Riz Riley Perspective on Valentine

We are excited to share Riz Riley's new track "Valentine"! Our goal at SongBlog is to highlight outstanding new music and give you a peek at the artist’s world behind the music. In this blog we get a chance to sit down with Riz Riley to learn all about the inspiration, concepts, and creative energy that it took to create and produce "Valentine". We hope you enjoy and please feel free to ask Riz Riley anything!

Who are you and what do you do?

Answer:

I'm Riz Riley an indie artist from the UK

How does your background play into this song?

Answer:

If you've ever experienced heartbreak, you'll know ;-)

What is your earliest memory of listening to music?

Answer:

Listening to my Dads records, anything from Frank Sinatra to Jose Feliciano

At what moment in your life did you decide to become an artist / performer?

Answer:

When i was early 20's i started writing songs and taking things more seriously

What genres does this release play into?

Answer:

Indie Folk, Alternative, Singer Songwriter

How has your sound and style evolved in the last 3 years?

Answer:

Its a little more experimental, always striving for something a little unique

What themes do you explore throughout your music?

Answer:

Love mainly, dont we all ;-) some self reflection and development.

If you could go on tour with any artist, who would it be and why?

Answer:

Grizzly Bear, amazing musicians and amazing songs. I would probably be too embarrased to play in fron of them

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