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h t i w h c u o C e Stuart Newman On th Up and coming artist Stuart Newman chats to our own Pippa Moyle about ambitions, influences and fancy lights. It took me by surprise when I found out that Stuart Newman was only a recording artist. Writing music that crosses between ‘Radiohead’ and ‘Antony and the Johnsons‘, he locks himself in his studio and sends his work to the audiences ears rather than their eyes. “We live in an era where every one seems to be getting up on a stage and demanding attention – I’d rather justify the attention and be deserving of any attention.” This Brighton-based DIY artist wants to remain at the heart of all great music - the composition phase. When you think about it, it’s a breath of fresh air to hear an artist say “the writing process may be different if I were thinking about having to perform a certain song.” Don’t get me wrong, the adrenalin you get from a live show can be mind blowing but sometimes it’s nice to hear music on its own, without the sweat and the screaming and the fancy lights. “[I write about] the human condition - where we fit into that, what it’s like to go through the world in the modern day.” “My ambitions are sky high, but to reach that you have to focus on building the step in front of you.” Stuart’s been pursuing music for three years. “I’m an avid listener of music, so it all sort of fell into place when I got curious with technology and playing with sound.” Influenced by some of the greatest songwriters (The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Radiohead, Nirvana), his drive lies within techonology. “I like to reach
people through their headphones.” Over the past 18 months, he’s released a debut album ‘Single but Defective’ and a studio demo ‘(We‘re living in) Another Dimension’. Spreading the word about music is hard when you’re not performing live and shoving it in peoples faces, but it’s fairly safe to say that he’s doing a good job, he’s been featured in a variety of webzines and local magazines, which is harder than you think for unsigned bands these days. Stuart focuses on his lyrically driven, mellowrock music and waits for fans to form. Speaking with Stuart reminded me of why I’m writing this, why you’re reading this and why so many musicians struggle - it’s all about the music. “I was inspired to make something different and to offer the sort of artistry I value in others - so I try to live up to that idea.”