Photography by: Jack Kimber Photography (www.facebook.com/jackkimberphotography)
1. Thank you very much for your time! Before we introduce your new release to our readers – what kind of drink would you recommend to sip on while they listen to your new music? –
Thank you for having me! Drink-wise. a cheap can of lager or cider will do the trick – perfect in both a club or festival setting.
2. Please give us an update about – new single, new album, tour dates, new videos?! –
My latest release ‘Set My Mind Free’ is out now and available to stream on all major platforms – so exciting! It’s been months and months in the works, with its first Radio 1 play from Sarah Story back in May, and since then appearing in the sets of DJs like Solomun, Joseph Capriati, CamelPhat, Marco Carola, Tini Gessler. I look up to all of these people, so moments like those are pretty special! The support has been unreal.
3. We live in times of many conspiracy theories. Which, harmless, theory would you wish were true? (For example Dinos living inside Earth or E.T. living in a home in California) –
I quite like the thought of Elvis still being alive, just rocking about living a normal life! Disclaimer: I do not believe this is true, but it would be pretty cool.
4. What fashion style or brand would best describe your music? –
I would say the 90’s rave look best describes my music. Picture people dancing in a sweaty underground club, like no one is watching!
5. Tell us more about your songs! Topics! Message!? –
All my tracks are just straight up dance floor bangers, each is very different and some carry more emotion than others. But, the most important thing is making people dance. I even have a track called ‚Party Starter‘, and it does exactly that!
6. Beside music, do you have any special talents? –
I used to represent my county playing pool, but that practice time has been replaced by studio hours now. Music is definitely my main talent, so am channelling all my time and effort into producing!
7. Name 5 things we all should know about you as an artist?!
1. Love a rave!
2. Energetic
3. Up for a laugh
4. Big football fan
5. Always up for an after party!
8. How did you learn to sing/ to write/ to play?? –
Alongside studying for a Bachelor of Science degree in Sheffield a few years back, I would spend two hours a week with Sean, a mixdown engineer. He taught me loads from the basics of music theory to the practical side of music production, which I would build on in my spare time. Up until now it’s been endless hours of practice and getting creative with what I’d learnt in those sessions.
9. Dream Gig? –
I’d love to play B2B with DJs who’ve supported my music: the likes of Solomun and Pete Tong and Joseph Capriati. Carl Cox is also so high up on my list, and I’d love to play an extended set with Annie Mac! Annie’s energy is incredible!
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