Project Description

Interview with
APOLLO BLUE

(October 2020)

Interviewer – Dave Bruce

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Have you always wanted to be a musician? When did you start writing music?
I always knew I wanted to be an artist but I didn’t know if i’d ever find the confidence to sing and perform in front of people. After doing a lot of theatre that included quick changes side-stage and improvising, I found my confidence. I started writing poetry when I was about 12 years old and within a year I began combining my words with piano chords and stumbled across the love of of my life, songwriting. 

Which music did you grow up listening to? How has it influenced your current style? 
I grew up listening to an incredible array of music thanks to my beautiful creative mum who made a conscious effort to play all genres. I remember listening to a lot of Queen, The Eagles (that was dad’s input-thank you), Black Eyed Peas, Toni Braxton, Outkast, Madonna, Enya and Dido. I think it definitely allowed me to draw inspiration from a lot of different places. Almost every song I write could belong to a different genre, sometimes within one song, so it makes a lot of sense actually.

How would you describe your sound? 
A glam rock fantastical explosion into the future with lyrics that’ll have you reflecting on the past.

Why do you think people resonate with your music?
I think people like to escape into stories and discover something about themself along the way, and my music allows them to do exactly that. Moonchild allows you to follow a fantastical narrative but within that there’s a story that makes you feel something.

Your new single “MOONCHILD” has just been released! Describe its origin and evolution.
The song was born out of the wintry nightlife of Melbourne. I had left a Rock gig in the city and was walking home from the train station through a freezing storm. I noticed an onlooker on their balcony drinking wine and watching me and wondered who they were and what they thought of me; this glam rock platinum blonde racing the storm in the middle of the night. I created an entire narrative in my head and as soon as I got home I wrote the song on my keyboard.

Do you have any more new music in the works?
I do! I’ve finished writing some unique Pop Rock songs that I definitely intend on releasing, I just need to record them! The whole global pandemic sitch has put a slight delay on that process but for now i’m really enjoying Moonchild.

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Do you have any shows/tours coming up? What are you looking forward to, and what can the fans expect?
After the apocalypse I’ll definitely be doing some shows in Melbourne! I really miss the adrenaline of performing live and contributing to the nightlife. There’s something really special about looking into a crowd and seeing  people smiling and dancing, it makes me feel like i’m really adding some joy to people’s lives and I can’t wait to do it again soon.

If you could perform with any music artist, Alive or Dead, who would you choose? And why? 
This is a tough one. I’d love to just watch Nina Simone & Etta James perform. I learnt how to sing by singing to their music but I would just want to take in their performance. Ok i’m gonna say Amy Winehouse because we would have so much fun onstage and she’s such a great improviser that i know we could harmonise and switch parts and sing everything from Jazz to Pop together.

What’s next for you in the near future? 
I’m about to do a cook-up and watch some Halloween movies, honestly such an underrated holiday. Oh and lots more music to come, but i’m not done with Moonchild yet. Keep your eyes peeled for a deeper dive into the world of Moonchild.

What are your longer-term aspirations? 
I want to be an established artist who empowers people through my art globally, especially the Queer community. I want to uplift and inspire isolated and vulnerable Queer people in the same way Lady Gaga did that for me. I also have a real love for film and poetry so i’d love to be creating and starring in films in the future, and putting out some poetry so people can experience my writing in different forms.   

Finally, a few questions for some quick answers –
FAVOURITE:
Album –  Norman Fucking Rockwell! – Lana Del Ray & Frank – Amy Winehouse 
Artist – Nina Simone
Movie – Black Swan & Call Me by Your Name 
Place to visit – Paris, France
Venue to play – Madison Square Garden
Food –  Green Curry 
Drink – French Earl Grey Tea
Person in History –  Maya Angelou 
Tattoo – (If you don’t have one, what would you get?) I don’t have one yet because i’m always changing but i’d probably get a Maya Angelou poetry quote or my first album title. 

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AMNPLIFY – DB