Photo credit: Thandiwe Zivengwa
Spielmann’s ‘Just Like Everybody Else’, taken from the singer-songwriter’s forthcoming debut EP ‘Fifteen Minutes with Spielmann’ (out on 31 May), is described as ‘an anthem for the modern person who wants to have it all, but is probably realising something has to give’.
Over a sea of synths and emotional vocals, the self-proclaimed ‘Harry Styles for 6 Music Dads’ ponders and pontificates on how hard it is to remain creative in a world that seems intent on destroying and forgetting the power of art. From publishing his own story to dealing with anxiety and ‘writing letters to my MP that I know he won’t read anyway’, he tries to find an outlet for all his ideas – even if no one is paying attention (but you really should!): ‘It’s a lot to find a job that pays the bills and find a side-hustle that still fulfils you…’
Tour dates
17.05 – Brighton, The Great Escape Festival
18.05 – Brighton, The Great Escape Festival
18.05 – Sheffield, Get Together Festival
25.05 – Newcastle, A Stones Throw
28.06 – Lincoln Castle – with Kaiser Chiefs
29.06 – Llangolen – with Kaiser Chiefs
30.06 – Southampton – with Kaiser Chiefs
24.08 – Birkenhead, Future Now
30.08 – Lindisfarne Festival
20.09 – Leeds, Hyde Park Book Club – with full band
22.09 – Bristol, The Lanes – with full band
23.09 – London The Grace – with full band
