New Interview

What was your vision for the “Like an Angel” music video. My vision for the video was to honour and memorialise someone I admired and loved deeply. Ultimately, my intent was to shine a light on how those who have passed can continue to influence and guide, living on in the people they touched. I …

Hello, Secret Wish, great to chat today! What was the inspiration behind Melody Of The Music Man? Actually, I wrote “Melody Of The Music Man” back in 2003 that was inspired on “Children” from Robert Miles. It came to my attention at the time that instrumental music could also be a good opener for a …

Hello, Thomas. What inspired “Watch Me”? ‘Watch Me’ was one of the first songs I wrote for this album, and it’s deeply rooted in my determination to push forward, no matter what obstacles come my way. The track has a strong 80s dance influence, which felt like the perfect energy for a song about proving …

What inspired “Wishes, Dreams & Reality,” and what do you want listeners to take from it? It’s a little dive into what goes on behind my eyes, mixed with so harsh realities I’ve faced. What can be taken from the track is that no matter how rough things get, you can still dream and work …

What inspired you to write about mental health in “Freeze”? I have had severe postpartum depression, twice. It was a long time ago. Getting into treatment was easier back then than it is these days. I just got a feeling that, as an artist, I’m ready to start speaking about that experience and to try to shake decision …

“Bad Luck” has a humorous, lively edge—what inspired you to take this playful approach to life’s misfortunes? I’ve always believed that humor is one of the most powerful tools we have for dealing with life’s challenges. We all face our share of bad luck and setbacks, but finding a way to laugh about it can …

“My Heart” seems to explore themes of loneliness and uncertainty. Can you share what personal experiences shaped its creation? My wife died in 2017. This song explores the guilt and fears I had when I started dating again, and having feelings for other women.  You’ve been building a strong presence in the folk scene with …

“It Looked Like Rain” is a great album! Can you share the inspiration? Thanks! It took us about a year to get together so we found ourselves sort of being drawn towards a particular sound by the choices we made about which songs to use. I think I had to accept that although I like …

Hello, Saskia. Can you tell us about your journey as a singer-songwriter in the UK folk scene, and what inspired you to pursue this genre of music? My journey as a singer-songwriter in the UK folk scene has been incredibly rewarding. I’ve always been drawn to the raw emotion and storytelling aspect of folk music, …

Can you share the creative process behind your upcoming single, “How Like You This?”? How did the inspiration for this particular track come about, and how does it differ from your previous work, especially considering the success of “Scent”? The title of the song is actually from a poem by Sir Thomas Wyatt (1503-42) called …