I decided to do interview the artist in real life for my double page spread. The artist's name is Lindsey Simpson and his music is alternative and based on comedy. He plays the guitar and sings. He is from Wyke College and 17 years old. I based the interview questions on other music magazines I have studied.
The Interview:
Back to the beginning: When did you first start learning and taking an interest in music? Early on or recently?
I started playing the guitar when I was 9, I was self taught for about 2 years which was surprisingly easy for me. I began singing in high school-about year 7. I began by singing nonsense-which I still sing to this day.
Your songs are random, sometimes a little crazy, but definitely unique. Are they based on anything? Or are they written as randomly as they sound?
Some are written randomly but the majority are based on events that happen to me in my interesting, mental life.
Do you have any particular artists that inspire you? If so then why?
Yes I love Bill Bailey and Bob Dylan. I don’t know why they inspire me I just have a lot of respect for them and I enjoy their music.
It must be a bit overwhelming that your album has already reached the UK top 10. How are you handling all the attention?
Very well I think. It is overwhelming and yes I am getting a lot of attention but isn’t this all part of the job? I kind of like the attention at the minute as it gives me a lot of confidence that people are into my music. The only downside is that I am very busy: doing interviews, making public appearances, doing photoshoots, signing autographs…I haven’t had time to rest!
It is rumoured you’ve had a lot of attention from female fans…
[Laughs] Yes it is fair to say that! Its been crazy! I’ve had hundreds of girls throwing themselves at me which is strange to me as at school I wasn’t a guy who many girls would like. They all seemed to go for the, how can I put it? A***holes? Players? Oh well, anyway, I wouldn’t go for any girl right now no matter how good-looking they are as I am in a happy relationship and very much in love with my beautiful girlfriend.
Ah, so is your song ‘I fell in love with a Wh***’ based on her?
No, it was written about a girl I was good friends with at my college. She was very nice, very good-looking but kept getting hurt and let down by guys-because she kept going for the wrong ones. She wasn’t really a wh*** though, although some people saw her as one. Me included before I knew her properly but I got to know her quite well. Very well in fact. At one point we were, ahem, very close but obviously I have a girlfriend so nothing came of it.
I bet your girlfriend wasn’t too happy about that!
Oh, no. believe me she wasn’t. Neither was the other girl. I can’t believe I nearly ruined a year of love for a fling but I learnt my lesson and I would never do anything like that again. I gained a good friend out of it and me and my girlfriend are now closer then ever but I would never put my relationship at stake again.
Ah, well…Some people have compared you to Bob Dylan. Would you agree you’re your music is similar?
Yes I would to an extent. It isn’t entirely similar though- we are both unique. He wrote random stuff, so do I but we both have our own signature styles.
Do you find it slightly intimidating to be compared to such a legend?
In a way I do but I do see it that I am been compared to someone who is a legend so I must be good! I must have something about me for people to compare me to him!
What are your favourite tracks from your album and why?
God what a hard question. I love them all as they all mean something to me in their own unique way but I guess my favourite track has to be ‘Knagh’. I love the guitar riff and I find it very amusing. The amusing thing is that I am actually been serious.
Are you seriously planning to call your first child ‘Knagh’?
Oh yes, definitely! If my wife/girlfriend will let me but I am sure that I’ll be able to work my way around her. Knagh is the most unusual name; No-one else in the world will be called this! It is unique, random and slightly crazy-a bit like me…
Aren’t you worried they’ll get picked on?
Not really ‘cause who would want to pick on such a cool person’s kid? [Laughs] I’d make sure they were the coolest kid around so no-one would want to pick on them.
Well I suppose that’s true. You’d be a cool dad. Are you planning to get back in the studio anytime soon?
I hope to, yes, when I have the time. I love studio time as I find it is my creative outlet. It’s a chance for me to create my works of art , to have a good time and to have a good jam.
Where do you prefer to write your songs? And why?
I always write my songs on my bedroom as I have time and peace there. I find it very therapeutic writing songs. In my own room I can relax and be myself without been disturbed. I can think. And thinking creates good songs.
So, can we expect to hear more of you?
Yes almost definitely!
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