Good afternoon everyone and welcome to another Music Monday. Today I’m featuring the lovely Joey Collins and his new single The Abyss. Joey was kind enough to answer my questions so I have an interview with him below where you can find out more about him!
Joey is a singer songwriter from Nottingham in the UK. I first discovered him on twitch and was blown away with his amazing songs that always featured wonderful melodies and fantastic lyrics. Joey is alway a joy to watch preform as he puts his all into his music. He’s a lovely guy who’s always extremely welcoming to his streams and likes a laugh with his audience.
If you would like to follow Joey on twitch or social media please click on the links below.
The Abyss & Other Music:
There isn’t a video for the Abyss yet but you can listen to it by clicking on one of the links below. There are videos of some of his other music though and I have included my favourites below.
Interview:
What first got you into music?
Seeing the Red Hot Chili Peppers live at Slane Castle DVD at my Dad’s house when I was around 6 years old.
Who inspired you to make music?
All of my musical heroes such as the Chili Peppers, Jeff Buckley, Muse, Queens of the Stone Age, Jimi Hendrix and an endless list of more.
How would you describe the music that you typically create?
I make quite a variety of songs stylistically speaking, but generally I just say it’s Alt Rock.
What is your creative process like?
These days it’s usually me composing an instrumental in my home studio then I’ll write lyrics to suit the theme of what the song feels like.
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
John Frusciante
If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be?
Red Hot Chili Peppers
What is one message you would give to your fans?
Be kind to yourselves and others.
What is the most useless talent you have? I can bellydance.
Do you sing in the shower? What songs?
Sometimes, whatever is stuck in my head at the time I guess!
What would you be doing right now, if it wasn’t for your music career?
Probably delivering pizza.
Where have you performed? What are your favourite and least favourite venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?
I’ve performed in a lot of places. All over the UK and quite a few parts of Italy. I think one of my favourite shows ever was playing a castle in South Tyrol (Italy), which was just a dream come true. I think playing various venues, indoor and outdoor keeps things refreshed. I actually can’t recall the worst venue I’ve played…
How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business?
How long do we have? Haha. Hugely. I’ve wrote an essay on this sort of question when I studied Popular Music at Middlesex University for my bachelors. It’s incredible how we can connect so easily with people all over the world at any given time. It’s also challenging as anyone can be a musician these days, so there’s an oversaturation of artists that are all trying to do the same thing. But, I believe if you work hard, you’ll connect and find your audience regardless.
What is your favourite song to perform?
Probably Desolated // Elevated live with my full band.
Which famous musicians do you admire?
Jeff Buckley, John Frusciante, Richard Ashcroft of The Verve.
What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?
Ask my mum haha.
What is the best advice you’ve been given?
Never give up.
If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?
How manufactured mainstream music is. It all sounds the same and it’s all about money, not the art. Music itself should always come first.
What’s next for you?
Keep on doing what I’m doing! Writing more music, gigging as much as I can and hopefully spread a little light and love along the way.
Thanks so much for answering my questions Joey, good luck with Abyss!
Music Monday Playlist:
You can now listen to Joey Collins and all other previously featured Music Monday artists on a special playlist I’ve created on Spotify.
Thanks for reading and happy listening!
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