Liam Dutch
... is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who creates authentic, often heartfelt and definitely catchy, indie-pop songs. Influenced by the classic songwriters of previous generations - such as Kurt Cobain and Ian Curtis - Liam Dutch’s sound is immediate, endearing and likened to Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys at his most poignant.
After achieving success in the London-based band Dead Natives (who had tracks featured on both Soccer AM and BBC Radio as well as playing live shows with The Sherlocks), Dutch now resides in China where he writes, records and performs his solo material.
Settle down
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...It originally came from a conversation I overheard in a pub...", lässt uns der Künstler.
Liam Dutch, der Name des Artists, sein Song, welcher mit Heute erscheint, nennt sich "
Settle Down". Der Inhalt besagter Geschichte "
...let’s get married buy a house...", welche er geschickt
mit einem Augenzwinkern versieht.
Diese Story bereitet er im ewig attraktiven Genre des Brit Pop auf, stattet dieses mit allen Raffinessen und Schikanen aus und beschert uns einen sensationellen Genrebanger, welcher mit Sicherheit auf alle BritPop-Playlists gehört.
"Settle down" schafft es einerseits die Nostalgie in Form des Gitarrensounds zu beschwören und andererseits, natürlich durch die Vocals, an die ganz große Zeit des Genres zu erinnern.
"Settle down" by Liam Dutch, the sound of bittersweet memories, which are lost somewhere in reality. Im Anschluss gibt's, wie meist, einen kurzen Q&A Part wo man ein wenig mehr über Liam erfahren kann.
Q&A
Liam Dutch is...?
... a British-born multi-instrumentalist and songwriter currently living in China.
Who inspired you to make music in general?
I’m influenced by a lot of different music, but definitely bands like Arctic Monkeys, Joy Division, The Verve, and The Clash had a profound effect on me.
"Settle down" sounds amazing, what or who was your inspiration?
Thank you! Well, it started with overhearing a conversation in the pub. I think someone said ‘let’s get married buy a house’ kind of sarcastically, that line stuck with me and it grew from there. Once I had that line it sort of expanded from that.
As a singer/songwriter, what's in your opinion the hardest part concerning "songwriting"?
It comes quite naturally to me, and I obviously love it. Sometimes it can be a bit frustrating, like almost finishing a puzzle but there’s a missing piece…. Then months later you find it down the back of the sofa during a spring clean.
What can we expect from your forthcoming EP?
Big riffs, catchy hooks, and a lot of noise.
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
Alex Turner all day. Also, Mick Jones from The Clash.
At this moment what would be your "All time Top 3 Songs"?
Right at this very second in time, it would probably be
1. Joy Division – She’s Lost Control
2. The Verve – On Your Own
3. Arctic Monkeys – Dance Little Liar
What’s next for you?
Well, the EP is pretty much finished. I’ve got some recording sessions booked for next month and then it’s moving cities and playing full band shows.
