Electronic dance music artist John Gibbons Has released his new single, All I Need featuring emerging Chicago-artist Treetalk. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
Recently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Ireland, his previous hits include Would I Lie to You and P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing), with his most recent hit Edge of Seventeen featuring rising Irish star Lyra.
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Speaking about his new track, Gibbons says "All I Need is a reflection on the struggle between holding on and letting go. It's about how ultimately, it’s up to us to take responsibility for our own happiness, even when things seem to be outside our control.
"The entire process was cathartic for me and working with Treetalk was an absolute privilege. He’s a unique talent and brings a depth and tone to the song that brought me to a place of wonder and intrigue the moment I first heard him sing it, and still does!"
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Freddie Mercury is my musical idol. To me he was the consummate performer, a giant ball of on-stage energy, abandon and sheer showmanship with a voice to match. What a star! I’ve a huge interest in the law and have studied it extensively for years. It fascinates me how the law is used by a parasitic section of the professional 'elite’ to coerce the general populace into doing things that go entirely against our natural instincts, when in fact it can be used to protect us from a wide range of social ills and financial malignancies. I don’t watch TV.
How would you describe your music?
I would describe my music as fun, energetic and powerful. ‘Fun’ because I feel having fun is at the very essence of our existence on this plane. Having fun allows us to use or imaginations, create, and tap into higher levels of consciousness. ‘Energetic’ because energy is the binding force of the universe, the building block upon which our very existence lies, and like music, connects us all. Finally, ‘powerful’ because only when we realise the depth of our own power and begin to utilise it in a positive way can we truly reach our potential.
Who are your musical inspirations?
I grew up listening to the music my parents exposed me to and accordingly have retained a huge love for acts such as Dire Straits, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, and Elton John among many others. As I began to listen to music a bit more independently I started gravitating towards a lot of hip-hop and then had my eureka moment when I first heard Snap’s Rhythm Is A Dancer. This single song opened me up to dance music for the first time and I began to devour everything from Prodigy and Leftfield albums to DJ sets from Carl Cox and Tony de Vit along with everything in between. More recently and in the studio I’ve been hugely influenced by producers such as Calvin Harris, Skrillex, Eric Prydz and even Max Martin for a wide variety of reasons.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
The Prodigy in The Point Depot, Dublin.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Tony de Vit - Global Underground live from Liquid Rooms, Tokyo.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Eli Brown - Be The One.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"There is a crack, a crack in everything (there is a crack in everything). That's how the light gets in." Anthem by Leonard Cohen.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing. My favourite dance tune of all time is Three Drives’ classic Greece 2000.
Where can people find your music/more information?
From my website and across all social media @iamjohngibbons.
