Donegal pop singer Conor Maley has released his new single, Praying For Change. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
Conor, who is now based in Belfast to pursue his music career, says his influences include Kodaline, Ed Sheeran, and The Fray.
Praying For Change was inspired by the homelessness in the world paired with the struggle of everyday people.
"When writing it, I thought of all the people in the world that live without the necessary things we need in life," he says.
"I have a go at God and other higher powers in the song but feel like anyone can have their own interpretation of what it is I'm talking about."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I was once an Irish dancer. I can’t bend my right big toe because I’ve broken it so many times. I like Guinness just as much (if not more) than my girlfriend.
How would you describe your music?
Like a silky-smooth breeze nesting in the grooves of your ears.
Who are your musical inspirations?
At the moment I take a lot from the likes of Chris Stapleton, and I like Combs, but the foundation comes from the likes of Foy Vance, The Fry and Ed Sheeran.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
It was actually T-Vital in 2016 I think. The Killers and Eminem played.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Stop The Clocks by Oasis.
What’s your favourite song right now?
A cover of the song Jersey Giant by Tyler Chillers.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Definitely, "I will make my way across the fields of cotton, And wade through muddy waters one last time, And in my dreams I come out clean, When I reach the other side, Waste away the sunsets, Where rainbows never die." The Steeldrivers.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Praying For Change by Conor Maley lol.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and whatever other musical outlet you can think of.
