Hello Dave how are you?
I’m doing well, thank you. I’ve just returned from an intensive week of studio recording in Frankfurt, and honestly, I’m both happy and exhausted.
Congratulations on the release of “Fool In Love” how does it feel?
It feels amazing to finally release this song, which I’ve been working on for so many years. It also feels a bit surreal, especially since I wrote the first draft back when I was in my twenties.
It’s a song written 30 years ago, what’s the story behind it?
At that time, I was in a relationship with my former girlfriend, and as a young man, I was uncertain about what I wanted in life and where it was heading. There were many questions and doubts, particularly about whether this relationship was the one that would last forever.
You’re a singer songwriter from Switzerland how did it all begin for you?
My singer-songwriter career began when I finally learned to play guitar properly with the help of my teacher, Fred. He taught me how to play my first chord correctly, and suddenly, I found myself writing songs as though they had been waiting inside me all along. However, while my career had an exciting start, it truly took off when I was in Hawaii, on the Big Island, about ten years ago. I decided to focus more on music and songwriting, and less on other things in my life.
What did you listen to growing up?
Growing up, I was fortunate to listen to some of the greatest music from the 80s and 90s. Artists like Chris Rea, Pink Floyd, Eurythmics, Tina Turner, and Elton John had a significant influence on me — just to name a few of the classics.
You’ve played 300 concerts and counting what’s been a highlight for you?
Every concert is special in its own way, but if I had to choose a highlight, it would be a very intimate performance I had in Cantabria, in northern Spain, at the Dreamseasurf Camp. It was in a cave or a half-cave, and the audience was incredibly quiet. It felt like playing for a family, and everyone was so attentive. I received so many compliments on my songs, and it truly had a magical atmosphere
Your album “Locked Down – 7 Nations” saw you switch gears with rap in different languages how did that come about?
The idea for ‘Locked Down’ came to me when I recorded my own version, which is more of a rock song with a verse that’s somewhat like a rap. I won’t mention the specific song that inspired me just yet, but it made me think about collaborating with different rappers. Since COVID-19 was a global phenomenon, I thought it would be a cool concept to feature seven different rappers from seven different countries, each rapping in their own language. I feel incredibly blessed to have completed this ambitious project, even though it took a lot of time and energy.
If you could give the 1995 version of yourself a piece of advice what would it be?
My advice would be: You have everything you need inside of you. Try to relax, listen to your heart, and enjoy life.
What are you listening to at the moment?
At the moment, I’m enjoying a chill-out mix with artists like Chance Peña, OneRepublic, Passenger, Ben Howard, and several other great musicians.
What are you looking forward to doing in 2025?
In 2025, I’m really looking forward to mixing and mastering the songs I’ve recorded with my producer. I’m also excited to perform at some great concerts, whether in small or large venues. My next performance will be at an art and hair studio, where I’ll talk about seven of my songs in-depth during an evening called “Seven Songs with Seven Stories.”
Special thanks to Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR
