Recently you have been releasing some beautiful singles ahead of your next album. Would you be willing to tell us more about the overall inspiration/ story of the album?
This album has big beautiful uplifting Melodies coupled with lyrics that are brutally honest and vulnerable . There is strong theme of love that threads between the songs and I have captured all the shades of love that have shaped my life, From the fleeting moments to the love that stands the test of time, and from the deepest despair of heartbreak to learning how to love yourself. And As always I take my listeners on the journey with me and share my stories openly.
When it comes to the writing process, what do you find makes for the most effective lyrics?And do you have a lyric that you have written recently that you are particularly proud of?
I find writing lyrics the hardest part of writing and I think the for me key is rewriting, going over and over making sure that I’m saying what I want to say. I re wrote the lyrics to Truth Ain’t Gonna Save Us for months and months. I find lyrics haunt me until I get them right.
I’m really proud of the lyrics on this new record and there are quite a few that stand out to me but I must admit the opening lyrics to the album feel quite iconic “I’m pretty sure there’s not a pot of gold where the colours end,
but I’ll blend up all the pigments and paint a picture …. “
That kinda sums how I view life really and is a great way to start an album!
How would you describe the experience of making your album to tape?
So this is the third time I’ve worked in this way so I’m pretty well versed at recording to tape now – and my band are incredible so it makes this process way easier when you have such talent in the room. When we recorded the Shining In The Half Light DLX tracks we didn’t even have a computer, it was all analogue…. Beneath the Neon Glow was a hybrid set up, recording to tape but then bouncing that to the computer so you have a little more control!!
I hope you are looking forward to your upcoming Glastonbury set! What should people expect from your performance?
Some brand new, never been heard music as well as a few old favourite tunes. It’s going to be an upbeat and jumping festival set and there will be lots and lots of sparkles on the stage too!
What would be 3 essential items you couldn’t survive a festival weekend without?
There’s so much I can’t live without and I am not good at parking light so narrowing down to 3 is almost impossible however not very excitingly …. My lip balm, my wet wipes and my toothbrushing kit!!
Finally, If you were to pick a starter, main and dessert out of the acts you are excited to see play this year, what would it be?
What this is So so so hard …. And there are some epic clashes …. However
