We learn all about May The Muse who takes on today’s A-Z challenge!
A song that made you want to make music?
Zombie – The Cranberries.
Best rider you have had?
Truffle fondue in Montreux!
Craziest moment as an artist?
Randomly recording an acoustic cover of Moderat’s Bad Kingdom (A DowntempoElectronica song) and it now being the most popular one used in movies and Netflix series.
Deepest lyric one of your songs features?
I’m not much of a talker either baby that’s for sure, you watch TV while I’m crying on the bathroom floor. Talk to water every day since I can’t talk to you, we are hopeless baby I need so much more from you.
Easiest song you wrote?
Wasted.
Favourite song in your set?
Roses, with live strings.
Guest you’d most like to feature on your record?
Fink.
Hardest thing about being a solo artist?
Being alone with highs and lows.
Interesting fact about you?
I was born in the army barracks in Bad Nauheim. That’s where Elvis was stationed.
Joke you like to tell?
I sometimes tell people about how I found out that my ex wore a toupee and it really makes them laugh.
Key to writing a song?
Don’t overthink.
Longest distance you’ve travelled to play a show?
10 hours in a shitty van.
Most inspiring musician you’ve experienced?
Glenn Hughes. What a voice!
New band/artist you’d recommend
Bad Nerves.
Opening for this band/artist would be ideal?
Fever Ray, Chelsea Wolfe, Aurora, BANKS.
Place you’d most like to tour?
The world.
Quote that you’d like to pass on to our readers?
These go to eleven.
Reason for the title of your forthcoming release?
I think it’s funny.
See me live at?
Not sure at the moment but I want you to know that under the right (financial) circumstances I will perform at your wedding/divorce!
The old days of music were better than the current, do you agree?
In terms of money, yes. In terms of music, most definitely. In terms of control, probably not.
Unusual merchandise?
Like a 90s aerobic video where I teach you my moves to each song? Good idea!
Variations you’d like to do on one of your songs?
I’d like to release an acoustic album, dress as a nun and play in churches and philharmonics.
What do your fans mean to you?
I love them. Obviously they’re the greatest people in the world, duh!
X-rays or any treatments needed for performance-related injuries?
No but I once played a show a day after getting my wisdom tooth removed. Hardcore, I know!
You’re late for a show, whose fault is it?
Not mine, I’m half German!
Zoo animal that best describes the personality of you
A Black Panther.