Tell us a bit about where you are from and how you got into music?
I’m based in Miami, Florida. Music has always been a way for me to turn feelings, experiences, and ideas into stories. I started writing songs when I was 14 years old and I picked-up the guitar after being inspired by watching my uncle play the guitar.
What’s the live music scene like in Miami right now?
Miami has a really diverse music culture. You have Latin music, electronic music, hip-hop, and some rock.
What are your thoughts on all this talk about ‘indie poo’ going round socials at the minute?
I think social media loves a label and a pile-on, but independent music is far too broad to dismiss with one phrase. There’s great independent music and there’s music that won’t connect with everyone—that’s true of any scene. The best thing an independent artist can do is focus on making something honest, distinctive, and memorable instead of chasing whatever the internet is arguing about that week.
What’s the biggest thing you hate having to do to showcase your music?
I wouldn’t say I hate promoting music, because people can’t connect with a song if they never get a chance to hear it. But constantly having to compete for attention on social media can be exhausting. You can spend so much time packaging and promoting a song that you have to remind yourself the reason you started was to write and create. I’m always trying to find a balance between getting the music out there and protecting the creative part of it.
What are your ambitions for the band?
As an artist and a one-man band, my ambition is to keep building a body of work that feels unmistakably mine, reach listeners in more places, and create opportunities for the music to live beyond the usual boundaries. I’m interested in the connection between rock music and visual storytelling, so I want to keep making songs and cinematic videos, and to see the music reach film and other creative spaces. Ultimately, I want the songs to find the people who need to hear them.
What’s your view on the music industry today?
There are more ways than ever to release music independently, which is exciting, but being able to upload a song doesn’t automatically mean people will discover it. Artists are expected to be writers, performers, marketers, content creators, and their own publicity teams. I think the key is to use the tools available without letting algorithms decide what your art should sound like. A real connection with listeners is still the most valuable thing.
What’s the biggest thing you’ve learned recently as you progress with your music?
I’ve learned to be patient and to think about the bigger picture. A song doesn’t always travel in a straight line from writing it to finding its audience. Sometimes a track can take you somewhere unexpected, especially when you connect it with visuals or film. I’ve also learned that you have to keep creating and putting the work out there, even when you can’t predict what the response will be.
What’s currently in your ears and on rotation at the moment?
Rotation right now is anything from Tones on Tail to Missing Persons to Public Image to Bowie, etc.
What was your worst experience on stage? Any funny stories to share?
I’ve forgotten my lyrics a few times on stage but when you’re generally unknown to the audience, no one tends to notice.
I hear you have new music. What can you tell us about it?
My latest single is ‘Rocket to the Moon,’ released on September 26, 2026, alongside a cinematic music video. It’s a rock song built around the story of a man who builds a rocket to the moon in search of love, with a robot companion and a journey that doesn’t quite turn out as expected. Pete Parada, formerly of The Offspring, played drums on the track, and Duncan Sparks in Tennessee mixed and mastered it. Expect a new single and music video before the end of the year and I’m also working toward a new album, so there’s more on the way.
What was the recording process like?
I wanted ‘Rocket to the Moon’ to have the energy of a rock song but also feel cinematic. Pete Parada’s drums brought a lot of character and drive to the track, and Duncan Sparks handled the mix and master. The visual side was part of the creative process too: I built the video around the song’s story, using green-screen elements and visual compositing to bring the world to life. I like when the music and video feel like two parts of the same idea.
Is there anything else you would like to share with the world?
I’m grateful to everyone who takes the time to listen, watch, share, or support independent music. Another exciting moment for me recently was hearing my song ‘Crush’ featured in the end credits of the film ‘Wounds,’ directed by Ron Krauss. It’s special when a song you’ve created finds a life in another medium. Please check out ‘Rocket to the Moon,’ and keep an eye out for what’s coming next.
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