Can you tell us about the inspiration behind your latest album, and what themes or stories you aimed to convey through your music?

I started working on this record about two years ago and I’ve been extremely close to it for a long while now. As an independent artist, I’ve been involved in the entire creative process, and I consider these songs and stories some of my most honest work to date.
I would be lying if I said my life has only been made of highs these past twenty-four months; it’s been a rollercoaster which I think a lot of people can resonate with. I like to call these segments as different seasons of life and through each season I’ve drawn inspiration. Furthermore, I feel these past few years our society has been getting more and more divided, however; we need to reminisce the fact that there is a lot more that unites us than divides us.

Music often has the power to transport people to different places and times. Can you describe a moment in your life when a particular song or album had a profound impact on you?

‘Twelvefour’ by The Paper Kites is one of those records I listened to on repeat for quite some time while living in Sydney, Australia. Every time I hear a song from that record nowadays it always gets me emotional and takes me back to a certain memory from those times. It was such a special and amazing couple of years in my life that I always turn to that album whenever I’m feeling down and need a boost.

Many artists have rituals or routines they follow before performing or recording. Do you have any unique or quirky pre-show or pre-recording rituals that you find help you get in the zone?

Mine isn’t anything unique, I make sure I always take time to breath and meditate as well as warm up my voice before a show. I guess my post show would probably be considered more unique, but I always make sure I get a workout in after a show to just tire my body out and reset as if not I would be restless.

Your lyrics often tell a story or convey a message. Can you share the story behind one of your songs and the inspiration that led to its creation?

‘Please don’t leave’ came to me after watching a movie called “Adrift.” “I was so touched and moved by the story that I immediately picked up my guitar and after only about an hour or so I had the bare bones of this song down. I can’t remotely imagine what having to go through something like that feels like, but it sure reminded me how grateful I am to have those around me I love in good health.

If you could curate a music festival with a lineup of your dream artists, who would be the headliners, and what would the theme of the festival be?

John Mayer, Angus Stone, Ben Howard, The Paper Kites, the 1975, Kings of Leon. The theme would be focused on artist and fan interaction, with things such as fans being able to decide the set list in advance, chosen fans could jump on with each band to perform on a song and so on.

Music can be a powerful tool for advocacy and change. Are there any social or political causes that you’re passionate about, and how does your music play a role in promoting these issues?

Moving places to places and adapting to new cultures and social differences has played a huge part in my development as a person and artist. I think it also influenced and still highly influences me sonically and in my songwriting. I strongly believe that culture and traveling makes people understand each other better and I try to translate that as much as I can through my music. I feel these past few years our society has been getting more and more divided, however; we need to reminisce the fact that there is a lot more that unites us than divides us.

The music industry has evolved significantly with technology. How do you see artificial intelligence and emerging technologies impacting the creation and distribution of music in the future?

I think things evolve and change all the time and us as humans have and always will adapt to change. Personally, I take the exact same approach when it comes to technology and AI with music. I think, of course, lots of changes are bound to come, for the better and for the worse, but again, if we learn to utilize these tools intelligently and in good essence, it can bring some good. No matter how far things advance I also strongly believe art could never live on its own without some sort of human touch.

Many recording artists evolve over time. How do you see your musical journey changing and growing in the next decade?

It’s hard to tell really at this point, but I can only see it getting better as like anything the more you practice the better you become at it.