Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with The Tubeheads

What is your earliest memory connected to music?

My very earliest memory of any kind was one of musical theme actually, I must have only been 2 and was sitting in my grandparents dining room against the wall with a semi-circle of pans around me, using two wooden spoons as drumsticks. The following Christmas I got my first ever drum kit, I was made up! Guitar has always been my main instrument, but I suppose it all kind of started with my primitive kitchenware drum kit all those years ago. 

How did your passion for creating music begin?

From as far back as I can remember, I was always writing little poems and short stories. The poems especially, were like little 2-3 verse mini-songs that I always envisioned being ‘proper songs’ accompanied with instrumentation. When I finally convinced my mum and dad to buy me my first guitar, I think I was 11 and that made everything come to life musically for me. I was completely attached to the thing, learning as many chord shapes as I could wrap my little fingers around and have been writing/creating music ever since. 

What’s the story behind your current music project?

The Tubeheads has been my main musical focal point over the last few years and it’s been great! I had a project a few years prior making lo-fi noise-rock / bedroom pop kind of stuff which was my first venture into recording and producing my own music. Once I felt I had the adequate skill set I started The Tubeheads which has been a real passion project for me. Being a huge enthusiast for the beat and garage rock music of the sixities, The Tubeheads allowed me to express my musical adoration for that era and enabled me to start creating the kind of music I really love to listen to and make.

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

An infusion of Neo-60s Garage Rock and lo-fi Indie Rock music.

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

Learning to record / produce my own music was a real game changer. Having complete creative control of how the end product sounded definitely made a big difference. No one knows what you want better than yourself, so who better to do it? I do all my recording from my little home studio so this gives me a lot of flexibilty and freedom to record as and when suits which is also a bonus!

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

Pretty much everything I do starts on an acoustic guitar, so my trusted ensemble of acoustic compadres are a vital component. I also do all my recording in Logic Pro so that’s a pretty integral bit of kit too.

Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?

I’ve found myself revisiting a lot of Best Coasts early stuff recently, the first few EPs and the debut album. I absolutely love the dreamlike nostalgia trip their music takes you on!

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

I think all experiences have some kind of effect on us in one way or another. Whether they be obvious or the more subliminal kind they definitely find a way of bleeding through into your work. I tend to write a lot in first person, which I suppose is just a projection of my personal experiences and observations being put into song. 

What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?

Erm, I think every song carries its own set of emotions and messages which are always open to interpretation. However, I’d like to think that The Tubeheads music casts a cheery, feel-good light on listeners.

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

Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remeber so over the years the lessons have been countless – but above all, I think its taught me to just keep going. No matter what life throws your way, keep on keeping on!

What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?

I’d love to play at the Whiskey A Go Go in LA. Even more so if I can time hop back to the fruitful year of 1966 and play then. 

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

There are so many answers for this question, but If I had to pick just the one I think I’d have to go with Anton Newcombe from The Brian Jonestown Massacre. His whole sonic output is an utter joy and he takes multi-instrumentalist to the next level! 

Where can our listeners follow and support your music? (Website,Spotify, IG, links)

You can follow the escapades of The Tubeheads via Bandcamp, Facebook and Soundcloud. Links below!

Looking toward the future, what’s your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?

I actually have a new musical venture on the horizon that I’ve been working away at behind the scenes. It’s something totally new for me and contrasting to previous projects I’ve been part of – so I’m looking forward to this new sonic chapter unfolding in 2026. 

What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way? 

Hopefully anyone listening to The Tubeheads will discover more about my own musical tastes through the nuances I have used from my favoured sounds that have been incorporated into my music.