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To prove that we are dedicated to bringing you only the best in music, we are going to do you a tremendous favor and introduce you to Zack Borer, an amazingly talented, unsigned, 25 year old artist out of New York City. It is impossible to listen to his song “That’s The Way” or any song of his for that matter, and not become an instant fan! (Listen to his songs here! Videos are below!) We scored an interview with the man himself, check it out below:

EK: What genre do you consider your work to be?

Zack Borer: The eternal question!!! Ha! I've been answering this question for years, so I think I have a pretty good answer...I am in the pop/rock/funk/soul genre! HA. My aim is to take the traditional singer/songwriter thing, and add elements of funk and groove behind it. I want the song to be the most important thing, but I want people to be able to move to it.

EK: How long have you been in the music industry?

Zack Borer: I have been playing music for many many years. Upon graduation from college though, is when I began looking at the music industry as a career. Over the past year I have been more determined and motivated to put myself in the right position to actually make playing into a sustainable career.

EK: What inspired you to make music?

Zack Borer: There is not one thing that inspires me to make music. The writing process is very spontaneous to me, and inspiration can come from the most unlikely of places. Sometimes it's a life experience I've had, or a tv show I just watch, or even seeing the expression on someone's face sometimes drives me to create music. Once I started writing and performing, I couldn't stop....

EK: Who are some of your influences?

Zack Borer: If it wasn't for my friends and family, and some former band mates from previous projects there is no way I would be where I am today. BUT, musically speaking I have always been influenced by artists who are genuine and real. Ben Harper and Stevie Wonder have always been constants in my development. Recently, I have been influenced by a number of amazing vocalists such as Amos Lee and Martin Sexton.

EK: If you could work with any artist right now, who would it be and why.

Zack Borer: From 2 opposite ends of the spectrum: Ben Harper for his sheer influence on me and his ability to play every genre of music flawlessly, and Justin Timberlake who always seems to be on the cutting edge with sonic arrangements and production.

EK: Do you have a recording label, or are you apart of any music groups?

Zack Borer: I am not. Everything I do comes from me (and a few others on my team). I am a DIY artist through and through right now.

EK: Where have you performed, and do you have any upcoming shows?

Zack Borer: The stage is where I feel most comfortable so I have always been a strong advocate of playing live. I have played up and down the east coast, Canada, LA, but as of now I am playing multiple shows a month in New York City. I always have upcoming shows, the next one being on June 6th at a venue called Ace of Clubs, which is located at 9 Great Jones St.

EK: What are the main themes or topics for your songs?

Zack Borer: I try to write about whatever I'm feeling, but I'd say a major theme of my songs is staying positive through misfortunes. Whether it be heartache or loss, I try to look at situations for what they gave you, not what they have taken out of you.

EK: What is your objective in reference to music? Raise awareness, make good music, enlighten?

Zack Borer: I don't think I have an objective with my music. I'm just a normal guy putting his thoughts on a piece of paper. Hopefully, my experiences can be relatable to someone listening and that something I'm saying can be useful in someone else's life.

EK: Has your music changed since you first begin? If so, how?

Zack Borer: I think my music has definitely changed a ton. I think the longer someone does something, the better at it they become. When I first started writing I wrote in a very impersonal way. I used to think that no one was interested in my experiences, so I would write in deep metaphors, which took most of the emotion out of what i was trying to say. Then, I just got to a point where I said, "I'm laying it all on the line", and I really believe that has sky-rocketed my lyrics, my melody and my delivery. You can't fake it, People definitely see through it. Also, I think I am a student of music, and am constantly discovering new music every day. The more I listen, the more I learn.

EK: How can fans gain access to your music?

Zack Borer: I am all over the internet!
http://www.zackborer.com/
www.myspace.com/zackborer
www.youtube.com/zackborer
www.twitter.com/zackborer
Become my friend on facebook as well!!!!

EK: Lastly, Is there anyone you would like to acknowledge?

Zack Borer: I want to thank everyone who is always there for me. It gets lonely out there as an artist and without my family and friends behind me it would be impossible to stay focused and motivated. Oh yeah, and PB and RB

Here at EK, we believe, its always better when other people help you stroke your ego, so feel free to comment below and tell us how right we are about Zack...(this could work in your favor as well... in the future when you and all your friends, are at a sold out Zack Borer performance, and they try and act like they discovered him first, you can get to smile and say...um no loser (aka non-E.K. blog reader) I been had the scoop!)

Dont forget to check out his latest tracks!