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ho would ever foresee that dancing whimsically in front of a computer in the Apple store and making it a video for all the world to see on Youtube would lead to millions of views and the launch of a music career? Not fifteen year old Trevor Moran, that’s for sure! Trevor Moran has quickly become a Youtube sensation and claims that he has always wanted to be a singer and songwriter even before he made his first video on Youtube. Many things inspired Trevor to start his Youtube channel, some of which those influences he accredits to be Shane Dawson and Charles Trippy. Shane Dawson is only one among many of Trevor’s favorite Youtube channels to watch, while VSauce is another favorite of his. Trevor also claims that a couple of his favorite mainstream artists that he looks up to are Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake.
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Trevor not only has his own main channel, but he is also a part of a collab channel called Our2ndLife or O2L, which consists of five other guys - Ricky Dillon, Jc Caylen, Kian Lawley, Connor Franta, and Sam Pottorff. “We first met at Vidcon and thought that we could make a good combination on one channel. Since then, we have made such a strong friendship with each other,” claims Trevor has he talks about the emergence of the O2L channel. It’s no secret that all of these guys have a knack for entertainment and a talent for talking in front of the camera. “One of the most fun O2L videos to make was “Goodbye Jc Caylen: Part 2.” Jc Caylen and I stayed up all night making it. My favorite video that I’ve ever done, though, would probably be the “Someone” music video. Outside of making videos for Youtube and creating wonderful music, Trevor says that some of his favorite things to do are hanging out with his O2L buds and simply just going to the beach. Trevor has recently released his second single called “The Dark Side,” an extremely catchy, energetic song which incorporates heavy beats and emotion packed lyrics. It’s a song that, according to the comments of his many viewers on Youtube, makes everyone “just want to dance.” In this song, Trevor expresses the feelings of being completely controlled by the power of merciless love. “Making “The Dark Side” was one of the best experiences EVER. It’s about somebody in your life that is manipulating. You almost feel like you’re a puppet on a string, but you keep going back to the person,” says Trevor as he describes the process of creating the single. This Youtube sensation has come a long way from his first few videos of dancing around in the Apple store. Although he says it took him a while to get a good fan base going, “Around two years, I would say.”
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Trevor has gained a tremendous support base from all of his loving viewers and fans. Now, Trevor has been able to take on a world of opportunities, and make incredible memories which he can cherish forever. “Vidcon and Playlist Live, the meet and greets have been the best time,” says Trevor as he explains to readers what his most memorable moments have been through his entire Youtube and music experience. Many might recognize Trevor from Season 2 of X Factor on Fox, an experience that Trevor has been able to add to his list. “I saw it online, and thought it would be a fun thing to try out. I don’t think I will try again, though,” states Trevor. Trevor reveals to us that he will be releasing an EP in 2014, so be sure to be on the lookout for that and other exciting things to come!