I had the opportunity to engage in an insightful Q&A session with the talented musician Jason Vilches. During our conversation, we delved into his upbringing, exploring the formative experiences that shaped his artistic path. Jason shared anecdotes about his early exposure to music, the genres that influenced him, and the pivotal moments that sparked his passion for creating melodies. We also discussed his unique musical journey, highlighting the various stages of his career, from his initial forays into songwriting to his current projects. Jason spoke candidly about the challenges he faced along the way and the lessons he learned that helped him grow as an artist. In addition to his music, we touched upon his diverse interests and how they inform his creative process, reflecting his multifaceted personality. His genuine enthusiasm for his craft was evident throughout our conversation, making it a truly enjoyable experience. I hope you find our discussion as inspiring and enlightening as I did!
AA: I would like to learn more about your background and the personal journeys that have influenced you all. Please tell me where you grew up, describing your hometown and the surroundings where you were raised. I’m especially curious about how your upbringing has affected your fundamental values and viewpoints.
JV: I grew up in the Inland Empire of Southern California. I was born in San Bernardino but was raised in Colton for the majority of my life before moving to Grand Terrace when I was in middle school. I have one younger sister who is 4 years younger than I am, and even as children, we have always been close. In Colton, we lived across the street from my grandparents, so I always had family close to me. Family has always been an important part of my life, and having such a supportive and kind family unit greatly influenced me as a person. We didn’t have a lot of money growing up, but my parents made a lot of sacrifices to make sure my sister and I had a great childhood. I am truly grateful to them, and seeing how hard they both worked inspired a strong work ethic in me, as well as appreciating what you have. My family taught me to be kind, to stand up for people, be a good listener, and to have empathy.
AA: Moreover, I would like to hear about your cultural heritage. In what ways has it shaped your identity? What traditions or stories from your culture have significantly contributed to who you are today? Are there specific experiences or milestones—accomplishments, challenges, or turning points—that profoundly impacted your personal growth?
JV: My dad is Mexican, and my mom is white, so growing up, I always felt in between two worlds. Growing up in a Hispanic community while not speaking Spanish came with its challenges, and there were times when I felt I was too brown to be considered white and not Mexican enough to be considered Mexican, which is a common feeling among many biracial people. I had a great support system from my family and friends, which helped tremendously when processing those doubts. I am more connected with my Hispanic side because I am closer to my dad's side of the family, but my mom had a tremendous influence on me growing up. She came from a rough family background and worked so hard to make sure my sister and I didn’t have the childhood that she did. She and my dad worked very hard and made a lot of sacrifices to ensure that. My mom gave up her career to be a stay-at-home mom while my dad worked a high-stress job as a 911 operator. I know it couldn’t have been easy for either of them, but I am eternally grateful to all that they did for us.
AA: I’m excited to delve into a musical journey. Could you share a particular moment or experience that sparked your passion for music? Perhaps it was a memorable concert you attended, a song that resonated deeply with you, or a moment of inspiration that inspired you to pick an instrument.
JV: I come from a family of musicians. My grandfather played in the high school marching band, my aunt played clarinet in high school, my cousin played the violin, my sister plays the flute, my dad plays piano, saxophone, and sings, and my mom has a fantastic singing voice as well. My grandfather would tell stories about my great-grandfather Cayetano Vilches, who would have parties at the house where he would drink and play songs on his piano as well. Music almost seemed like an inevitability for me. My dad was in a cover band for most of my childhood called Step Back, and I would go to a lot of their shows. I remember watching him on stage as a kid and thinking, “I want to do that one day”. The idea of being on a stage performing music seemed so amazing to me. Needless to say, my dad was a big influence on me wanting to be a musician. I can also thank my mom because she and I would sing together all the time in the car while running errands or on the way home from school. I began my musical journey by learning the trumpet when I was in 4th grade, and I played that through High School. When I was a sophomore, I became interested in learning the guitar, and I got one for Christmas that year. I immediately started teaching myself how to play it without taking any lessons by trying to figure out songs from my favorite artists at the time, like Linkin Park, System of a Down, and Green Day. I didn’t start singing until I was in college, but I had already practiced. My love for heavy metal music can be tied directly to my dad and my uncle Steve, who instilled their love of their favorite metal bands, such as Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, etc. I still love those bands, but I got into heavier music around high school when I saw a Christian metal band play at my high school. They were called xDeathstarx, and I remember when they started playing, and I got caught in the middle of my first mosh pit. I loved it, and I immediately wanted to learn more about this amazing genre.
