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Hello Eydis how are you?<\/strong><\/p>\n Hey, I\u2019m as well as I can be, all things considered. It\u2019s been a tough year for everyone, but we made it through. Just got to keep going and try to be positive.<\/em><\/p>\n Congratulations on the release of Wonderland, how does it feel?<\/strong><\/p>\n It feels so surreal. Not sure how it all happened really. It is amazing to have people tell me they have listened to my song and they like it. Feels very much like a dream. <\/em> Well, I\u2019ve always sang. I trained as a classical singer and would put on recitals. Do the whole standing next to the piano in a big dress. And I loved it and have been super lucky to have done it but I guess It never quite felt authentically me. I felt I was playing a part the whole time. Then Lockdown happened and suddenly no work. I hadn\u2019t written music since GSCE music (we\u2019re talking well over 10 years), but I suddenly had time and lots of emotions, so I sat at my piano one day and started writing. I haven\u2019t really stopped. I honestly did not think anything would come of it. Worked up the courage to send a voice note to a producer friend of mine (who is now my writing partner), a couple of months later I released Wonderland. <\/em><\/p>\n 2020 has been a strange year to say the least. What one thing have you learned about yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n I am not someone who likes to spend time by myself but this year has given me a chance to slow down and appreciate much smaller things and the beauty of nature. So much awful news readily at our fingertips but we could also spend that time looking at leaves or clouds. Much better for the soul.<\/em><\/p>\n What did you listen to growing up?<\/strong><\/p>\n So much! My mum was your typical 70\u2019s teenager of Bay city rollers, Dr Hook, Meat Loaf. Dad had a completely different taste of more soul and blues. There were lots of different sounds and rhythms in the house. I went through a phase of loving Squeeze, The specials, The Jam and then Blur and Oasis (never took a side) But truthfully I loved the woman fronted bands or solo acts So Kate Bush, Eurythmics, Blondie were always my go to gals.<\/em> Mowtown has heavily featured over the last 10years too, it just makes the heart happy.<\/em><\/p>\n Your lyrics reference literature, what are your favourite books?<\/strong><\/p>\n Alice in Wonderland, Jane Eyre, The Princess Bride, Jamaica Inn, The Hobbit. Any Shakespeare. Love a bit of escapism in a fantasy book such as the Green Rider books or a good history book. To be honest I have a different book every couple of weeks. Reading is such an underrated hobby<\/em><\/p>\n Your influences feature some strong female artists, if you were to pick a song from each of them, what would they be?<\/strong><\/p>\n Annie Lennox it would be a tie between Walking on broken glass<\/strong> and There must be an angel<\/strong>. I loved the instrumentation and the classical tones throughout.\u00a0 Kate Bush is no question Babushka<\/strong>. Florence and the Machine is actually Girl with one eye,<\/strong> it just was so scary and I loved the imagery created. Laura Mvula it\u2019s got to be Green Garden<\/strong> because how amazing is that song! <Laura Mvula – “Father Father”….. WHOAH! Del><\/em><\/p>\n Covid has impacted the creative industry in a big way. What\u2019s kept you motivated?<\/strong><\/p>\n The reaction from my friends has been inspiring. But truthfully it has brought me so much joy and distraction that I have wanted to get up and write. It helps when you take inspiration from stories that are already written.<\/em><\/p>\n What new artists are getting you excited at the moment ?<\/strong><\/p>\n Zoe Wees. She is smashing it. I think the confidence she shows, especially for one so young is inspiring for young girls, plus her voice is gorgeous. Although not a new artist Jonsi\u2019s Shiver is just full gold.<\/em><\/p>\n You have a new EP coming out in February how\u2019s it going?<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s been a battle and It\u2019s been amazing! Timings of lockdowns meant getting musicians to come into studio has been a bit hit and miss. But I am so proud of it. Since this is all fairly new I haven\u2019t got a style\/vibe and I personally don\u2019t want to be pigeon-holed to one genre. The songs are all different but we have managed to connect them in some way. I just love all the different Instruments used.<\/em><\/p>\n What\u2019s your favourite track from it?<\/strong><\/p>\n Ah, it\u2019s like asking which child is my favourite! I\u2019ll have a soft spot for Wonderland as it was my first single. Love Drunk Romeo<\/strong> has a horn section though! But the song that brings out the most emotion in me would be Goodbye<\/strong>. Although I love the message in Join the Valkyire.<\/strong><\/em> I can\u2019t choose.<\/em><\/p>\n You like to use as many live instruments as possible when writing, where do you usually begin?<\/strong><\/p>\n Well I come up with a pattern in my head and I\u2019ll suddenly think, this needs to be a really bright instrument, let\u2019s try a harp. Or I will record a section of the song making trumpet noises to see if it would work. I have a feel for how I want the song to sound so it is a case of matching it to the noise in my head<\/em>. For me it\u2019s all about creating the mood of the song. My writing partner mixes the songs in his studio so will just come up with a horn section idea and then we go from there. Sometimes hate it but most of the time Steve and I are on the same page.<\/em><\/p>\n What are you looking forward to next?<\/strong><\/p>\n Oh Performing my music! I cannot wait. I am petrified as I\u2019ve always performed other people\u2019s music (Since it was classical and the occasional Aria, most of those people are dead as well!) so putting my own things that I\u2019ve written and seeing peoples reactions will be amazing. Plus the buzz from performing is second to none.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nYou are a singer songwriter from East Anglia how did it all begin for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n