By: Lisa Steinberg
Q) How would you describe your sound?
A) Powerful, energetic, diverse, exciting.
Q) Who are some of your musical influences?
A) [Felix] Mendelssohn.
Q) Talk about the story behind your new song “Heaven & Hell.”
A) The idea of the song is having to sell a part of who you are to get what you want and I think that’s something that everyone struggles with because we all want to stay true to who we are but we are also aspirational by nature as humans.
Q) What do you think it is about the song that fans connect to?
A) I think that’s something that everyone struggles with because we all want to stay true to who we are but we are also aspirational by nature as humans.
Q) How does the video for the track play into the message behind it?
A) The video was just playing up the original concept of the song which is the idea of people selling themselves in the music industry to get places — just playing into imagery.
Q) What is your songwriting process? Do you need music before you can create lyrics?
A) I don’t need music before I create lyrics, but it’s easier when you’re working with other people for everyone to be on the same page.
Q) How much of a hand do you have in the production of your music?
A) Once the top line, melody and lyrics are written I just executive produce.
Q) What are some themes you’ll be exploring on your upcoming album Eyes Wide Shut?
A) The album follows a cyberpunk theme for looking at themes of control and identity and self-realisation.
Q) You’ve toured with the likes of Pale Waves, Yungblud and Poppy. Where are some of your favorite places to perform?
A) I loved performing in Paris and London. Hamburg was on my last headline tour.
Q) You’re also a published author. How do you balance being a music artist and an author simultaneously?
A) I do music in the mornings and writing in the evenings.
Q) Who would you most like to collaborate with on a song in the future?
A) I prefer writing by myself, so I don’t have any particular collabs in mind. When the song feels right, I just go with that.
Q) What artist/musician are you currently listening to and why do you dig them?
A) Lots of [John] Coltrane right now.
Q) What would you like to say to everyone who is a fan and supporter of you and your work?
A) Thank you for listening to my music and keep finding ways to be creative. I’m glad that we found something that we have in common. Outsiders forever!