Your debut EP ‘Stories From The Dungeon’ and the new single “Napalm Skies” showcase your evolution as an artist. How do you feel your music has grown and changed over time?
It’s definitely gotten bolder and more complex. It’s really important that I’m always growing as an artist, taking risks, and finding new ways to innovate with sound and lyrics. I don’t want my audience to be able to predict what the next release will sound like. Themes and feelings may stay the same, but where’s the fun in making the same kind of song over and over again?
“Napalm Skies” reflects a significant evolution in your musical journey. What do you hope listeners take away from this song, and how does it represent your current artistic vision?
Hopefully Napalm Skies is a song they can return to again and again if they need a boost of confidence or a 3 minute safe-space. At its most basic level, it’s about believing troubles won’t last forever. I think that’s my current artistic vision, making stuff that brings people encouragement. Life has the potential to be so difficult, and music has always helped me feel better. I want to give that same experience to others.
Being an emerging artist from Boston, how has the local music scene influenced your work, and what role does the city play in your artistic development?
I grew up listening to Boston-based artists like Passion Pit, Magic Man, Pixies, and others, so those electronic/indie-pop/alt-rock sounds have always been something I’ve wanted to mix into my music. There’s also a ton of cafes and bars with great local singer-songwriters, which has always influenced me to turn poetry into song. The city loves music, all kinds of it, and there’s no shortage of inspiration here. We have Berklee too, which means musicians from everywhere in the world are in Boston. I have access to ideas from all over the world. What else could I ask for in a city?
Looking back at your journey since your debut, what have been some pivotal moments or milestones that have significantly impacted your career?
The first Soldier show, definitely. It sold out in three days, something I didn’t know would happen. To see people go out of their way for the music, singing along, cheering, and clapping was something I’ll never ever forget for the rest of my life. Now that I know what kind of support The Soldier has, I have so much encouragement to take my time and make the next live show as special as it can be.
What can fans expect from you in the near future? Are there any upcoming projects, collaborations, or live performances that you’re particularly excited about?
I’ve been writing an album since 2022. There are a lot more eyes on The Soldier than there were back then, which has made me really step back and evaluate how I want to approach it. I’ve written so many songs for the album, you don’t even want to know how many, but I’m building up my artistry to a point where I feel the utmost confidence to release an album that I’ll be totally proud of for the rest of my life. I’m taking my time on it because it deserves it, but I’ll be releasing some more singles so fans have something to listen to while I finish it.
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Website: https://www.the-soldier.com/
