1. Hello, thank you for your time, please introduce yourself in a few words!
I am an Irish solo artist interested in bringing classic sounds/songwriting into a modern context. The sound has a mix of 80’s synths with shades of modern R&B. It’s designed to sound big, exciting and unapologetic.
2. Please give us an update about – new single, new album, tour dates, new videos?!
‚Vanity‘ is a song I wrote in response to our growing reliance on social media as a society. It is an incredible tool, but has the potential to make us very ugly if not used correctly. Vanity is a song about when it gets ugly and the character of the song falls deeply into a state of self obsession and paranoia.
3. Name 5 things we all should know about you as an artist?!
Thank you! The video came about through a collaboration with my best friend Adam O’Regan (Director and guitarist of Soda Blonde). He had the amazing idea of reflecting the song’s theme of self obsession and greed through the story of Dorian Gray and the ageing painting. It shows that the character of the video seems on the outside to be young and vibrant but is infact internally ugly and monstrous.
4. What fashion style or brand would best describe your music?
I had forgotten how much work goes in! There are so many aspects, from mixing/mastering the track to making a music video. And then the forming of a social media campaign. Writing the song is nearly the easiest part!
5. Tell us more about your songs! Topics! Message!?
It has always stood out, though there are other songs that I’m so buzzed to get out there into the world! All coming soon!
6. Beside music, do you have any special talents?
I loved my time in State Lights. I definitely miss the carrying of the load that comes with being in a group, which is both practical and emotional. But the freedom to get totally lost on my own in the songwriting and sound is certainly an interesting new aspect.
7. Being on stage feels like….!
I actually had no plan when I started recording the project about a year ago. I said to myself I would follow my nose and see what comes out. It just so happened that it was very synth lead. I want the music to naturally shift and take on different styles as it wants to, In a similar way to heroes of mine like David Bowie.
8. How did you learn to sing/ to write/ to play??
Modern artists like The Weeknd and Christine and the Queens have influenced me massively.
Your Instagram: @shobsy18