Brien Stewart is a musician and artist who has been active in the Washington DC/Virginia music scene for the past 35 years. Currently the lead singer of the Punk Rock band RUIN BY DESIGN, his music career started as a founding member and original singer for AVAIL; he then went on to form LICKITY SPLIT, along with several other bands. Aim To Reach is a book of poetry, personal experiences in recovery, growing up in the foster care system, and short stories of Brien's Punk Rock life.