Irish singer-songwriter Dave Lofts has released his new single, Drunk. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
Dave served in the Irish Defence Forces before becoming a musician and is now signed to B-Unique Music, home to Kingfishr, Charli XCX, Clean Bandit, David Guetta, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, The Kaiser Chiefs, James Bay, and Primal Scream.
Speaking about Drunk, the singer, who has toured with Wolf Alice and supported The Wolfe Tones, says, "It's about a time in my life when alcoholism was at its full effect - loving somebody so much but having bad habits too.
"The partner putting up with the man’s bad habit is only affecting her, hence the line 'what’s gonna kill me is gonna kill you.’ It’s a nod to the reality of alcohol abuse, to wanting help, and to accepting the problem."
Dave plays 21 November - Galway, Róisín Dubh and 13 December - Ambassador Theatre, Dublin. Tickets are available here.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I’m from Wicklow originally but live in Waterford city.
I was in the army.
I was also a chef.
How would you describe your music?
I'm a singer songwriter that writes honestly from the heart.
Who are your musical inspirations?
That would have to be Shane MacGowan and Gregory Alan Isakov, who I recently saw at the Olympia in Dublin.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Ocean Colour Scene. Amazing.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Get Rich Or Die Trying – 50 Cent.
What is your favourite song right now?
The Fall by Gregory Alan isokov.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I threw stones at the stars but the whole sky fell" - Gregory Alan isokov.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A Rainy Night in Soho by The Pogues.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Facebook, Instagram.
Alan Corr
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