You’ve just released your single Why Did We. What does the song represent to you, and what was the process of recording it like?
This song represents reflecting back on a journey of a past broken relationship and the question that I’d always asked myself when I was trying to part with the good that was in that relationship. The recording process was great, I worked with two amazing producers Valence and Brendan Marolla who really brought the track to life.
Your work revolves around exploration into emotional subjects and anecdotes close to your own life. How is it sharing such a deeply personal experience with the world?
It can make you feel vulnerable but I wouldn’t want it any other way. I’m giving front row seats to my life and allowing people to also relate to what I’m feeling and going through. All of us humans have different experiences and setbacks, so it’s nice to know you’re not alone.
There’s also a heavy element of storytelling in your work. When you inhabit both those worlds, do you perceive yourself as more a musician or a writer?
I have to say I love a good story, especially since, to me, music is another language we all relate to and communicate with in life. It’s fair to say that they both go hand in hand. If you can take people on a journey with your music and lyrics, you’re doing something right.
What is it about an acoustic performance that maintains the raw emotional capacity of what you sing about?
I’m sure we’ve all heard the saying ‘less is more’ and some songs don’t need a lot happening to deliver their message. I love that organic striped back sound; I feel like it really works with my style and helps me delivery the right amount of emotion to the audience.
