Where are you currently based?
Currently based in Manly! Sydney, Australia.
How did you first start playing music?
I started playing guitar throughout school, and slowly grew into singing and piano. Everything just kind of snowballed until I was confident enough to write my own stuff!
What’s been happening recently?
Moved house, finished touring, finishing up a new project, getting a lot more exercise and sleep in! The good stuff I guess.
Your latest single ‘ Dancin’ in the rain” is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I went through a massive RnB phase throughout lockdown, and went through about 6 months of experimenting with the type of sound that you can hear in the song.
How did you go about writing ‘Dancin’ in the rain’?
It came rather quickly actually! I had the sax sample recorded for a long time and wrote the song around that! The theme of the song is architected around the people that are close to me, and how they make me feel.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?
I recorded most of the song at my home studio in Sydney, and then completed a final mix with Dan Natoli at Kiln Studios.
What’s the Sydney music scene like at the moment?
To be honest, whenever I’m asked this question, I don’t really know what to say. Sometimes it’s great and there’s a real sense of optimism within the shows I attend and shows of my own. However sometimes it can seem bleak, and there feels like this constant pressure to make artists into more than artists (content providers, accountants, media guru’s, etc).
What are your favourite venues to play and why?
I think my favorite venue has got to be my hometown venue of The Lansdowne. I grew up watching so many of my favorite artists play there, and was such an insane feeling when I got to sell it out myself a couple of times!
You have an upcoming tour, where are you headed and what do you most enjoy about touring?
Touring can be amazing, and can also be grueling. If I’m doing a solo part of the tour, airports can become a bit annoying after a while. We end the tour with a huge Byron show, which should mean the band and I get a bit of time in the sun!
Please tell us about any upcoming music/albums:
I have a new project in the works, which should be on the horizon early next year.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Honestly, a lot of dance music, particularly house and jazz house. It’s such a fun and refreshing mixup to my normal stuff, and super fun to dj.
What do you like to do away from music?
I’m a pretty chill morning guy, and like the simple things like exercise, beach and reading. I also like just organizing day things with my partner and friends and making the most of the time we have!
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
I finish touring in mid-November and then I have the rest of the year off! Very exciting. I’m going to spend a little bit of it completing a new project, and then I’m going to relax!
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Anything to do with sashimi. I’m due for some actually.
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