We’re looking forward to introducing you to Aaron Myers. Check out our conversation below.
Aaron, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
I find myself engaged in a lot of hobbies and activities (filmmaking, gaming, professional relaxing) but nothing quite captures me in the way that producing electronic dance music does. I’ll sit down for a session, just honestly hoping to get something started, then I check the time and it’s been hours. I lose myself in the art and it is such a beautiful feeling. When I first shifted over to EDM there would often be times when I would open up a new project and be so dissatisfied with what I was creating. Countless projects I have sitting in my hard drive that I felt lost direction and I couldn’t really see where I was going with it. Starting a melody and liking it, an hour goes by and then I hate it. At the end of the day though I realize that I was still learning and what really mattered is that I stuck with it because I loved it. Now, I feel like I have gone through this evolution as an artist and the things that I’m creating I’m taking something new out of it every time. Sure I still have projects I don’t come back to or that never get released, but it’s not because I don’t like them it’s just because it was never about putting them out. I do this for the love and passion of creating and that’s what makes it so easy to spend 4-6 hours straight in front of my computer. And if I get a song I want to release out of that session, then that’s what happens!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey everybody reading! My name is Aaron, I go by the artist name aziboh (pronounced UH-Z-BO) and I am an EDM artist and DJ! I mainly produce and DJ the genres bass house and hybrid trap (think artists like Knock2, ISOxo, IKU, nikko, allenora) but I also just love EDM in general and try to dip my hands in every genre I can! Whether that be genres like ukg, liquid dnb, or electro house, I really do try to do everything which I think makes my sets very unique because you’re not just getting one genre when you listen. I’ve been DJing and Producing seriously for a little over a year now and I just put out my first album under aziboh called “AZIBOH MUSIC” on all platforms so if you dig edm I would totally check that out! Currently I am signed to a new collective called “HoneyGuide Records” and am continuing to build the aziboh brand so that one day I can do music full time! (Because nobody seems to hiring entry level post sound which is what I got my degree in haha) If that sounds intriguing keep reading and I’ll be talking more about DJing and Producing and me!
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
I would say DJ Carlo on YouTube, he taught me everything I know about DJing haha. But on a more serious note, I think it’s hard to pick just a singular person because I’ve taken away so much from everybody I’ve met in the professional sphere. I have my boss who hired me at my first job who really taught me how to work and act in a professional manner (very different from the academic setting that I was used to). I have all of my friends who have supported and allowed me to continue pursuing this dream of mine who have taught me many things about hosting shows and what it’s like to plan these events. Everything from lighting, to advertising, sound mixing, set up and teardown, I have seen it all and am very excited to continue working with them through HoneyGuide. Two individuals who I consider mentors from Everything Creative (Justin Tinucci and Jason Matson) who I essentially got to shadow and learn from as we worked on “AZIBOH MUSIC”. I’m a self taught producer so seeing two legends who REALLY know what they’re doing allowed me to take away so much it was insane. Plus getting to be in that space was just amazing I’m so excited to see that turn into the best recording/dance/photography/practice studio in Burbank they did an awesome job with that. All of these combined experiences have molded me into the artist and professional that I am and I carry with pride. I do try to be very down to earth and be able to connect with many people, because at the end of the day I think work should be fun, but when the time comes down to it I know when to get things done!
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes! Often! In my line of work (which is basically just the fine arts) it is so unbelievably easy to feel dejected or discouraged. You check the news? Film Industry is falling apart. Offered a gig? More exposure pay (my wallet loves that one). Check LinkedIn? Congrats, nobody seems to be hiring entry level for your talent/skill. It is so easy to fall into the headspace of, “oh my gosh this isn’t gonna work out, I cooked myself, I knew I should’ve stuck with robotics”. But nobody said this was going to be easy. When you get after something in the arts, no matter what it is to be honest, you do it because you know doing anything would never bring you the same amount of joy that this does. That kind of mindset is what keeps you going. And if you stick at it, be persistent, and surround yourself with people that can encourage and lift you up, you CAN succeed in this path. I know this probably reeks of optimism but that is just the type of person that I am. I also did recently just get my third rewatch of Superman (2025) in yesterday so I’m feeling the hope heavy.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
I actually love this question ESPECIALLY pertaining to being an artist because everything nowadays is based on your public perception. You need to be making content, you need to posting, you need to make people find you engaging. No matter what you do, from playing a show at a venue to writing a song in your room, you need to be thinking about how you can capitalize on that and draw in an audience. Recording your entire set and posting minute clips everyday. Get ready with me videos. Anything you can think of really that shows you’re a real person. And its authentic. Kind of. It’s “technically” a public version of you that is “authentic” but is it really? Because nobody sees the part of the video when the smile drops and I stop the video and pick up the tripod. So it’s a version of me that people see and it’s “public” but I wouldn’t say it’s completely real. The public only sees the version of me that I decide that I want to present. Only my friends get to see the real me unfiltered. Everything from the unending Knock2 glaze, the Invincible lore tangents, the late night Sunday blues, those I reserve for the people closest to me. And I don’t really see that changing.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Are you tap dancing to work? Have you been that level of excited at any point in your career? If so, please tell us about those days.
Yes! I am absolutely blessed to be where I am right now. Every time I get the chance to have a gig (even if the pay IS exposure) I am utterly stoked to be able to do it. When I first started DJing I thought it would just be a hobby, I was not expecting to absolutely fall in love with it which would then lead me to producing EDM but now here I am with people who are fans of what I do! Recently I was just on tour and after every show I would have at least one person come up and just talk to me to tell me how much of a fan they were of my set! That type of feeling is irreplaceable you just can’t find that anywhere else. Plus I get to work and collaborate with some of my closest friends? That is literally the dream. I know in the long run this will work out and I hope I get to continue doing what I do because I can’t imagine doing anything else in my life. I love playing shows, I love working with my friends, and I love making music.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azibohmusic/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron161myers/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aziboh
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aziboh-871412007
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QvVBlftAeQTQMtAZOyO1V?si=59Z5Ys6WQoClrZSZa7sKwA – Spotify
https://www.tiktok.com/@azibohmusic?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc – tik tok
Image Credits
Xavier Morante
Edain Samaniego
