Up and coming artist DREAMS ARE REAL KIDS has released a couple of songs, with an EP coming soon. He goes into discussion about how this project came to be, the music he creates, what it means to him, and what he hopes for it come the future.
1. Where did you get the idea for the name, you planned it or came out just like that?
The name is actually my producers name “Dark”. A few years ago I started using the acronym D A R K which stands for “DREAMS ARE REAL KIDS” for my daughter “Dreams are real KINLEI “ when she was born. Side note: I was at a radio interview that brought up a deep memory of when I use to be called “Dark” by other people my shade and liter as a child. That next release I started calling myself “Phillip Dark” instead of “Philly-phill”.
2. Why did you want to play this genre?
I use to ghostwrite for this genre. One day I just started to keep these type of songs for my use. instead of shopping them to other artists. Punk & Shoegazey are my favorite genres to explore & express myself.
3. Did you know each other before this project was formed?
I met 818 SUKI IN 2020 WE ARE WESTCORE.
4. Where are you based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?
LAX & DMV I RECOMMEND WESTCORE
5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?
Everyday and everyday!
6. What are your songs about? (What specific themes do they cover?)
Mainly about the ups and downs of relationships.
7. Do you write your own songs? (Discuss the songwriting process in detail.)
Yes and also work with writing groups (my daughter & 818 Suki).
8. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?
I have released a song called “Android 18” as far as punk type & “Itachi” remix as far as drift phonk.
9. Do you have any new music in the works?
Yes I have a new EP coming out called “AS IS”.
A collection of songs I’ve mixed and mastered.
10. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?
Not yet, still getting down performing with live instruments.
11. What plans do you have for the future?
The plan is to create as much as possible. Also to work with international artists.
12. Where can we listen to your music and where can we buy your stuff?
Spotify/ Apple Music / YouTube & merch can be purchased at https://dreamsarerealkids.com/.
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