Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with Behind the Outlines

Behind the Outlines tells stories from the quiet edges—raw acoustic songs shaped by resilience, struggle, and fleeting light. Step into the shadows. The music will find you

What is your earliest memory connected to music?

I remember listening to my dad playing Beatles and jazz records around the house. Those sounds stuck with me — it was the first time I realised how powerful music could be.

How did your passion for creating music begin?

It actually started quite late for me. I bought a guitar when I was 21, and as soon as I began to play, songs just started to come out naturally. It felt like I’d finally found something that made sense to me.

What’s the story behind your current music project?

This project is quite personal and very homegrown. A lot of the songs are older ones I’ve revisited and reworked after a really difficult year in 2024. Music became a bit of an escape — a way to process things — and I wanted to share what came out of that.

How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?

I’d say it falls somewhere between singer-songwriter, indie, and folk. I don’t really follow a strict style — I just try to make each song feel right for what it is. Because of that, they can vary quite a bit in sound and mood.

What is one thing you’ve learned that completely changed the way you make music?

To always capture ideas when they come. I use my phone to jot down lyrics or hum melodies whenever inspiration hits — those little moments often turn into something special later on.

What tools, instruments, or software are essential in your creative process?

Everything I make is very homemade. I use a Mac, a simple mixer, a microphone, and my acoustic guitar. I record in GarageBand and sometimes use AI tools to experiment or add other instruments. For example, my song Visions was created entirely with Suno AI — it’s an amazing but sometimes frustrating tool!

Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?

I still find myself going back to the bands that first inspired me — Embrace, Radiohead, Doves. Their music just has a timeless honesty to it.

How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?

My music comes straight from emotion — it’s completely tied to how I feel. I’ve found that writing comes easier when I’m struggling or unhappy, but it’s a way of turning that into something meaningful.

What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work? I think everyone gets their own feeling from songs, I think everyone connects with music in their own way. Whether someone listens when they’re happy or sad, I just hope my songs bring some comfort or enjoyment — that they mean something to whoever hears them.

What’s the most important lesson music has taught you so far?

That you can’t please everyone. Music is completely subjective — even the biggest artists in the world have critics. So I’ve learned not to take negativity to heart. If even one person connects with what you’ve made, that’s something to be proud of.

What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at? I’m not really a performer — I find playing live quite difficult. My dream would actually be to have my music featured in a film or on TV. I love the idea of reaching listeners that way, outside of the usual streaming platforms.

If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?

Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys. He’s such a talented musician with an incredible ability to create across styles. I really admire his versatility and creativity.

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