1. Can you tell us about your background? Where are you from and how has that influenced your music?
I’m from middle of nowhere southwest England or Wiltshire to be precise, I think that is where the more folky influences come from. The isolation and beauty of the place just does something to your mind. Everytime I go back home to visit my family my songs get really folky again.
2. What inspired you to become a musician? Was there a specific moment or person that sparked your interest in music?
I’ve always been quite musical. My dad played bass in bands since before I was born and always inspired me to play instruments, I got properly into it during covid. I had written a bit before that but that’s when I poured myself into it writing a song a day.
3. How would you describe your musical style? What genres or artists have influenced your sound?
My genre is folk punk or indie folk. This question is a hard one, I always just list too many people, I’m inspired by the beetles, who isn’t. Ricky Nelson is a huge inspiration, the Eagals, that’s all the oldies. And then Orla Gartland, Ren, The Big Push and Baby Queen are probably the biggest inspirations that are still active
4. Can you tell us about your songwriting process? How do you come up with lyrics and melodies?
I love improvisational writing. I think it comes from working with bands and then the song a day thing. I used to have quite unhealthy writing habits but I think that I’ve distanced myself from them at least a little. With improvisation I just play a chord progression and sing along and see where it ends up, writing down the bits that really catch me.
5. How do you handle creative blocks? What do you do when you're struggling to come up with new ideas?
I rarely have blocks, at least in the traditional sense, I have too active of an imagination for that, when I get blocks its normally just what I’m writing is god awful. When that happens I make stupid songs that are on a fine line of great works of art and bazar spoofs, who knows I might release them some day.
6. What has been your most memorable performance so far? And why?
My debut Gig at the folklore rooms was so great! I think its just such a great venue and the team is lovely and the other artists, Freya Eastcott and Tyler Nathaniel were also so good.
7. What are your goals for the future? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
5 Years! Crickey, I would love to be a songwriter that’s the dream for me, writing all day everyday. Hopefully I’ll still be in Brighton and I’ll still be making art that people love.
8. How do you interact with your fans? How important is social media in maintaining your fanbase?
I’m usually a big tik Tok user, but I mean, mailing list, subtle plug there. Instagram, youtube, I try and engage with people whenever possible. It’s the greatest thing to have people come over after a performace and just say how much they loved it, I’m always so awkward but I do love it!
9. What advice would you give to aspiring musicians?
Just put things out. I know it seems like the opposite of what I would say as someone with nothing out but I’ve had projects before and its not necessarily gonna be the best, it may be awful but you need to put yourself out there. And gigs, gigs are fun, invite me to your gigs! Please.
This interveiw was carried out on Friday 10th May 2024, thanks to Harpie for taking time out of your day. Fourlines Group All Rights Reserved © 2024
Kommentare