1 January 2022
What was the inspiration behind the album?
The main objective for this album was for it to be its own thing and not just follow the first album. So I ditched the acoustic for electric guitar, changed producers and started pushing my writing in a different direction. I was heavily influenced by artists like Ben Howard, Radiohead and Keaton Henson around this time and that pushed the music in a more ambient and electronic direction.
How long did the album take to create from start to finish?
I pretty much started working on ‘Wither & Bloom’ when I had finished recording the first album. We started recording towards the end of summer 2016 and had everything wrapped up by Christmas.
Which track was written first?
I think the first track I wrote for this album was ‘Time Cannot Replace’.
Do you have any personal favourite tracks?
‘Time Cannot Replace’ is definitely my favourite track. That song is still a regular track in my set and it works well on electric or stripped back on an acoustic guitar.
Were any tracks difficult to write?
I seem to recall ‘Skin & Bone’ being fairly difficult. To be honest I think it shows. As an artist you can listen back when some time has passed and really rip things to bits. I don’t hate it but I don’t love it. But I think it’s good to acknowledge your growth as a writer and see it as a stepping stone to somewhere else.
Genre: Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk, Ambient
Released: 3rd February 2017
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You can read my Independent Music Monday interview with Tom here, and you can also read my interviews with him about his other albums “From The Outside In” and “Space Tourist“.
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