From his early days in the local music scene to becoming a recording artist, Awab Paracha embodies a coming-of-age aesthetic in his music. Awab blends the raw, aggressive sound of his guitar—honed in the smoky, dimly lit corners of tacky bar stages—with a soft, emotive style reminiscent of Harry Styles and Dominic Fike. By skillfully weaving together various genres like a painter mixing shades, Awab crafts a relatable and introspective musical experience that resonates deeply with his audience.
Name:
Awab Paracha
Genre:
Pop Rock
Founded:
Been playing professionally since 2018
# of Albums:
3 singles
Latest Single:
Perfume and Cigarettes
Latest Video:
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Favourite musician growing up:
Slash
Favourite musician now:
Harry Styles
Guilty pleasure song:
Bye Bye Bye by NSYNC
Live show ritual:
Whatever location I play at I always order a glass of water with no ice. I refuse to have any other kind of drink until I’m done playing because I have an irrational fear of drinking pop and then burping into the mic.
Favourite local musician:
Zenon
EP or LP?
I am currently in the process of applying for grants so I can fund an EP
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl
Road or studio?
Studio AND road. I have 3 shows left to play for August and I’m getting some studio time before I leave for London, Ontario to study pop music at Western University.
Any shows or albums coming up?
My latest single “Perfume and Cigarettes” is out and is performing a lot better than my other songs.
Where can we follow you?
Tiktok | Instagram | Youtube | Facebook
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Gogi Korean BBQ. It is a family tradition to go here on special occasions.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Stephen Ave. It is always lively and there is always something to do. From pop-ups to local stores, something can always keep you busy.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Edworthy Park. As a kid, me and my family would go there for BBQs with other family friends
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
The Kingshead. They have great musicians who love to help upcoming artists make connections and perform live
What is your favourite music store in your city?
The Long and Mcquade on Royal Vista DR NW. I’ve been going there for years and have taken lessons from there. The sales staff is nice and will give you a lot of time and answer any questions you might have.
