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What was the inspiration behind Riptide?  Coming out of a relationship where you’re both hurting each other, realising that sometimes each of you is pulling the other into rough waters How did you capture the push and pull tension of the song musically?  We wrote this high energy single with a mix of big riffs, …

What was the inspiration behind “Верланг”? ‘Верланг’ is the Russian transliteration we chose for the name ‘Verlang’.The song is about a girl I met on my way to a festival in São Paulo. Her name was Paula Verlang. We met and, inspired by her, I decided to write a tribute that captured the mood I …

What inspired the story behind “Mr. Rubinstein”? Thomas: The song is based on a true story. It describes a feud which happened a long time ago. A clash of egos. It´s about a discrepancy between an artist and a critic but from the artists´point of view. It´s an argument which is more subtle and tense …

Hello! What’s the best part about making music with your brother? There must be something special about that connection. The best part of making music with my brother is how natural everything is. We’re twins, we chose the same path, and we grew up together in music. This allows us to communicate spontaneously, almost instinctively—often …

What inspired you to reimagine Whitesnake’s “Is This Love” with a Caribbean twist? From 1987 the first time I heard Whitesnake I think it was Still of the Night & Here I Go Again. I really got into that band & I’ve got the album from a guest at the hotelI was working at back …

Your debut single “What the Hell, Hey” has been called an anthem for anyone who’s ever been ghosted. What inspired you to turn heartbreak into something so powerful and danceable? I like connecting with people through emotional honesty, and this felt like a deeply relatable experience, not just in romantic relationships, but in all kinds of connections. …

What inspired the hook “Walking down the street with my feet, you cannot alter me”? The inspiration came from my feeling of not being able to be stopped. While dealing with all problems, I will continue to move in my desired direction. How do you balance classic hip-hop influences with your modern sound? I’m classic …

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 …