1. Hello, thank you for your time, please introduce yourself in a few words!
My name is Zak Abel, im 26, Im a singer/songwriter from London!
2. Please give us an update about – new single, new album, tour dates, new videos?!
I just put out a single called Less Of A Man, its about masculinity, mental health and how there isn’t just one way to be a man! I’m currently making my 2nd album, there will be a European Tour starting mid April, the music vid for Less Of A Man just came out of YouTube.
3. Name 5 things we all should know about you as an artist?!
- I write my own songs.
- I’ve been writing songs since I was 14
- I have written + featured on songs for Avicci, Kygo, Don Diablo, Duke Dumont, Sigala, Why Don’t We Paloma Faith and John Legend
- My fans are called The Zak Pack and I love them.
- I make music to connect with people, life can make you feel alone sometimes, but music has such a special way of bringing people together and making people feel like they belong
4. What fashion style or brand would best describe your music?
I’d say smart casual… classy but doesn’t take itself too seriously
5. Tell us more about your songs! Topics! Message!?
I tend to write about the relationships in my life, whether that’s with family, friends or romantic partners. I also tend to have lots of existential thoughts so end up writing about the world and my place in it. Mental health is something I’m very passionate about too so there’s a lot of songs about that.
6. Beside music, do you have any special talents?
I used to play table tennis for England when I was younger. I reckon I can still beat most people in the world at that haha! I now do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but I am pretty terrible at that, trying to get better!
7. Being on stage feels like….!
It feels like nothing else in the world matters.. the only thing that is important is the music and sharing that music and the moment with the people who are there that night. honestly there is nothing like it
8. How did you learn to sing/ to write/ to play??
To be honest, I never really learnt to sing. It was always just something I did naturally. writing was something that took some time to learn though. Whenever I write with anyone else, I always learn something… whether that’s hearing which melodies they go to or lyrics they come up with. Breaking down other people’s songs is also useful for understand the craft of songwriting. I’m self taught on piano and guitar.
Instagram: @zakabel