When did you start making music?

I began scribbling at about 13-years-old. A lot had been happening in my life at the time, and songwriting quickly became an outlet for me. Everything just felt safe on a page, where the melodramatic thoughts of an angsty 13-year-old boy could remain unseen.

Why did you choose ‘Something About Stars’ as your debut release?

‘Something About Stars’ was the first song I ever recorded in the studio – over two years ago now. Despite writing and recording a lot of music since, it felt only right for this track to be the first of mine out in the world. It’s like my little baby. It’s by no means the perfect debut either, but it stands as my beginning, and I am completely content with that.

You’ve been gigging for quite a while before releasing music – why is now the right time for this track?

The past two years have been a little hectic. Trying to balance writing, recording, gigging and school has been no easy task. Even though I personally am a big fan of just throwing myself in headfirst with the music stuff, I do have a mother. I was due to release my debut single way back in December 2020, but after plenty of deliberation with Mam, we opted to stall the release. We knew things may have become too overwhelming. So here we are, two whole years later, with a song finally out, and no more school. Ever. Now is the right time!

What singers/musicians/songwriters influence you?

I have to crown Bon Iver as my number one. Although my music may only have the faintest Bon Iver influence, every single time I listen to them, I find a new motivation to write. They just make me love music. After Bon Iver, I adore Dermot Kennedy and Sam Fender. In my eyes, they are two of the most powerful songwriters around. Their storytelling capabilities are something else.

What sets you apart from other artists?

Probably the good looks…

• ‘Something About Stars’ is out now.