AA: Since you started your musical journey, what remarkable collaborations or unique opportunities have you experienced? Have you worked with any influential artists or participated in memorable projects?
JV: I have been playing in a variety of bands before I started doing my solo music in 2020. I would do a lot of work in Cover bands with my dad before we eventually formed our cover band called The 4 J’s, which is playing a lot this year. Getting to play music with my dad, who is a big reason that I became a musician in the first place, is truly amazing, and I love that we get to share that. I also would jam around with my friend Thomas Robles with an acoustic duo that we called Teacher’s Pet. We haven't played together for a while since he just got his Doctorate, but getting to jam with him and play a show at Chain Reaction was an amazing experience. I believe a promoter reached out to us about playing there, and we were the only acoustic act on the entire line-up. In Teacher’s Pet, we did covers, and we did a cover of the Elvis song I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You as a tribute to my grandmother. It was amazing hearing the entire crowd singing along with us to that song, especially cause most of them were young kids that were not there to see us at all, and as a loving tribute to my grandmother, who at the time had passed away from breast cancer.
JV: As far as bands in the local scene, I am very fortunate that Raul Loza of Scarlet Siren did some vocals on my song Forsaken that came out in 2023. I have been a fan of their music for quite some time, and I am so grateful that he added his signature screams to my music. It was such an effortless experience that was so much fun to make happen. I have recently been playing bass with the band Slanderus while they are between bass players for live shows. I love any opportunity to play music live, and their music is a lot of fun to play and fits my style very well. I am always excited to collaborate with other musicians and can’t wait until I get the opportunity to do so again.
AA: Can you recall the details of your very first live performance? Describe the setting, the energy of the crowd, and the anticipation leading up to that moment. What were your thoughts and feelings as you stepped onto the stage? How did the experience impact you both during the performance and afterward?
JV: I had been performing as part of marching and concert bands since elementary school, so I have a lot of practice being on stage. Whether that be in a group setting or solo when I would be asked to perform the national anthem on occasion before a show. That helped me get comfortable being on stage at a young age. My first show as a solo artist was in May 2024. I saw that Where It Lies, another legendary local band, was hosting a show at Frogees in Apple Valley and needed an opener. I didn’t have a full band at the time, but I decided to take the chance and see if they would let me perform, and they did! I quickly assembled a band with my friends Joe, who plays drums, and Katie and Raul of Scarlet Siren graciously agreed to fill out the band on Bass and Guitar, respectively. It was an amazing place to do a debut show, and the crowd was so supportive and enthusiastic. Even though I have had plenty of practice performing, I did get a little nervous about performing my music in front of a new crowd. Thankfully, I had a lot of friends and family in the audience that made it a legendary performance that I will never forget. I have since then performed a couple of times, and I am always so grateful whenever I get the chance to do it, especially as I keep improving the show and writing new music into the setlist.
AA: As an indie musician, what cool perks and tough obstacles do you encounter while navigating the music scene? How do you keep your creative vibe going while also dealing with promotion, distribution, and making ends meet?
JV: Being an indie musician in 2025 has its own set of perks and challenges for sure. With technology being as accessible as it is today, it's easier than ever to make and distribute your music than ever before. There are so many convenient tools, and the barrier to entry is practically non-existent. However, this also comes with its drawbacks. Oversaturation is a very real problem in the music scene, and because there are so many artists making music, it becomes really hard to make yourself stand out. I love making music that, whether thousands of people listen or nobody listens, I would still be happy. I will always have something to say, and music will always be my outlet for that, whether people listen or not. That being said, burnout is a very serious thing, and I try to be conscious of not letting that happen to me. I like to have my content creation follow a schedule so that I can manage work, music, and being a father at the same time.
AA: I'm really looking forward to checking out the music you've put out so far. Everyone you’ve shared seems to have their own unique story, and I can’t wait to learn about what inspired them. Can you tell me more about the tracks you worked on? I’d love to hear about your connection to each song, the creative process behind them, and how they make you feel. Any cool stories or moments that stood out while you were making them would be awesome to know, too. Your thoughts would really help me get a better feel for your art.
