Tipperary indie pop artist Andrew Smyth aka smythy has released Figure It Out, the second single from his debut EP Where You're From, which is out this October.. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
Speaking about the new track, he says, "Figure It Out is a sort of anthem for people in their mid to late twenties who are only now realising that their life is theirs to live. It's about getting older and the anxieties that come with having to decide what kind of person you’re going to be.
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"Sometimes it can feel like there’s a perfect way to live one's life and that can be daunting and lead to decision paralysis which is something I’ve struggled with a lot in my life.
"This track is probably one of my favourites and has helped me understand what direction I want my life to go in."
Tell us three things about yourself...
I have ADHD. I learned the flags of every country once and have now forgotten them all. I’m a very good whistler.
How would you describe your music?
I would describe my music as alternative indie pop. I like writing catchy fun tunes about sad scary things. Sometimes there’s synths.
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Who are your musical inspirations?
My musical inspirations include Indie/alternative artists such as Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, Mac Demarco and Alvvays as well as some 80s stuff my Ma and Da listened to like The Smiths, Abba, and The Cure.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Take That in Croke Park. A truly life changing experience.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Thank You by Canterbury.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Right now, my favourite tune is Shelter by Alice Phoebe Lou.
Favourite lyric of all time?
All of my favourite lyrics come from Alex Turner but if I had to pick one it would be "Topless models doing semaphore, wave their flags as she walks by and gets ignored" from the song Reckless Serenade.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
What Once Was by Her’s. I just love that guitar riff so much.
Where can people find your music/ more information?
Instagram @smythymusic or smythy on Spotify.
