INTERVIEW | RORY WYNNE

Since putting out the incredible 'Post-Party Confusion' in 2014, sixteen-year-old Stockport sensation Rory Wynne has been making waves with a range of releases, huge support slots and a raw talent. In answer to my questions, he told NRMB about songwriting, playing The Albert Hall and the music industry being "like a selection box of biscuits"...

Dominic Penna: Firstly, when did you realise you wanted to get into music?

RW: I don't think there was really a defining moment; it was just a gradual progression that began with simply enjoying listening to music then wanting to learn how to play and make music until finally I wanted it music to become my life.

DP: Does your songwriting process tend to work in a particular way?

RW: It depends, I usually either have one or two lines of lyrics on a slice of paper somewhere and then a riff or something will fit them perfectly; for example the line 'I don't trust people who have more friends than enemies' in 'Why Don't You?' I had that in a notepad next to my bed for weeks and it fitted the song perfectly so I slotted it in. Otherwise I'll write a whole song, lyrically, usually based on a recent event and then fit music around them.

DP: Your songs already range from the rocking 'Post-Party Confusion' to the more contemplative but equally brilliant 'I Know She Knows' - do you consciously aim for a range of styles and moods in your music?

RW: Not really; but those songs were written a year apart so I guess maybe I was into more acoustic music at the time of writing 'I Know She Knows' and then different styles were interesting me for 'Post Party Confusion'. It's a bit easy to write all your songs with the same style and mood I think, it's nice to shake things up from time to time.

DP: You've already supported Blossoms, Ratboy and The Coral - what has been your favourite gig or support slot so far?

RW: I have indeed and it's tough to choose between them; but supporting The Coral at The Albert Hall was special and probably just my favourite, it was the biggest one too; and I enjoy the pressure that comes with bigger venues.

DP: How would you say you feel about the current state of the music industry?

RW: I think, like a selection box of biscuits, there are things about it I love, things I don't love so much and things I wish were the old way but I don't think I will be the one to change the way the whole music industry works so I'll just keep my head down for now, the time spent complaining could be spent doing more productive things.

DP: When can we next expect live dates or more new music from you?

RW: New music is on the way and will probably arrive after the summer is over. Live dates, I have a couple dotted over the next few months and I hope to have a run of dates around when the new stuff comes out, so there will be plenty of opportunity to catch me live for the Rory Wynne experience.

DP: Finally, what are your hopes for the next few years?

RW: Take over the world.