Exposed Vocals just caught an exclusive interview with ‘Fernando Triff’
Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
Triff: I have grown up in Brazil, since very young I was supported by my family that bought me a lot vinyls and books, but I only decide to become an artist at the age of 13 inspired by bands like Nirvana.
Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?
Triff: I was looking for my identity, our parents always pick the kid’s name without asking if we like or not.
I picked this name many years ago I can tell with each passing day is making more sense.
Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?
Triff: Yes, I already made that when I released “Indigo Riot!” it’s still available for free download at Google Play store.
I believe is a great thing for those who support you.
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?
Triff:: Sure, work professionally, invest in your career is the key.
I feel that many artists do not go anywhere because they do not develop a professional attitude.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
Triff: Yes, who does not?
I tried to pretend that nothing happened.
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
Triff: I am not touring right now, but something happened some years ago I was performing in this bar.
The crowd were so drunk they were literally rolling in the street.
Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?
Triff: I normally like to use my personal experience and bring some helpful message in my music.
I like to experiment new things so I do not have a formula when the subject is creative process.
Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?
Triff: This one you can my merch https://1111cr3w.threadless.com/ I like twitter a lot, you can check more updates here https://twitter.com/Ftriff
Exposed Vocals: What are some really embarrassing songs that we might find on your mp3 player?
Triff: Maybe Nibiru by Ab Soul
Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?
Triff: I want to travel the whole world and help people who can make this world a better place. .
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
Triff: Yes, I am finishing my debut Ep that will be out early of 2017, also working a track featuring with Christian Vind.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Triff: Social media is the future more people are getting famous because internet, blogs also helps a lot.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
Triff: Performing in Brazil with Justin Bieber would be the craziest thing ever
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
Triff: I will start touring in 2017
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
Triff: Psychology or medicine
Exposed Vocals: Do you remember buying your first album? Who was it? What was going through your head?
Triff: Yes, it was There Is Nothing Left to Lose by Foo Fighters, Crazy era.
Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?
Triff: Hard be myself is not easy at all
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2017?
Triff: An Ep, touring, music videos and so much more