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Photo credit: SHE IS APHRODITE

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Have you always wanted to be a musician? When did you get the song writing bug? 
I have absolutely always wanted to be a musician. I started writing really young, thankfully.

How would you describe your sound? Why do you think people resonate with your music?
My sound is Indie Pop. Melodic with a beat really. I’ve had heaps of music people haven’t liked at all lol. That’s important to say. I think with ‘Bonfire’ it’s just because well who doesn’t love a ‘Bonfire’ and who hasn’t lost someone? We all do eventually.

Which artist’s music and/or performance, past or present, inspires you today? 
I loved Powderfinger’s farewell concert. The energy in that performance was unbelievable. Definitely my favourite. 

Your new single Bonfire has just been released! Describe its origin and evolution. 
It started with just chords, melody, and lyrics. The boys at Msquared productions produced it and tweaked my songwriting so I was able to learn a tonne from them about how little tweeks can help alot. From there my friend Johnny Grant who I studied music with played around with it as in played with beats and guitars to see if a bit of edge would suit it, it was an experiment that worked out. Everyone involved are incredible musicians.

Is there an EP or Album on the drawing board?
Possibly. For now I think single by single seems to work, but of course if there’s a demand for an EP I would kindly oblige. Grateful to anyone listening. 

Any tours or events coming up soon? What are you looking forward to, and what can the fans expect?
No tours planned yet, but that could change. I’m looking forward to performing again one day to anyone the song has reached.  Fans could probably expect some more music for sure. 

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How has COVID affected you to date? What have you introduced to balance the losses from missed events?
Well to be honest, I’m an introvert which helps so much. Lol. Of course it affected me but I think when you’re introverted it’s a lot less. I have a big family so, I got to spend some time with them which I don’t often get to do. I think the loss of income in general is what killed me like most. That was very annoying, but that’s when I wrote “Bonfire” and I just spent more time than ever writing which was great. 

If you could perform with any music artist, Alive or Dead, who would you choose? And why? 
That’s a hard question because I love too many. I reckon Powderfinger though, they’ve just got the best vibe ever. 

Do you have any long-term aspirations as a music artist? 
To just keep making art that I’m proud of. I’ve made alot of crappy music too so to make music I’m proud of for as long as I can is my biggest aspiration. 

What is the best thing about performing to a live audience? What’s been the career highlight so far?
The best part is the energy. When people get into it and start moving along it’s the best. I think the best gig I did was at “The Rails Club” in Byron Bay. It wen’t off, everyone was dancing, I haven’t forgotten it.  The highlight was playing “Cargo Nightclub” in London which was a showcase, and having my song “Bonfire” get added to BBC1’s top 40 playlist on spotify. That’s crazy. I’m really proud, I’ve worked hard. 

Finally, a few questions for some quick answers –
FAVOURITE:
Album – Joni Mitchell – Blue
Artist – Atm Sia
Movie – The Little Mermaid
Place to visit – Paris, I’m a bit of a romantic.
Venue to play – The Forum
Food – I can have pasta any day of the week, so I’ll go with that. 
Drink – Apple Juice. 
Person in History – Olivia Newton John. 
Tattoo – (If you don’t have one, what would you get?) No tattoos, feels like a real commitment which I’m too scared to embark in. Also, I’m not a fan of physical pain lol. It’s all just too scary for me I’m a wuss. 

Stream: BONFIRE

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Press Release 20th January 2023 (below) HERE

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AMNPLIFY – DB