Northern Irish singer Paul Archer has released the music video for his song No Fear from his debut solo album, Art. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
Paul's musical journey stretches back to Belfast’s vibrant mid-1990s scene with his band Disraeli Gears, followed by The Ghears and a run of albums with Burning Codes between 2008 and 2018.
Recorded at Nave Studios in Leeds with producer Andy Hawkins, Horslips musician Jim Lockhart plays flute on No Fear.
"No Fear is about the transforming power and potential of changing our heart, spirit, soul, psychological, and mind focus away from the deficits and potential paralysis of fear and anxiety towards a greater love," Paul says.
"A love which underpins the entire universe or multiverse on both a macroscopic and quantum level. This love is all-pervasive and grows exponentially."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I am also an abstract expressionist visual artist.
I have worked for many years supporting people with mental health issues and childhood trauma.
I am a follower of The Logos.
How would you describe your music?
Cosmic soul.
Who are your musical inspirations?
The Velvet Underground, gospel and 60’s Soul/Motown, MBV, Sonic Youth, early Verve, NEU!
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Pixies - Ulster Hall, Belfast.
What was the first record you ever bought?
First single was Heart Of Glass by Blondie.
What’s your favourite song right now?
What Goes On by The Velvet Underground.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I’ve seen this happen in other people’s lives and now it’s happening in mine" - That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore by The Smiths.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
What Goes On by The Velvet Underground.
Where can people find your music/more information?
My website.
Alan Corr
