An Inspired Chat with Adrian Uriostegui of Inland Empire

We recently had the chance to connect with Adrian Uriostegui and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Adrian, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
I’ve spent a lot of time building strong relationships with the people in my life. I think in today’s climate it’s easy to choose selfishness over the effort that it takes to build a sense of community. Especially being in an artistic field, building friendships and connections go in tandem with one another. Kindness goes a long way, farther than most people realize.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Adrian Uriostegui, but I go by ‘wavvelengths’ on socials! I’m a vocalist for a metalcore band called Wave Of Discord. Our main goal is to give you an existential crisis but also make you want to dance and mosh at the same time. We’ve been a band for a little over 2 years, and have spent the last year creating what we believe is our best collection of songs yet. Being a fully independent group, it’s been a fun process to create all of our visuals, our sound, our merch, and just being able to create a product that is completely hours.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
There’s a sense of wonder that I used to believe was a fleeting feeling in me. That once it was gone, it wouldn’t return. There’s a lot of heartbreak and despair in the world, and it’s easy to get lost in the tragedy. What I’ve come to learn is that wonder isn’t something you feel, it’s something you create. Choosing to find joy in the mundane, or choosing to take the scenic route, wonder allows itself in when you give it room; You just have to open the door.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Is every day an appropriate answer? I think it’s natural to feel self-conscious about being a musician, especially in the oversaturated market that we’re in today. The balance between confidence and self-doubt is a thin line that moves constantly, but I’m always drawn back into the madness. When I’m in the middle of a performance, or writing a song in the studio, all the moments of self doubt seem futile. This is where I’m supposed to be.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
I hide a lot of my personal life when it comes to social media, but what I do show is very true to who I am as a person. My friends would probably tell you I’m the quiet one, but I’ve always been the chaotic type, I just choose to leave that chaos for when I’m online. It’s hard for me to fake a smile, let alone a public persona on the internet, so what you see is what you get!

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
As chaotic as performing is, being on stage is a surprisingly peaceful experience. You can truly just let loose and be as free as possible (as long as you’re playing on time). But if I’m not on stage, being surrounded by nature with the people I love gives me the same feeling.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://beacons.ai/wavvelengths
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wavvelengthsofficial/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wavvelengths
• Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wavvelengthsofficial

Image Credits
Voiid Media, Operator Leo