Battle of the Bandlab Bands Winner – Chronically Zen

Congratulation for clinching the top spot in the IAMUR “Battle Of The Bandlab Bands” challenge! Your track “Need You” resonated with the community and took a huge lead from the outset. As part of your well-deserved win, we’d love to pick your brains and peep behind the music. As you answer the following interview questions, could you each please use your @ usernames before your responses? This will help our readers distinguish between each of your unique perspectives and get to know each of you better. Let’s get started!

Can each of you share a brief background about yourselves? Where are you from, and how did you get started in music? *

When you're not making music, what are your hobbies or passions? What do you enjoy doing in your free time? *

Who are your major musical influences, and how have they shaped your sound? *

Can you walk us through the process of how "Chronically Zen" was formed on BandLab? Was it a chance encounter or a deliberate search for members? *

Have any of you met in person? If not, are there plans to meet up in the future? *

How would you describe your specific roles in the band? What instruments do you play or vocals do you provide? *

Outside of "Chronically Zen", do you have any personal musical projects or aspirations you're working towards? *

Can each of you share your favorite track you've collaborated on and why it stands out to you? *

What are the advantages and challenges of collaborating remotely on BandLab compared to traditional in-person band practices?

What motivated you to participate in the "IAMUR Battle Of The Bandlab Bands" challenge? *

"Need You" has garnered significant attention and appreciation. Can you share the inspiration behind this track? *

With the success of "Need You" and winning the "Battle Of The Bandlab Bands" challenge, do you feel there are bigger things on the horizon for "Chronically Zen"? *

What advice would you give to other aspiring artists looking to form bands on platforms like BandLab? *

How do you navigate and balance different creative ideas and visions within the band during collaborations? *

How do you handle feedback from the BandLab community? Has there been any constructive criticism that led to significant growth or change in your music? *

What's the most valuable lesson you've learned in your musical journey so far – and, what personal achievement in your musical journey are you most proud of? *

How do you plan to evolve and adapt as artists in this ever-changing digital music landscape? *

If you could collaborate with any artist, dead or alive, who would it be and why – and, are there any artists outside of your genre that you'd love to collaborate with? *

Are there any artists on BandLab you'd like to give a shoutout to or recommend readers to check out?

Final thoughts – feel free to use this section to add anything we've not covered that you'd like including in the interview.

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