JV: I started releasing my solo music in 2020 during the COVID pandemic. When I started, I had just been kicked out of a long-term band and decided that I would take the leap and go solo. I started not knowing much about recording and mixing, but I knew I had to create and keep moving forward. My first song was Helpless, a demo that, while it is a very rough mix, I am still very proud of. Having the time when we were all sheltered in place gave me the space to experiment with music creation for myself and jump-started my journey to where I am now. I released a couple of singles and my EPs Desolate and Sleepless Nights under these conditions, but when I was working on Forsaken, my latest EP, I knew I had to take it to the next level. I worked with Brad, who runs BerdBerry Productions, for the production of Forsaken. He is a legend in the local scene who produced music for so many of my favorite local bands, and I knew he would take my songs to the next level. It was an amazing experience, and I am very proud of how those songs came out. Those songs I had written years ago when I was a part of another project, and hearing them come together made me so glad for the work I had put into them.
AA: What are the key qualities of your music? Which genres, themes, or emotions do you incorporate? Describe the instruments, rhythms, and melodies that shape your sound and align with your artistic vision.
JV: I describe my music as Melodic Metal because I like to experiment with heavy guitar riffs, but also have a lot of melody. The two biggest genres that influenced my songwriting are Nu-Metal and Alternative Metal. When I was first learning guitar in high school, I was really into bands like Linkin Park, System of a Down, Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, and Chevelle. I like to incorporate the heavy guitar riffs of nu-metal with the melodic sensibilities of alternative metal to form my sound. As far as emotion goes, I use my music as my outlet to process what I’m going through. Good times or bad, the music reflects how I feel in the moment.
AA: What are the three standout qualities that not only define your unique style as a vocalist but also elevate your performances to an exceptional level? Consider your vocal tone, emotional expression, technical skills, stage presence, and how each contributes to your artistry.
JV: I didn’t start singing in a band setting until college, but when I started writing, I quickly learned what my style of singing is. I grew up listening to the metal music my dad liked, bands such as Iron Maiden, Dio, Black Sabbath, etc, which influenced me a lot vocally. I like to experiment with big, epic, and almost operatic vocals while also throwing in some Korn-style screams. I am constantly experimenting with new scream sounds while also practicing my long notes. In my song Voices I push my voice to the limit while doing an 18-second scream and belting the highest note I can in the same song.
AA: I would like to learn about the sources that inspire your lyrics. Where do you typically draw your ideas from?
JV: For my lyrics, I tend to speak from the heart. I grew up listening to a lot of Nu-Metal, and that style of “wearing your heart on your sleeve” type of writing is true for me as well. I see my music as a journal of sorts, letting everyone into how I am processing a certain emotion or moment in my life. My song Helpless deals with me processing all the uncertainty and insanity of 2020, my song Unconditional deals with the joys and fears of being a father, my song Voices is about my frustrations with the lack of change when it comes to gun violence at schools, and my song Goodbye deals with me processing the end of a long and toxic friendship. All of these come from me venting and processing the emotions of the moment.
AA: Can you share a moment when you felt like your music significantly impacted
someone’s life?
JV: I released my song Goodbye as the single from my EP Forsaken, and I had a lot of people reach out to me about how they resonated with the message. The song is about moving on from a toxic relationship and feeling like yourself again. I wrote it about moving on from a long-term friendship, and I’ve had a lot of people tell me that it resonates with them when they were going through a rough breakup. I have only been releasing original music for a couple of years, so it felt wonderful to hear that my music was resonating with people and that they felt seen in that moment.
AA: Could you provide a more in-depth exploration of your latest singles, such as Stay, Goodbye, and Drowning"?” I'm genuinely intrigued by the inspiration and narrative that shaped it. Please share your connection to this track; what emotions or life experiences influenced its creation?
JV: My song Stay is an important one for me, and I’m glad you asked about it. I wrote that song about being there for someone who is going through a rough time, more specifically, I wrote it about my wife and her long fight with depression. We all know someone who suffers from depression or goes through it themselves, and I wanted to write a song about being a good friend or partner when someone is going through that. In those moments, it’s easy to feel like you are alone, but that song is my reassurance that you have support and people you can lean on and people who care about you.
AA: What are some of your favorite cover songs that you love to perform? I'd love to hear about your favorites!
