I recently reviewed the amazing track Glass Towers by London rock artist BlueMelt and loved it. I hope our readers enjoyed the track too – if you did, then you’ll find this interview very informative!
By Jane Howkins
You recently released a single titled Glass Towers, which we reviewed. What can you tell us about the song?
The fun fact about it is that the core riff came up very spontaneously while I was experimenting with a Fender Mustang Micro headphone amp. The whole song structure was done in an afternoon and recorded into my iPhone. I then spent a lot of time in my home studio refining the details to make it sound like I had it in my mind. The title, Glass Towers, came last. It’s inspired by the misadventures of fake heiress Anna Delvey, who managed to scam quite a few people in the US before being caught.
How has the reception been so far, and where can Glass Towers be purchased?
I’ve had a lot of positive feedback from my fans and the media, especially in South America. The single can be purchased (digital download only) on Bandcamp or iTunes, and it can also be streamed within all the major platforms – Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, you name it.
It’s an instrumental song. Why did you decide to release your music without vocals?
In general, I like music either with or without vocals. In my creative process I try to listen to what the song wants and it’s at that point that the top line comes out with lyrics or with just a guitar melody.
Do you plan to release any more singles in the near future?
Sure, I’m already working on the new one, although I can’t give you a date yet.
Do you plan to release an EP or an album anytime soon?
I released my first EP during the pandemic, and it took a lot of time and effort to make it in a way that all the tracks sound related to one another. I think that, given the current state of the industry and my creative process, releasing singles is a better choice for me at the moment.
Did the pandemic hinder your work much?
Definitely, I was planning to gig a lot in 2020, but then lockdown came and all the live activities were cancelled. Luckily, I had a bunch of songs ready to be recorded and a lot of free time to do it, so I recorded my first EP, The Cube And The Key (part I), and released it at the end of that year, just before Christmas.
Your music mixes together elements of different rock styles. What/who influences you most as an artist? What have you been listening to recently?
My main influences are the rock and metal bands of the late 80s and early 90s. Guns ‘n’ Roses, Motley Crue, Alice Cooper, Metallica, Megadeth. On the guitar side, Slash, Joe Satriani and Marty Friedman. On top of that, I’m very curious and open to various genres, in my Spotify’s most recent list you can find Mastodon along with Robben Ford/Yellowjackets, Frank Turner and some electronic music.
You’re based in London. What is the music scene like in your part of the city?
It’s very competitive for sure, and there’s a lot of talent around. Unfortunately, many of the historical rock venues and events had to close, mostly because of the pandemic. On the positive side, new ones are slowly gaining traction and 2023 could be a good year to gig.
Do you have any tour dates lined up for the UK?
Not currently, but I’m looking forward to gigging as much as possible in 2023.
Any last words for the fans?
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