Meet Cyrus Anderson of New York

Today we’d like to introduce you to Cyrus Anderson.

Hi Cyrus, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
My journey really started after COVID. My parents saw how much I loved music and bought me a cheap little studio setup because they wanted me to actually follow my passion. It wasn’t anything crazy, but that setup gave me somewhere to start. I began recording myself, learning how to make songs, figuring out my sound, and slowly teaching myself more about the whole process.

From there, it was really just years of trial and error. I went through songs that didn’t do what I wanted, money wasted, people not believing in the vision, bad opportunities, and a lot of moments where it would’ve been easy to stop. Instead, I just kept working and getting better. I learned more about recording, mixing, marketing, content, performing, and the business side of being an artist.

Over time, that consistency started turning into real progress. I’ve released close to 100 songs, built up hundreds of thousands of streams, grown my audience, and created a name for myself as Cybando. I’m still growing and learning, but that’s really what my story has been so far—starting with a basic setup in my house, going through all the trials that come with being an independent artist, and continuing to bet on myself no matter how long it takes

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road, but I think that’s what made me fall in love with the journey even more. When I first started taking music seriously, I was also starting college and trying to figure out life at the same time. Going away to school in Buffalo with some of my friends made what could’ve been a really hard transition feel easier. I had people around me, new experiences, and a different environment that gave me more to write about and helped me keep pushing.

At the same time, being an independent artist comes with a lot of lessons you really only learn by going through them. I’ve wasted money on fake promotions, paid for artist showcases that ended up not being worth it, trusted the wrong opportunities, and had plenty of moments where it felt like nobody was listening. But those experiences taught me how to move smarter and take my career more seriously. The best part is being able to look back at when barely anybody knew my music compared to now and actually see the growth in my streams, audience, sound, and confidence. There are still obstacles, but seeing the progress makes everything worth it. I’ve learned to enjoy the process instead of only chasing the destination.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I make music as Cybando, but over time I’ve realized I want what I create to mean more than just songs or numbers. That’s where Chosen Few comes in. To me, Chosen Few represents the people who choose growth over comfort, stay disciplined, and keep becoming a higher version of themselves without losing who they are. I want to eventually make an impact not only in music, but in the way people think about themselves, their purpose, and what they’re capable of.

What I’m most proud of, though, is probably my own growth throughout this journey. When I first started making music, part of me just wanted to make friends, fit in, and honestly look cool. Somewhere along the way, I stopped trying so hard to look like somebody and actually became comfortable being myself. I went from being the guy who wanted to make music to seem cool to literally just being cool with who I am lol. Music gave me confidence, discipline, a voice, and something bigger to believe in. That personal growth is what makes everything else—the streams, supporters, performances, and progress—mean that much more to me.

Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
The biggest advice I’d give is to see yourself where you want to be and keep executing until you get there. The hardest part isn’t always the work itself — it’s making the decision to keep going when you have no idea if any of it is actually going to work. That’s where faith comes in for me. I believe that if your heart is genuine and you’re really putting the work in, God will carry you through the parts you can’t control.

On the business side, I’d also tell new artists to be careful with anything that feels like “pay to win.” A lot of paid playlists, fake promotion packages, and random showcases sound more valuable than they actually are. I wasted money learning that lesson. What I’ve seen matter much more is building real relationships and networking. This industry is heavily based on who knows you, who trusts you, and who is willing to put your name in the right room. I’ve seen artists with smaller audiences get bigger opportunities simply because they built stronger connections. So work on your craft, stay consistent, keep your faith, and don’t ignore the importance of building genuine relationships along the way.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybandoo?stkn=MWpkNTh3MWdtZXB1aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrus-anderson-008554420?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@cybandoo?si=L8BkPNKu6WufcD-m