Infected

Auggie Velarde

Auggie Velarde is a Peruvian artist and musician with a passion for technology. Auggie grew up fascinated by computers and the sounds they could make. At a young age and with the power of the internet, he taught himself how to code and produce music. Blurring the lines between genres and what it means to be an artist, Auggie incorporates his cultural background, global influences, experimentation, and highly addictive melodies into his eclectic projects. Facing challenges as a young immigrant trying to pursue an unlikely career, Auggie was not discouraged. By design, he manages a family of aliases and online identities that he utilizes to share his story and express himself. This is a portrait of the digital age we live in, a world of virtual anonymity and… more »