Formula Indie Sessions _ Interview with Jeremy Neath

Electronica artist and producer Jeremy Neath is non AI, completely organic, and conceived from the evolutionary result of having been in and out of multiple rock bands. This has led him to be the artist he is today. With melodic rich sonic flavours that ooze with emotion, and his mix of sharp pop sensibilities and catchy hooks and riffs that leaves the listener wanting more. 

Born and raised in Bristol, United Kingdom. He learnt of his obsession of music through his father’s love of funk and soul. Subsequently, this would later be a huge encouraging factor for Jeremy Neath to pick up and learn to play lead guitar. 

Jeremy Neath draws on a wide variety of artists, taking inspiration from influences like Moby, The Chemical Brothers, Prince, Massive Attack and U2. 

With his drive and ambition, and the possibilities it may bring, the future is looking bright for this talented Artist! 

What is your earliest memory connected to music?

My earliest memory of connecting to music, was watching my dad playing guitar. He would play all the songs from his 1970’s soul/funk cover band. My sister and I used to dance on our kitchen floor to tunes like Baby Brother by War and Wilson Pickett In the midnight hour, we had a lot of fun! 

How did your passion for creating music begin?

I was always around music and used to beat box tunes that I had made up on the way to school. One day, my music teacher could see that music was a love of mine and encouraged me to play keyboard. I was soon getting weekly lessons and making up little tunes and  playing them to my peers at school assembly.

What’s the story behind your current music project?

I had been in a lot of rock bands as lead guitarist, and after the split of my last band, I decided I wanted to try something different. Creatively speaking, I wanted to infuse some of my other favourite musical influences and genres that I’d not been able to during previous writing processes. The thought of making completely my own music excited me, so I started my current music project, Jeremy Neath, which kept some of the rock elements, but crossed it with electronic sounds and synths. I decided to setup a recording studio in my house. With the experience and knowledge I had learn’t on my musical journey thus far, I started producing my own music. It’s been a learning curve, but a throughly enjoyable one.

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

I would say it’s Electronica/ Rock/ Pop, with a splash of funk. It has a range of emotions that make you want to dance, rock out, reflect and then hug somebody!

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

Always go with your inner gut feeling. If it feels right, listen to your instinct, it’s usually the universe talking to you.

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

Firstly, I use my guitars a Gibson Les Paul Studio Pro and Ibanez S series (I write everything on guitar first, that’s my chosen instrument).

I also write on my Yamaha organ. (It was my grandad’s, and I inhereted it when he passed, so it has sentimental value as well.)

Cort, active Bass Guitar

I also use a Roland midi controller for laying down synth, drums and bass in my DAW during recording.

I use an M Audio Air interface to record through into Presonus Studio One.

M Audio BX8 – D3 monitors

M Audio condenser mics

MSI Pulse GL66 laptop

I have also used some great commercial royalty free samples on sample focus and loop masters that I love chopping up, manipulating and experimenting with.

Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?

I’m really enjoying a band called Sword Tongue. It’s a band out of Oakland, California, I discovered them on the European indie music network. Their song Diamonds To Rust reminds me of that cool 90’s melancholic alt rock sound. Love it…

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

My personal experiences have shaped every part of my music and artistic vision. A lot of what I create comes from observing people, relationships, change, and the pressure of trying to find meaning in different stages of life. I’ve always been drawn to music that feels honest, so I try to channel real emotions and real moments into my work, rather than creating something purely performative.

Artistically, I’m influenced by both struggle and growth. The difficult experiences taught me vulnerability and depth, while the positive moments reminded me why creativity matters in the first place. Over time, I’ve learned that music connects most strongly when it reflects something genuine.

My vision is really about creating atmosphere and emotion — music that people can sit with, relate to, and interpret in their own way. I want my work to feel personal, cinematic, and emotionally transparent, while still evolving creatively with every project.

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

I would hope my music conveys a message of hope and joy, to believe in yourself even when sometimes you feel like your going nowhere.

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

Music as taught me to be patient, persistant and perserverance. Sometimes, it can feel like you are climbing a mountain to reach your goals, but we should do it, because you love your passion of sharing your music first. 

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

My dream venue to play at would be the O2 arena in London, that would be amzing.

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

If I could collaborate with any artist, it would be Moby. He is so innovative and eclectic

in his style, I think it would be great to bounce ideas off each other.

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

www.Jeremyneath.com www.facebook.com/jeremyneath www.youtube.com/@jeremyneath

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

When I imagine the “next chapter” in my musical journey, I’d want to keep crossing boundaries between styles — blending electronic textures with acoustic instruments, pulling rhythms and traditions from different parts of the world, and creating music that feels both intimate and expansive. 

The dream would be collaborations, connections and experimentation that surprise people: a classical string arranger working with a grime producer, a jazz improviser over ambient sound design, things like that.

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

I hope listeners discover that I’m someone who values honesty, curiosity, and growth. More than anything, I want the music to feel human — like it comes from real experiences, real questions, and real emotions, instead of trying to fit into a trend or image.

I’d want people to notice that I’m not afraid to evolve. Every song can reveal a different side of who I am: confidence, doubt, joy, heartbreak, ambition and reflection. Over time, I hope listeners feel like they’re growing alongside me, rather than just consuming music from a distance.

And beyond the music itself, I’d hope they discover empathy — that I genuinely care about creating something that makes people feel understood, inspired, or less alone. If someone walks away from my work feeling seen or emotionally connected, that means more to me than numbers or attention ever could.