Gavin Mac sat down with Silver Tiger Media to talk all things ‘Sideswiped’, his new single. Read on below to hear his thoughts and catch him live at the following shows.
GAVIN MAC – UPCOMING SHOWS:
SAT 15 JUNE | THE WESLEY ANNE, NORTHCOTE, VIC | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au
SAT 22 JUNE | ROBIN HOOD HOTEL, WAVERLEY, NSW | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au
SAT 20 JULY | POST OFFICE HOTEL, TAMWORTH, NSW
Free Event, onstage at 4:30pm
Tell us about your new single Sideswiped?
‘Sideswiped’ is a fictional story about those days (we all have) when literally everything goes wrong! I first penned the song as a young bloke, then circled back many years later, and lathered in a whole lot more drama. I love story telling so it was a fun one to write.
What’s the creative process like for you?
Like most writers. It’s far from linear. Ideas can come from anywhere, at any time, fully formed or as fragments that have to be crafted. I love the quick songs, but I also love crafting things over time, I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way.
If you could change something about the music industry what would change?
The low commercial value the industry and streaming platforms has placed on artists and artistry is awful, and unsustainable for most. If I could change something it would be to restore the real value of a great song, well played.
What do you think life would be like for you if you didn’t have music/visual art as an outlet?
Grey, one dimensional, frustrating, dull!
Is there anyone you would like to collaborate with?
I like Andrew Swift, I think he’s doing great work and would love to collaborate with him some day, my dream collab would be Chris Stapelton, for his effortless and timeless melodies and lyrics
What’s your advice to young people who want to make a career for themselves in the industry ?
Be determined, never let others deter you and work harder than everyone else.
What’s your favourite song to perform?
Sideswiped! Feels like it gets everyone up.
Got any secret hobbies that we might be surprised by?
I collect hats, and I have a fetish for speakers.
