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Saravik

Saravik. Drums. If you see me playing and think ‘she's having fun’, you're right.

28 years old

Aries. I read about my sign and it sounded like someone had spoken to the band first.

Saravik — on stage
Saravik — on stage
Saravik — Roller skating on a dance floor
Come on. I’ll teach you as we go.

Away from the stage

On repeat

Favorite film

The Mummy. Adventure, monsters, beautiful people in danger. I finish it wanting to leave the house and do something. Usually buy food.

Favorite series

Arcane. I said ‘just one episode’ with completely unjustified confidence.

Outside metal

Disco. Donna Summer, Chic… If it starts, I dance. If you're nearby, you're invited.

Saravik — on stage
Saravik — Bouldering
It looked easier from down there.

Small pleasures

Favorite food

A burger with lots of pickles. If you're taking yours out, pass them over.

Guilty pleasure

Baking competitions. I sit down to watch a cake and end up on my feet, worrying about the structural integrity of a sugar swan.

A hill I’ll die on

“Every karaoke night should have one last song with everyone singing together. Including whoever said they were just watching.”

— Saravik

Saravik — Decorating a cake
It’s still standing. That’s a win.

The little things

A habit

I name things. The plant, the suitcase, the noisy chair. Then I forget nobody else knows who I'm talking about.

Terrible at…

Speaking quietly when I'm happy. I can start by sharing a secret and end up announcing it to the room.

Saravik — on stage

A time I messed up

I threw a surprise party for a friend who'd asked for something small. In my head, more people meant more love. She was uncomfortable and it took me a while to notice. I apologized. Then just the two of us went to eat, and that was the best part. Now I ask before calling in a crowd.

How the band would describe me

That I'm up for it. Sometimes before I've heard the whole plan. But I also show up to carry things and tidy up afterwards. I'm not leaving all the boring bits to you.

Saravik — between songs
Saravik — Carrying a plant at a market
Not exactly small. Still coming home with me.
Saravik — on stage