How Rock Icons Shaped Peach Pachara’s Artistic Vision
From rock ’n’ roll to rebellion, Peach is redefining Thai pop culture
Rock’s renaissance man
Peach Pachara draws inspiration from a rich culture of rock and roll icons that have shaped his journey. When he sat down with VMAN SEA for an online interview, Peach revealed the depth of his musical influences, painting a picture of an artist deeply rooted in the rebellious spirit of rock music from the 1970s through the 1990s.
At the heart of his musical pantheon are the French artists of the 70s and 80s, with Serge Gainsbourg standing out as a particular favorite. Serge, known for his provocative lyrics and eclectic musical style, seems to embody the kind of artistic boldness that Peach admires. This admiration for French artistry extends to the world of cinema as well, with Peach citing Jean-Paul Belmondo as another significant influence on his style and approach to creativity.
The rock and roll spirit also courses through Peach’s veins, with Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones serving as a major inspiration. Mick’s iconic stage presence and enduring influence on rock music resonate strongly with Peach, who appears to draw from this well of charisma in his own performances.
Peach’s musical tastes reveal a penchant for the edgier, more experimental side of rock. He expresses a deep appreciation for Radiohead, a band known for their innovative approach to rock music and their willingness to push boundaries. His inclination towards the avant-garde is further evidenced by Peach’s admiration for David Bowie—an artist celebrated for his constant reinvention and genre-defying music.
Legacy of legends
What’s particularly striking about Peach’s relationship with music is the depth of his engagement. He doesn’t just listen to these artists; he studies them. Peach describes a meticulous process of research, saying, “I used to buy a lot of CDs and read the back cover, like what are the lyrics? Who writes those lyrics? Who is the producer of that particular band? And it just morphs into how I tackle the work.”
The rock and roll influences that have shaped Peach extend beyond just the music. They inform his entire artistic persona—from his fashion choices to his approach to acting and creativity in general. The rebellious spirit of rock seems to have instilled in him a desire to be bold and to take risks.
Whether he’s working on a new season of ‘The Believers’ or exploring his role as a producer and potential director, the spirit of rock and roll—with its emphasis on authenticity, creativity, and pushing boundaries—remains at the core of his journey.
In Peach, we see an artist who has not just listened to rock and roll, but has internalized its ethos and translated it into a complete artistic vision—from his music preferences to his fashion choices—all of which have coalesced to shape an artist who is unafraid to explore, to challenge, and to create.
Photography Doc Marlon
Creative direction Vince Uy
Fashion Rex Atienza
Grooming Natcha Tangmanus
Hair Pussadee Dokruk
Sittings editor Patrick Ty
Retouching Summer Untalan
Photography assistant Joel D. Ramos
On location Ruen Mallika, Tai Soon Bar, and Teens of Thailand
Special thanks Conrad Catimbang Jr. and Pia Campos of W Talent Management
