Q. Who are some of your favourite artists?
A. If you look at the film score scene you’ve got Henry Jackman, he’s fantastic, and Michael Giacchino, who does a lot of the Pixar films and some other incredible scores.
Over to the production side, John Mayer is one of the biggest artists I’ve been binging, and Vulfpeck.
I grew up on rock, so I like a little bit of everything. I think I have one of the most eclectic music tastes I’ve ever really seen!
Q. What would your fantasy mic be?
A. The one thing that I’ve always wanted is a drum mic that doesn’t interfere with the kit. The bigger mics sound so good, but as a drummer you’re sat there thinking “there’s a mic there, I don’t want to hit the edge of the mic!” I’ve tried every miking technique, it bugs me so much. I know you get inner shell microphones and stuff, but they suck, and sometimes you have to drill sides. So I think the dream microphone would be one that captures drums the best without being in the way.
Q. What are the 4 words you’d chose to describe Aston, or your experience with the brand?
A.
"They're the tits, man!"
Q. If you weren't working in music what would you be doing?
A. When I was younger, I was always big on science. I wanted to be a marine biologist before I realised I enjoyed music far too much to not give it a try. So, marine biologist, music, or nothing.
Q. What is the first song that made you cry?
A. The end scene from The Perfect Storm soundtrack