How would you describe your music to someone who has never heard it before?
Stringfishers’ sound is deeply rooted in the sounds of North West England. The Indie scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s had a lot of influence on me growing up and you can feel that DNA pushing through in the music. The production of Stringfisher’s music helps to mould the finished sound. Shoegaze and dream pop has been used to describe the music, but I think you can hear the influence of Trip Hop and Rock in equal measures.
Thanks for sharing that, Nak. It sounds like your music is a blend of various genres, with a strong influence from the indie scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. How did you become interested in making music, and what motivates you to continue creating?
Making music has always been a passion. You could say trying to scratch my Grandads country and western records on an old gramophone was where it started but I’d always be playing with keyboards as a kid trying to teach myself how to play. Being the singer in a college band was my first real lesson in making music and introduced me to structures and concepts of writing. That process is incredibly satisfying. Once you’re introduced to that it’s not something you can leave alone for too long.
It sounds like you have a deep-rooted passion for music and have been interested in it for a long time. What was it like working on your album and EP? Can you tell me more about the creative process behind those projects and what they meant to you personally?
Making “Made It” and “say OK” was as much about documenting the process as it was about the finished product. One thing I have had to get used to is that my songwriting and recording technique is almost biological. The songs themselves organically take shape almost on their own. In most circumstances, the initial idea for a song has little bearing on the finished result. I would say that every song created on both of these releases gave me a little more knowledge, grounded me in my style and made me hungrier for the next song to be written.
It sounds like your songwriting and recording process is very organic, and each project has helped you develop your style and approach to music-making. What can fans expect from your upcoming material, and is there a particular message or theme you’re trying to convey through your music?
I’m undecided about how many more songs I’d like to write before releasing the new work that’s currently in progress. Three songs have been written so far. I have taken a much looser approach to these tracks. Previously I had given myself parameters to stick to but I see these now as barriers. This music is much more from the heart and reflects personal experiences and views. I hope there will be people out there who relate to the music and can make it their own.
It sounds like your upcoming material is more personal and reflective and that you’re taking a more open approach to your songwriting. Do you have any upcoming performances or releases you’d like to promote? Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers about your music or career as an artist?
I am still unsure how one man who plays all instruments, sings and produces their music could play anything live. Backing tracks are always an idea, but I’m open to suggestions. I remain active on Social Media and the new Stringfisher music will make its way to all major streaming services along with that which has already been released. I think my focus is to continue writing and seeking out new creative ways to integrate new technology into the Stringfisher process.
