Belfast-based alternative artist Jonathan Baxter has released his debut single, SwanS. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
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Originally from Castlederg in West Tyrone, Jonathan is launching his solo career after years playing in bands and he says SwanS was inspired by the sculpture Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I'm a teacher (I teach English as a second language). I was 18 years old before I had any interest in playing the guitar. When I was seven years old, I wrote and put a message in a bottle, threw it into the sea at the North coast (Benone beach) months later I got a reply from a female nurse who found it in Liverpool. The reply letter was so cool! This is my first a vivid memory of having an affinity for words. (I’ve still the letter) #messageinabottle.
How would you describe your music?
Singer-songwriter rock 'n’ roll.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller, The War on Drugs, Oasis, U2, RHCP.
What was the first gig you ever attended?
Oasis - Odessey Arena, Belfast in 2002.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Californication by the RHCP.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Roman Holiday by Fontaines D.C.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"Oh, Life, it’s bigger, It’s bigger than you and you are not me" Losing My Religion by R.E.M.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Don’t Forget Me by The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and my website.
Alan Corr
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