JV: As someone who covers a lot of music, I have so much to choose from. When I do solo shows, I sometimes close the show with a cover of Korn’s Falling Away From Me. I love seeing the crowd react to that one cause I don’t see a lot of bands covering Korn, and it always gets a good reaction. For my cover band, The 4 J’,s there's a lot that is fun to play; however, two songs jump out to me specifically. Towards the end of the show, at the end of the night, we sneak in some heavy music, more specifically, we will cover Chop Suey by System of a Down and Sober by Tool. More often than not, people love hearing us get heavy and are super surprised and thrilled to hear those at the end of the night.
AA: Have you ever had a time when music was your go-to during a tough spot? Maybe a song hit home for you, with lyrics that brought some comfort or a melody that lifted your mood. Can you think of a moment when you found peace in the beats, letting the music help you through heartbreak, loss, or feeling lost? What kind of music or artists did you turn to, and how did their tunes help you get through those experiences, giving you some strength and healing?
JV: Music has always been a comfort for me during hard times. When I went through a rough breakup a long time ago,I found comfort in Slipknot and their album All Hope is Gone. I am not a confrontational or aggressive person in any way, and I find that heavy and loud music helps me process those feelings healthily and maturely. Linkin Park and Korn are also bands that I go to when I need to process some hard feelings as well. Jonathan Davis and Chester Bennington do such a great job conveying their emotions through music that it helps me do the same.
AA: Please tell me about any upcoming projects, tours, or collaborations you look forward to. I'm eager to hear what you're most excited about and any details you can share about these initiatives!
JV: At the moment, I am close to releasing a new single. It’s called At Wits' End, and it's about when I got laid off from my job last year and all the heavy emotions that came with it. It's probably my heaviest song to date, but I am also really proud of the songwriting that I put into it. There are some heavy riffs, some new type of screaming from me, and a melodic bridge that I am proud of. I also have a couple of shows lined up for the year that haven’t been announced yet. Currently working on fine-tuning a new setlist for those, and I am so excited to be performing again.
AA: If you were presented with the incredible opportunity to open for any band or embark on a world tour, which bands would you choose to join on this exciting journey, and what specific reasons drive your passion for touring alongside them? Consider the musical styles, the energy of their performances, and how their artistry resonates with you. What unique experiences would come from collaborating and sharing the stage with these artists?
JV: Getting the chance to perform with any of the bands that influenced me would be a dream come true. Playing with Korn or Linkin Park would be an incredible reference to my Nu-Metal roots. I also love how those bands play with conveying emotions through difficult subjects. Opening for Chevelle, Three Days Grace, or Breaking Benjamin would also be amazing, and I feel like I would fit well into that crowd as well. There are heavy elements, but it never overcomes the melodic sensibilities of the genre, and I like to play with those themes as well.
AA: Can you share three individuals who have significantly influenced your life, positively or negatively, and why?
JV: It's going to be tough to narrow down, but for the first two, I will say my Mom and my Dad. Seeing my dad perform in cover bands and going to see his shows is what inspired me to want to become a musician in the first place. He also worked very hard to provide for me and my sister, and I am so inspired by his strong work ethic and compassion as a person. He worked a lot when we were kids, but he always made time for us, and I always knew he was in my corner no matter what. My mom has always been my biggest supporter. Whether it's going to every show, streaming my music on repeat, listening to every podcast episode, my mom is my biggest cheerleader and is always showing me love and support. She is always there for me, and I am so grateful. She and my entire family are always there for me, and I’m so glad to have such an amazing support system in place for me. For the third person, I’m going to say my wife Daisy. She has been my best friend and supporter for over a decade. We have an amazing daughter together, and I wouldn't be the father I am today without her. No matter what, we always love and support each other and support each other's dreams and passions.
AA: What are your favorite movies, and why are they significant to you? Is it the story, the characters, the visuals, or something else that resonates with you?
JV: I could talk about movies for hours, which I do on my movie podcast MediaDrome. Go check it out! I’ll try and narrow it down a bit. Jurassic Park is a movie I saw as a kid, and I fell in love with it immediately. As a kid, I liked it for the dinosaur action, but as an adult, I love the characters and the message, and the themes. It's an iconic movie for a reason, and its staying power over the decades is unmatched. A recent movie that I fell in love with is Everything Everywhere All at Once. That movie can mix a bizarre multiversal concept with some heavy emotional beats, and it makes me laugh and cry every single time I watch it. I resonate with Ke He Quan’s character, who is a silly dad trying to bring joy and light into a very stressful life situation. The first movie franchise that made me fall in love with movies was The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. I remember that I bought myself the extended edition of The Two Towers because it came with a mini figurine of Gollum that I thought was cool. When I watched the hours of behind-the-scenes footage on that copy, I became entranced with movie-making and the process of film in general. It was the franchise that made me think about that side of movie-making for the first time. I am also a big fan of Godzilla films. I grew up watching the Showa era of Godzilla films, which are the silliest and zaniest, and loved them as a child. The obsession started young and never went away. I love that Godzilla is a malleable character depending on what the story needs, he can either be a harrowing metaphor for the fears of the atomic bomb, he can be a force of nature that is neither good nor bad, or he can be a protector who uses his atomic breath to fly in the most silly and hilarious ways. My favorite of the films is the most recent one, Godzilla Minus One, which brought the character back to its metaphorical villain roots. It also had such a compelling and tragic human story that makes me emotional every time I watch.
AA: What TV shows do you enjoy and look forward to watching? What captures your attention in these shows—perhaps the surprises, character development, or overall production quality?
JV: I am a little behind on TV shows, but I will say that some of my most recent obsessions are Smiling Friends and Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal. Smiling Friends, I discovered through TikTok and had to see for myself. I was surprised at how they played with different animation styles and had a crazy world that is always expanding and one-upping the zaniness with each episode. I also love the references to internet lore that they sprinkle throughout. It is a very funny, crazy, and short show that is easily bingeable. I started watching Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal a few years ago and loved it. It's a mostly silent narrative about a caveman and a T-rex that are bonded through tragedy and have to survive a horrifically violent world. The animation is amazing, but I found myself attached to the story and the world. It's a super violent and horrific world where death awaits every corner, and seeing how these two characters, Spear (the caveman) and Fang (the T-rex), survive each episode is so fascinating. It also has some intense emotional moments, especially in that first episode where we see the tragedy unfold.
AA: Which books do you appreciate the most, and what makes them significant to you? Is it their writing style, the themes they address, or the feelings they inspire?
JV: The book that I continually go back to is one I discovered through YouTube. There is a songwriting YouTuber named Friedmann Findeisen who wrote a book called The Addiction Formula. I found that book super helpful for helping me understand songwriting and song structure. The tips he provided in there helped me tremendously and I constantly reference back to it whenever I can.
AA: Which podcasts would you passionately recommend, and what makes them stand out?
JV: I listen to a lot of podcasts, so I will do my best to narrow it down. My friend Dan hosts the MediaManDan podcast and has been so gracious to interview me and a lot of the bands here in Southern California. He is so fun to talk to, and he always gives such great interviews and music reactions. I was also recently interviewed by Wendy on her podcast, WTF Wendy and I had a great time talking to her as well. Her show is a lot of fun as she goes through random topics and stories on her mind. I like listening to the Song Exploder podcast, which is a show where host Hrishikesh Hirway interviews artists about a specific song they wrote and even uses the stems to get in-depth on certain elements of a song. It's always fascinating hearing the behind-the-scenes of music production and writing while also getting in-depth on some songs and genres I don’t typically listen to. I also would like to shout out my podcast, MediaDrome, here as well. My friends Richard and Hector, along with my sister and I, host the podcast together, and we talk mostly about movies. Every month, we do a unique theme and go in depth on films that fit that criteria, such as Fake Biopics, the films of a specific director, or the films of a specific studio. We’ve been doing it for about 5 years now, and if you wanna hear us go in depth on movies, consider checking us out! I am also a producer and co-host on the podcast Making Forward, which is about Makers, people who make things, whether it be metalwork, woodworking, 3d printing, etc. It has been a lot of fun working on that and learning so much from my friends and co-hosts Daniel Torres and Kris Schall.
AA: I want to know your favorite bands or music artists. I’d also like to hear about each member's most memorable concert experience. Please share details about the atmosphere, the performance, the venue, and anything else that made it special for you.
JV: My favorite bands are Linkin Park and System of a Down. I also really like Korn, Scars on Broadway, and Breaking Benjamin. I remember seeing Linkin Park live for the second time around 2007. They had just released Minutes to Midnight, which was a departure from their original Nu-Metal sound. At that show, the crowd was singing along to every single word of every single song. I remember Mike Shinoda getting on the microphone and expressing how they were worried that when they changed their sound that the audience would turn on them, but that he was so happy to hear how much the crowd was vibing at that show. I had such a great time at that concert, and you could feel the enthusiasm in the crowd.
