We had the good fortune of connecting with Oliver Draper and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Oliver, what’s the end goal, career-wise?
I hope to win it all, give it away and die broke like all my heroes; Touch a soul or two, help heal an old wound. Empower anyone who feels weak, and maybe own 100 cats I don’t know.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My name is Oliver Scott Draper, I was born July 9, 2001 at 2:20pm which I think is the biggest factor setting me apart from other musicians… and maybe the hair. I got here through no fault of my own but hey, I did it didn’t I? Beyond that the music says everything else.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’d take them to the dark realms, the deep depths, we’d dine on nothing but tree nuts and cheese, sing like wolves in the night, dance in the rain, we’d probably go to see Spider-Man 2 directed by Sam Raimi in theaters because I own one (FACT: NOT MADE UP!). I’m basically the coolest guy in my city (also true).

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Helena Handbasket is no doubt the most influential person in my entire endeavor as a Music Enabler. They’ve introduced me to wealths of music that I wouldn’t be the same without, not to mention the projects they’ve been involved with personally. When I started recording music and needed guidance they were there without judgment, but beyond music they taught me what’s important; Being a good person and taking care of people. I am also a major fan of homemade Kool-Aid.

Website: https://oliverscottdraper.bandcamp.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliverscottdrapermusic/

Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/oliversdraper

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oliverscottdraper/photos/

Image Credits
Get Well Soon cover – Photo by Oliver edited by Jon Van Oss Global Warming is Real. Let’s Dance! by Chloe Schans and Artist Unknown A Pretty She cover by Izaak Schans All other album covers by Oliver Scott Draper

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