Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to George Kuznetsov . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, George thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?

You know, I’m absolutely stoked, especially when I’m up on that stage or in the studio, surrounded by folks who’ve got that same burning passion for music. When we come together and lay down some sweet tracks that send good vibes coursing through everyone’s veins, that’s when I’m feelin’ the true meaning of happiness!

I’ve worked in all kinds of gigs. From shredding it in a boardshop to spittin’ knowledge as a sales consultant, slinging flat whites as a barista, grinding it out on the factory floor, schooling peeps in music, hitting the road as a delivery driver, scrubbing floors as a cleaner – heck, I even producing, shooting and editing in the video production scene, haha! But through it all, no matter who was cuttin’ the check, I stayed true to my one true love – music! That’s where my heart’s at!

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Thanks to my mother, who instilled a love for music in me even before I was born, my journey began. My mom passed the exam in conservatory, when she was pregnant with me. And from my early years, she became my primary teacher. It all began with the violin, and she had a keen sense of my musical energy. When her orchestra needed a bass player, I joined in, and that’s when the bass guitar entered my life. My first solo gig as a singer was arranged by my mother, and it was in that moment that I truly realized that this is my calling to play music.

After that, I ventured into numerous bands, playing both drums and bass. I’ve gained extensive experience performing on various stages, ranging from intimate private clubs to large venues.

Currently, I’ve been residing in Los Angeles for about a year, rocking out in two bands, “New Plague Radio” and “Clone Wolves,” and I’m confident we’ll be making waves soon.

My bandmates and I have already taken the stage for a string of concerts and hit the studio to lay down some tracks. We’re fired up with a ton of exciting plans on the horizon, including fine-tuning our music, creating music videos, putting on live performances, and gracing the stages of diverse events and festivals.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a musician is the ability to share your feelings with the audience. Through our music, we can inspire people, make them have fun, boost their moods, and sometimes even help them to forget their problems. Also, music helps people to build connections with each other, and I am happy to be a part of it. During our live performances, people can feel that they are not alone. I live by the motto “Our business is to party!” and I try to stick to it no matter what life throws at me. If we all approach life with this mindset, it can become much easier and more positive. And even if my motto doesn’t convince someone to change their lifestyle, if it at least brings a smile to their face, then that’s already a lot, isn’t it?

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

Throughout my life, I have had to make several pivots. The first time was when I was sixteen and I dropped out of music college, left my hometown, and moved to the big city with a new band. We aimed to become famous and successful, but it wasn’t easy. We struggled a lot and sometimes didn’t even have enough money to pay our bills or buy food. My next pivot was when I decided to quit this band as I felt that our views had become different and we couldn’t create together anymore. I then plunged headlong into action sports and spent all my free time snowboarding and skateboarding.

After some time, I found myself holding a camera and realized that this was another form of creativity that I really enjoyed. A significant turn in my career came when a friend of mine asked me to collaborate with him on his video production. Since then, my life has dramatically changed, and video creation has become my primary work activity.

But no matter how many sharp turns life made me take, music was always with me. When I wasn’t playing in a band, I practiced by myself and composed new songs. As I grew older and my preferences changed, I changed bands and music styles. I realized that it was important to keep developing and evolving, and that my music would develop with me.
The last pivot happened when I decided to leave my country and come to the USA. It was a tough decision as I had to leave behind my bands, who were very close to me, and the music that I loved. But life situations made me do it. Now, I am happy to have joined my new bands – New Plague Radio and Clone Wolves. These guys are awesome musicians, and we share the same vibes.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.newplagueradio.com/
• Instagram: @gg_maan @ggmaneap
• Youtube: @NewPlagueRadio @clonewolves134 @thelosersmoscow8436

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