Edrion
Meet Thane, India-born UK Open Mic performer Edrion:
Hi Edrion, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
25
Where were you born?
Thane, India
Where did you grow up?
India
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
I got inspired by the multi cultural songs of my country and slowly developed interest in music. I started my journey as a rapper before venturing into lead singing.
Where are you based now, and why?
I live in Hampstead, London. London is a great place to collab with other aspiring artists and to spread the message of my songs to as many people as possible.
What got you into making music in the first place?
During high school , I realized that I can create sounds in my mind, which when put together, forms an almost perfect melody for a song ! Additionally, I learnt that I can express my feelings in words by writing songs.
What instrument/s do you play?
Singing
Rapping
Rapping
Piano
Beatbox
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
Michael Jackson – Dream big
Ed Sheeran – Start small to be large
The Weeknd – Voice
Bruno mars – Style
Chris Martin – Voice
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
8
What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?
I write what I feel and rhyme them if it’s a rap
How long have you been playing open mic nights?
1
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
I found out through an Instagram ad
What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?
Be you and relax.
What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?
Knowing the kind of audience before the performance. (Taste in music, likes, dislikes, etc)
What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?
Two Bridges – I really got the audience engaged with my song “Bottle of Water”.
If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?
Yes
What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?
Finance
What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?
Couple of singles coming up soon
Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?
https://youtube.com/@edrionash?si=KyEFL7q6YXIc4Ydf
Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?
Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?
https://www.instagram.com/edrion_symf?igsh=ZmRiN3ZiOHJpZ2Uw
What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?
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We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
No thanks!