Avatari: "Light It Up"
AVATARI is the solo project of musician, actor, and songwriter Ari Welkom. Ari spent several years fronting bands in Los Angeles, touring nationally, and playing major festivals including Outside Lands, Bonnaroo, Life is Beautiful, and SXSW. Many of his songs are also recognizable from their placements on primetime TV shows (Startup, Absentia). About a year ago Ari decided to hole up in the studio and focus on a sound that would better synthesize his creative expression. What came out was a group of songs that are both anthemic and personal. With epic pop hooks and grooves, and an alt rock edge. Songs about freedom, redemption, and empowerment, including his new single “Light It Up”.
We had the pleasure of checking in with Avatari and he was kind enough to respond to a few interview questions:
Hi, Avatari! Thanks for being here today!
Thanks for having me!
We are going to play a game of "firsts", so here we go!
What is the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?
I make my bed. I don't want to do it. But I do it.
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Hmmm maybe Alyssa Milano. Or She-Ra.
What was the first song you ever wrote?
Chameleon. It's a ballad (ballads are hard).
What was the first song you ever performed?
Tutti Frutti by Little Richard.
What was your first musical instrument?
Piano.
What was your first car?
It was a '65 Ford Mustang.
What was your first job?
Waiter. Or food service technician (I've heard it called).
What is the first social media platform that comes to mind, so we can tell our readers where to follow you!
Let's go with Instagram (@avatariworld). Also, to join my first private fan community (see what I did there) go to go.avatari.world.
Have a listen and connect to Avatari on social media:
