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FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK: DAVID OAKES

Hi! Everyone,
This weeks FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK is talented musician & songwriter DAVID OAKES 



1.Please introduce yourself

David Oakes. Used to be a drummer in Kotow. Now making music on my own.

2. What instruments do you play?
Guitar and drums :) 

3. Who are your influences?
Metallica. U2. Oasis. Green Day. Mastodon. Dream Theater. Leftfield. Prodigy

4. Tell us about your latest release
Elevation is a 30 minute - 8 track instrumental album of electro funk rock. And a bit of disco and Punk!

5. Whats your songwriting process? 
I come up with an idea on guitar and then make a scratch drum loop to see how it sounds.
I then add bass and synths etc. I do drum editing last as it's the most boring part !

6. Which musician/ artist would you most like to collaborate with & why?
The Edge - U2
Billie Joe - Green Day
Noel Gallagher - Oasis

7. If you were on a desert island what 3 musical gear would you take? 
My cheapest ones so the sand and sea would not ruin them. 

8. Where can fans find your music (links etc)?
YouTube 
iTunes etc .

I would like to say a huge thank you to DAVID OAKES for taking part in this weeks: 'Featured Artist Of The Week' šŸ˜€šŸ˜€

Until next time

Law

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