“Most people don’t know and don’t believe me when I confess that I get extremely nervous when I’m on stage, but unfortunately, it’s true. I’m a very anxious person. Even just getting my name mentioned in the presence of others can make me feel like my gut is trying to jump out of my mouth, and I can’t seem to grow out of this nervousness no matter how many times I perform. I tried to get into Debate hoping it would help, but in reality it traumatized me more. During one of my first band gigs, I remember being absolutely terrified that I forgot to put my shoes on. I went on stage barefoot and my knees were shaking so badly that I was pretty sure I was gonna vomit, fall, or both. There is something about music that I can’t really explain, but for some reason that feeling I get before I go on stage goes away once I start playing.” – Moeka