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 zip on while they listen to your new music?
A Cuba Libre. But make sure to squeeze the limes!
2. Please give us an update about – new single, new album, tour dates, new videos?!
My third studio album „Tag X“ was released in early September. It contains 12 songs with stories from my life wrapped in german pop music.
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 wish Santa really existed. That would put less strain on my wallet at Christmas.
4. What fashion style or brand would best describe your music?
Pop music is like a Levi’s jeans. Most people can relate to this.
5. Tell us more about your songs! Topics! Message!?
The album begins with a song to my future wife, who I haven’t met yet. It ends with a confession to God that he saved me. In between there are all sorts of stories from my life: It’s about anxiety disorders and depression, about the first joint on a rooftop, about my ex-girlfriend’s perfume and many other topics.
6. Beside music, do you have any special talents?
I’m passionate about cooking. My friends often invite themselves into my kitchen.
7. Name 5 things we all should know about you as an artist?!
I love Jesus.
Each of my songs is like a diary entry.
I love distorted electric guitars and straight drum beats.
There isn’t a song that wasn’t written by myself.
I’m a perfectionist in music, not in life.
8. How did you learn to sing/ to write/ to play?
My dad is also a musician, so I came into contact with the stage early on. I taught myself to play the guitar and write songs. I believe the key to success is persistence.
9. A question you’d like to answer, but never been asked in an interview before?! + Answer pls
If you could undo one thing, what would it be?
I would save myself for my future wife. There is blessing in that, believe me…
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