AA: I've come across your TikTok videos where you're showcasing your practice sessions with various band songs on the guitar. I'm curious to hear about your experiences—specifically, which songs have you found particularly enjoyable to play? Were there any tracks that posed a significant challenge for you in terms of technique or complexity?
JV: On my TikTok page, I started doing videos where I would learn every single song by a musical artist. I started with System of a Down and have made my way through Scars on Broadway, Linkin Park, Korn, Breaking Benjamin, and I’m currently working through Deftones and Three Days Grace. It was a fun, fleeting idea that I had that ended up having a big impact on my music path, and I'm grateful for it. The things that surprised me were the Breaking Benjamin songs. Breaking Benjamin has a reputation in certain circles for being a “gateway” metal band, but I have found their riffs were some of the most difficult I’ve had to learn so far. I started doing the covers because I wanted to keep my songwriting fresh; I had felt it was getting stagnant, and I wanted to get ideas for other types of riffs and melodies. Having learned so many songs from so many different artists has helped me tremendously in understanding different styles of riffs, melodies, and song structures. It has also helped to introduce me to bands I had never fully listened to, like Deftones, Korn, Fleshwater, and many more.
AA: What does success look like mean to you?
JV: For me, success in my music is as simple as what I’m doing now, writing music and performing when I can. It would be amazing to be able to do music full-time time but it is not always manageable where I’m at in my life right now. I am also someone who just loves to perform, whether it's playing someone else's music with the cover band to a full room, or doing my original music to 10 people at a bar, I am happy when I am performing music. For me, success is being able to provide for my family and making sure my child has a great support system for her to succeed at what she wants to do in her life, while also having time for the things i’m passionate about in my life.
AA: How would you define happiness in your life?
JV: Happiness for me is a lot of things. It's the joy I feel when I get a great crowd reaction at a show, it's the accomplishment of finishing a new song or piece of content, it's also the joy and pride I feel at being a father to the greatest kid in the universe. She is a constant source of joy and inspiration in my life, and seeing her grow up and become a fully realized person has been my greatest source of pride in the world.
AA: Can you reflect on your personal experiences with mental health? Consider how these experiences have impacted various areas of your life, such as relationships, work, and personal growth. What specific insights have you gained through these moments?
JV: My biggest mental health struggle that I have had to deal with is doubt. I have so much experience as a musician and performer, but there will always be a part of me that worries that I don’t belong or that I’m not good enough. It also impacts my personal life as well, am I doing enough as a father, as a friend, as a son or brother, as a husband? Grappling with those thoughts is something that I’ve been working hard on recently. Realizing that I am worthy of love, respect, and compassion, and that I have a great support system, and that these fears are unfounded in any logical reason has been something that I have recently processed through my music.
AA: Additionally, think about how you have managed the challenges related to your mental health. Share strategies, coping mechanisms, or support systems that have significantly impacted your journey.
JV: Having an amazing support system around you does tremendous things for your mental health. I have an amazing family that loves and supports me throughout my entire life. I also have a lot of great friends in and out of the music scene that understand these struggles and who are dealing with mental health struggles of their own. Realizing you are not alone is a tremendous help; anything you are going through, someone else has as well, and you are not alone in your struggles.
AA: What insights would you like to share with others around the ages your all are who are grappling with mental health challenges?
JV: I would say don’t be afraid to reach out. It's not weakness to ask for help, and being vulnerable and open is a sign of strength. Men especially have to grapple with this, and we need to push past the idea that we can’t ask for help and have to be a stone for others without needing anything ourselves. Being open with our struggles helps everyone, and we need to make space for those feelings within ourselves.
AA: Do you have hobbies or interests you're passionate about outside of music?
JV: When I’m not doing music, I enjoy playing Video Games. My first console was a Sega Genesis that was supposed to be for my dad, but I ended up taking it from him. I love single-player games and platformers like the Crash Bandicoot games, Sonic X Shadow Generations was a recent obsession of mine, and I am a huge fan of the Kingdom Hearts series. I also like to spend time with my daughter and family. I also do cross-country running. My family and I recently did a 5/10K in San Diego, and it has been fun getting back into something that I did in high school as I try to be more physically active.
AA: What message would you like to share with everyone if you had the world's attention for five minutes?
JV: Compassion is not weakness, empathy is strength, lifting up your fellow human lifts up all of us, kindness makes the world a better place.
AA: We appreciate Jason Vilches for kindly sharing him story and interests with us.
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