How would you classify your music?
I’ve been describing my music for a while as “chamber-pop”, because it contains elements of classical music – violin, cello, orchestral wind and horn instruments – along with pop, rock & folk. I’m describing my new album as “ballet pop”, because it’s a collection of chamber-pop songs inspired by my relationship to dance.
Who are some of your top 5 musical influences?
Some of my biggest influences include The Beatles, Suzanne Vega, Carole King, Maria McKee, and Billy Joel.
What do you want fans to take from your music?
My hope is that when people hear my songs, they feel empowered, and less alone in challenges they may be facing. I’ve always done my best to approach the subjects that fascinate or inspire me through an empathetic lense, and my goal has always been to expand emotional moments in a way that encourages and uplifts. It’s a never-ending quest to learn how to channel my experiences – real and imaginative – into something universal. I’m always learning more about connecting, and conveying stories more effectively whether on stage or in the studio. If I had to say
Tell us about your latest single release, “Try TryTry?”
I wrote “Try TryTry” while I was on tour in the UK, a little less than a year ago. I had just met a musician who swept me off my feet, quite literally, while I was on tour in Los Angeles. We’d met through a mutual friend at a gig and by the end of the night, we were jamming together on stage, and after the gig he asked me out which seemed perfectly normal even though it was totally surreal. I wrote the song from a place of pure anticipation, in that moment where you’ve connected with someone immediately and all you feel is endless possibility, just being in each other’s presence. Musically, I was aiming for a classic rock-pop feel, somewhere between Buddy Holly, Tom Petty and Joan Jett. It’s been fun to perform this song live on electric guitar and get out from behind the piano, for a change!
What do you like and dislike about the Music Business in your opinion?