You’ve stepped away from your hard rock origins and become your own solo entity. Why the decision to jump over from electric to acoustic?
I always liked to have a balance of electric and acoustic growing up, but I had way too many song ideas that I couldn’t bring to a band situation. After my last band Ownkind broke up, I decided that being a solo artist would allow me more creativity and control over my own career.
Tell us about the narrative behind your works. What kind of themes and concepts does Acoustic Foxx explore?
Lyrically it’s usually based on some sort of personal experience or how I perceive a situation; loss or love usually bring a song out of me.
What is the latest thing you recorded, and can you explain the story behind it?
I’m about to release my debut album Guiding Light as we speak. Since going solo in 2012 it’s been a really creative time for me, gigging heavily and writing a lot. I had a lot of songs to choose from so I chose what I thought were my best to record for this album. I hope people enjoy what they hear.
Tell us about your upcoming album launch. Why should we head along?
Well, on a special night like this it’s not much fun playing as a lonely solo performer. I’ve got my six-piece band playing with me to really bring these songs to life. I’ve also got some other fantastic performers like Bob Crain, Niina and Tim Hulsman lined up. It’s going to be a great night of local music.
