How did you find the process of capturing your live sound on your debut EP Siren? We recorded the EP live with the help of Pughouse Studios. We all played at the same time instead of individual tracking, so we could capture the vibrancy that happens at gigs. We wanted to stay true to our band and give a cleaner, not overly produced sound.
Your catalogue of music includes over 300 pieces that you’ve been composing since the age of 11. How has your style evolved? I went from being a 12-year-old and waking up at 3am to write music down that was stuck in my head, to now wanting to challenge myself musically while writing. I love how unexpected it can be, sometimes you just get inspiration and can write a banger in 20 minutes.
You also perform covers from acts including Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James. When you’re performing a cover, what ideas and styles do you bring to the work? Ever since I got into jazz, soul and R&B I fell in love with how those traditional vocalists of the time based everything on their technique and display of emotion – there was no such thing as autocorrect back then. I try and relate as best as I can to that, trying to sound like me while leaning heavily on the masters of the past.
