Q: Hey, can you tell us a bit about where you come from, and what made you want to start a career in music?
A: Hi there! I grew up in a placed called Bookham – it’s a small village just under an hour out of London. It was actually my music teacher at school who almost forced me to join the choir as he believed I had a some what of a talented voice. It was definitely the confidence and exposure of singing in front of people at an early age that inspired me to eventually make music full time.
Q: And what other artists have you found yourself listening to lately?
A: I love a variety of music but at the moment, perhaps partly due to my first cold winter living in Berlin – I’m in my sad feels. Been listening to a lot of Sam Thompkins, Holly Humberstone and Gracie Abrams.
Q: Who were your first and strongest musical influences?
A: Ian Drury and Jeff Buckley were my first own found influences but my mum is a big R&B / soul fan and growing up I listened to a lot of Soul II Soul and Jamiroquai.
Q: Is there a story behind the music video of your latest single, “How To Say Goodbye”?
A: There is! I wanted to show how many young people fall into the close correlation between drinking, mental health and its affects on those around you and those you love. This dual narrative was lead by my friend Charlie who plays the male role. Through his dependence on alcohol and in turn its affect on his mental health he has alienated everyone around him. Ultimately creating a great strain on his relationship. Charlie and my friend Hannah are leading separate lives with a gap for the other which has been replaced by his addiction and each other’s mental health. I wanted to use my role as Charlie’s sponsor to help spread the importance of speaking up. Through my own personal battles of mental health and losing a best friend to it I came to learn how vital is it for people to talk about how they feel.
Q: Can we expect a new EP or even an album from you in the near future?
A: Yes! Actually my debut e.p is coming out in April. You’re the first to hear but it’s quite a large project 
– I find the idea of having a 4 track ep quite boring.
Q: What do you feel are the key elements in your music that should resonate with listeners, and how would you personally describe your sound?
A: I’d say it’s honest and very real. I’m constantly reflecting what’s happening in my own life into my writing. Personally I’d describe it as emotional and relatable.
Q: Do you feel that your music is giving you back just as much fulfillment as the amount of work you are putting into it, or are you expecting something more?
A: 100%. I can’t explain the joy I get out of doing this, which will only increase as I start to play more live shows over the next year.
Q: Could you describe your creative processes? How do usually start, and go about shaping ideas into a completed song?
A: To be honest, it can differ. Generally speaking through most ideas start with one liners that are in my mind. From here I’ll then pick up the guitar and vibe some chords and develop the song lyrically and instrumentally from there.
Q: What has been the most difficult thing you’ve had to endure in your life or music career so far?
A: I’d say it’s probably having ADHD. Often I’ll try to write 5 songs at once or similar with different bits and bobs. However, I try hard to use it to my strengths and although it can be hard to balance writing or tasks – I often find myself getting really into writings and I can’t stop until it meets my high expectations haha.
Q: On the contrary, what would you consider a successful, proud or significant point in your life or music career so far?
A: Between signing to the independent label, Embassy of music (I had so much respect for who they were and what they had done) and the day of my first release – Good Girl, Sad Boy. Both special days where I truly felt like a music artist.
