So then, what’s the band name and what do you ‘do’ in the band?
It’s VIVARTA. My name is Naohiro Asakura, vocals and guitar.
What do you reckon people will say you sound like?
I am not sure because it depends on each audience member and how they feel.
What do you love about making music?
Honestly it’s a pain sometimes, but when we come up with a good track it brings me a great feeling.
What do you hate about the music industry?
I believe that music with the best quality should reach many people as much as possible. However, the reality is that it depends on how much money will be spent for promotion, unfortunately, rather than the quality, which I don’t like.
If you could travel back in time and show one of your musical heroes your stuff, who would it be and why?
Definitely Kurt Cobain, because it’s impossible as he passed away and we will never be able to let him listen.
If you could assassinate one person or band from popular music, who would it and why?
Paul McCartney. I love him, but if he hadn’t existed I think the history of pop music would have gone entirely differently, and I’d be interested to know what that would be like.
What can a punter expect from your live show?
You can see and experience the beginning of new sound.
