedom of expression is important, but is now being used just to fuel mediocrity. Everything feels the same, don’t you think?

What are the 5 albums that have helped make you the person you are today ? And why?

The five albums that helped make me the person I am are: 1. Nevermind by Nirvana, 2. Dirt by Alice in Chains, 3. Facelift by Alice in Chains, 4. A Night At the Opera by Queen, 5. Maya by Zubeen Garg

The albums Nevermind, Dirt and Facelift helped me a lot during my hard times. At the same time, the Queen album uplifted my spirits along with a hint of nostalgia by the Maya album.

Tell us about your current project.

My current music project is about lost love. Its about a lover and all the things that he does and did in hope to overcome the pain of his one sided but true love.

What is the best advice you have received?

The best advice that I ever got was to believe in myself and never give up.

How can fans-to-be gain access to your music?

Just a sec, here are the links: Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC77691MmyMe_lpO6toI8fvw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dQ8JD7pafT33vxqkNTJtM?si=dUuqaS7xQ9eBDZpFGD03mQ

Where are you from city, state, town, country?

I am from the Dibrugarh district of Assam, India.

Do you have social media?

Instagramhttps://instagram.com/hi_nuke?igshid=1xkwzf6xyxojd Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/justnuke/