Ep. 77 - Rhythm of Resilience: The Balance of Industry Success and Being Your Best Self with Saliva's Bobby Amaru

Have you ever wondered what it's like to front a popular rock band? Dive into the fast-paced world with Saliva's charismatic lead singer, Bobby Amaru. Bobby is a talented musician, father, and husband. Today, he unveils everything from his music-infused upbringing to the revival of Saliva and its fanbase in this episode. We dive deep into the scene with talks around social media's impact on music, digital-age parenting, and the necessity of owning your music. We look at the role streaming services play in the industry and unpack the darker sides of the industry itself. Plus, discover how Bobby used the setback of canceled tours during COVID as fuel for a new record, Revelation, releasing in September! 

Prepare for a raw, captivating journey in this episode!

[00:01 - 07:34] Bobby Amaru of Saliva: from drummer to lead singer and growing the brand for 12 Years

[07:35 - 16:24] Navigating choppy waters: dealing with unruly fans and social media desensitization

[16:25 - 27:03] The reality of signing a music record deal—own your stuff

[27:04 - 32:53] The road to sobriety to become a better person

[32:54 - 37:11] High-level advice for people who are new to the music industry and a look at Bobby’s father-daughter duos

[37:12 - 43:41] Using your craft to give back, inspire, and unite

[43:42 - 51:18] The Impact of COVID-19 on Bobby’s band and using it to fuel creativity and productivity

Quotes:

"I wanted to be a musician. I mean, that was it. There was nothing else I wanted to do." - Bobby Amaru

“You shouldn’t be on the stage if you’re not going to give it your all.” - Bobby Amaru

“Try to own as much of your stuff… Be your own business, be your own label.” - Bobby Amaru

“You have to surround yourself with people who are driven like you are and want the same stuff… keep the egos out of the room.” - Bobby Amaru

“It’s life. I’m going to stick with [sobriety] and get through it. Because I felt like, for me, I knew that was going to be the best version of myself.” - Bobby Amaru

"Every bad relationship…in your next one… you're not going to look for the same thing—already been there, done that. I'm going to try swimming against the tide.” - Bobby Amaru

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