Kilkenny singer Annika Kilkenny has released her new single The Middle on Tinpot Records. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
Annika's spent the last year working on her debut project at home in Ireland and in London with producer Nathan Cox (Orla Gartland, Sammy Copley).
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Speaking about Look Mom I Made It, she says, "I wrote it as a way of leaving what's passed behind me whilst also being content with that. It’s a tribute to the moments that are more difficult than others and a farewell to the tunnel vision experienced during these times.
"It was really important to me to include my mum in the artwork because she really is my rock and always has been since I was little (love you too dad).
"This song is for her and every mum that loves largely. Look Mom I Made It is a deep breath after chaos - and I hope it acts the same for its listener."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I’m a Kilkenny born and raised singer-songwriter. I started off playing classical piano but found my way to the acoustic guitar and haven’t put it down since. I’m currently studying music in the University of Galway and I’m loving every aspect of it.
How would you describe your music?
A mix of indie and folk I would say. With sprinkles of inspiration from both the jazz and classical genre. Warm and cosy sonic fusion.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Emily Bear, Mika, Michael Bublé, Laufey, Mac DeMarco, Alexis Ffrench, Eugene Goh, McFly.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
If I were to answer this in complete honesty it would be The X-Factor Live Tour. I was very little; it was the year Little Mix had won and I went just for them. But my first 'proper’ concert was Michael Bublé when I was 14.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Give Me A Minute by Lizzy McAlpine. I bought it in 2020, a year before I began writing songs, and it acted as a huge inspiration for my earlier songs.
What’s your favourite song right now?
The Way You’d Love Her by Mac DeMarco.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I am unfinished, I’ve got so much left to learn" from Grow As We Go by Ben Platt.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
All About You by McFly.
Where can people find your music/more information?
You can find all my socials through the link in my Instagram bio! I’m on Spotify as Annika Kilkenny and on Instagram as annikakilkennymusic :)
Alan Corr
