Hiya London King, thanks for joining us in the virtual RGM lounge today. Grab a brew and take a seat.
Thanks for joining us today… Tell us bit about where you are from and how you got into music?
Hi everyone, happy to be here! I am from London, UK! I believe it was music videos I used to watch when I was a kid, I watched those artists performing and I was like “yes! I can do that too!” And I started songwriting and playing guitar. I never stopped since.
What’s the live music scene like in London right now?
We have a lot of indie, rock and metal nights here in London. The indie/rock scene is quite big and it’s not unusual to go out with friends and buy a ticket on the spot. There are also some solo/songwriter/acoustic nights but it’s more niche.
Anyone we should be looking out for (bar you, of course)?
Aprat me…probably Spinors, Die Ego and Britallica
Whats your thoughts on all this talk about Indie poo going round the socials at the min?
To be honest, I don’t engage in most of the hook terms on the net. Everytime there’s something new and I think music should be just enjoyed, rather than constantly judged and classified. If you don’t like a certain type of music or music scene, just move on.
What’s the biggest thing you hate having to do to showcase your music?
Probably the need to abide by social media rules of posting regularly and what to post. Takes the fun and rawness out of artistry.
What are your ambitions for the band?
To play live and achieve success. I measure success by the amount of people I can reach with my music, and I hope to reach a lot of souls with my new project.
What’s your view on the Music industry today?
There are ups and downs. There are also a lot of talented artists that struggle due to new rules of the business. It’s all a bit complicated, there’s a lot that can be said about how things changed in the past 20 years. But all in all, there is talent in it, most of it, it’s very underground and out of the main spotlight.
Whats the biggest thing you have learned recently as you progress with your music?
Perhaps that your first goal as an artist should be to create something YOU are happy with first. The audience is not going to like a product you are not 100% happy and comfortable with. It seems a small detail, but it is a big truth.
What’s currently in your ears and on rotation at the moment?
Whiplash and Hereafter by Architects. I will soon see them live!
What was your worst experience on stage? Any funny stories to share?
All of my worst experiences are related to my outfits haha. They are awesome but it can get uncomfortable and extremely hot in them!
Funny moments, probably all related to my bandmates: I joke a lot with them on stage, and one time I threw a drum stick at my guitarist (jokingly, no guitarist was harmed!)
Got any fun, funny stories from life on the road?
This one time, me and the guitarist were travelling together to Exeter to play, I was so sick that day. A few meters out of the station, I fall face on the concrete like a sack of potatoes. Obviously my guitarist laughed first and helped me later…but he did help in the end.
I hear you have new music. What can you tell us about it?
Yes, I am working on various singles, but I have this one song out at the moment, Skin, who is a rock ballad that I wrote when I was a teenager, in a very gloomy, dark spot of my life. It’s about invisible illnesses and how hiding your pain can eat at your soul. It has lots of shades, it’s very cryptic.
What was the recording process like?
I recorded with Cornell Sorian, it was very smooth. He understood what I was after almost instantly. I am very particular about my songs, I know what I want. Musically, me and Cornell were very in sync. It was quick, we wrapped the vocal recording in less than two hours.
Would you change anything now it’s finished?
Nah, I am very happy with it. Usually I don’t leave the studio unless I am 100% happy with the song.
Is there anything else you would like to share with the world?
To follow me on my Instagram @madamelondonking . It’s my main social! As mentioned before, I have new tunes recorded, so there’s more of that where it comes from. And a huge thanks for the support!
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