Backstage Intro - Meet Tony

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Hi everyone! This month, we're happy to introduce you the newest member of our Star team: Tony! 

Welcome to the team! Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

Hi, my name is Tony aka @RayyW0 and I'm from Turku, Finland. I'm also a proud father of two teenage boys 14 and 16 years old. I'm working as an bartender on a passenger-/cruise ferry between Finland and Sweden in Starlight Showbar with live bands and musical shows. Been sailing the seas for 30+ years already. Honestly I can say that, the best thing on the seas are the sunsets and sunrises during summer.

Wow, that sounds like an incredible adventure! Those sunsets and sunrises must be amazing to see every summer 🌅

Now, talking about your interest in Spotify, when did you start using the app, and what do you like about it the most? I think I started using Spotify back in 2011 when I stumbled on it and got hyped about it almost immediately. I like the vast music library and the simple and easy to use layout and of course with great audio quality.

You've been using Spotify almost from the very beginning, that's awesome! I totally agree, the music library is massive. You can find pretty much anything you already love, plus a lot more through all the discovery options it offers. Now, we can move on to one of our favorite questions and an extra; do you have any pets? Also, if you could have any animal, real or fictional as a pet, what would it be and why?

I don't have any pets due to my work on the sea and I am away a lot. But I would like to have a couple of cats someday, they are so lovable and funny companions 😊.

Well, I couldn't agree more. Cats are truly amazing, and they make our days way more fun that they would be without them. 

What kind of music are you into, and if you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, which one would it be?

I 'm almost into any music, depends on my mood as well. Closest music genre to my heart is glamrock, hardrock, melodic rock and metal. THAT ONE album would probably be Danger Danger: Screw it! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7303vkWAqj5C0EYEdjUTGB?si=HWIErL3KSmSWqgNX5nasnw

I love how music can totally depend on your mood, it's like a soundtrack to your life. I checked out the album you shared and I can only tell: great choice! So just to keep talking about music, what's the best music video you've ever seen, and why?

Oh man...there're so many of them to choose from haha. But I would say Detroit Rock City by Kiss: 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxNvdQCbLco&list=RDWxNvdQCbLco

 It's just something about this live performance from this iconic band that makes my day. Great band, great music and great performance.

Nice! What's your go-to hobby when you're feeling creative?

This might sound a bit odd, but I hit the gym and a powerwalk when I feel creative and energetic.

That sounds like a great combo of energy and inspiration! And now, last but not least...our all- time obligatory questions: Cats or dogs? Coffee or tea?

CATS! I do like animals, but cats are my favorite. COFFEE all the way, no exceptions haha.

Those are definitely great choices! Also, the combination of a cat's company and a cup of coffee must be one of the coziest ways to spend some time off. 

Thanks for letting us to get to know you, Tony. It was a great chat!

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