On this EQ Music interview with rising Irish artist Owen Rua, we speak about his journey from small Irish to the fast-paced streets of London, his soulful but infectious model of pop, and the heartfelt storytelling that runs by means of his music. He opens up about his newest single “The Easy Issues”, the enjoyment of connecting with audiences, and what followers can anticipate from his upcoming birthday efficiency at The Camden Membership. With honesty, humour, and simple charisma, Owen proves he’s a pop artist with each coronary heart and hook.
Inform us just a little bit about your self. The place are you from? The place are you dwelling? What sort of music do you make?
I’m Owen Rua, a singer-songwriter from Tralee, a small city in Co. Kerry, Eire. I just lately moved to London, which has been a little bit of a tradition shock, going from a spot the place you realize everybody on the road to a metropolis the place you will get misplaced simply making an attempt to alter Tube traces. My music is pop with a soulful, emotional edge. I write loads about my very own ups and downs, self-discovery, and connection, and I at all times attempt to hold it sincere and heartfelt, but additionally melodic and enjoyable to sing alongside to.
We’re very excited to be that includes you on our New Music Showcase on twenty fourth October at The Camden Membership in London, inform us just a little bit about what you’ll convey to us on the stage.
I’m so excited for this present, particularly because it falls on my birthday, which makes it really feel further particular. I’ll be enjoying a set of authentic songs, together with a brand-new single that’s coming very quickly. My reveals often mix catchy pop hooks with emotional moments, and I like to speak and share tales between songs, so no two units are ever fairly the identical. Count on vitality, honesty, and possibly just a little little bit of birthday chaos.
We love your newest launch “The Easy Issues” – inform us just a little bit about this music.
“The Easy Issues” is about slowing down and appreciating the on a regular basis moments we regularly overlook. I wrote it at a time once I was feeling overwhelmed, and it grew to become a reminder for me to reconnect with small however significant issues comparable to espresso with a buddy, amusing, a sundown. Performing it reside has been actually particular: at a number of reveals, audiences have sung the refrain again to me and reacted to the lyrics in ways in which jogged my memory why I wrote it within the first place. It’s a music about grounding your self, and it’s been superb to see how individuals join with it.
Owen Rua and Steve Denyer at Virgin Radio Satisfaction in London
In terms of music influences, who’re your best heroes within the pop music area each legacy and new?
I’ve at all times been drawn to large vocalists and storytellers, artists like Mariah Carey, Barbra Streisand, and Celine Dion have been enormous inspirations. Extra just lately, I’ve been impressed by artists like Troye Sivan and Charli XCX, who’re pushing pop in contemporary instructions. My style could be very various although! Sooner or later it’s opera, the following it’s dance or rock. I believe that selection seeps into my very own music and retains it evolving.
What was the final live performance or gig you went to?
The final large live performance I went to was Sabrina Carpenter in Hyde Park, and he or she was unbelievable. I half joked with my pals afterwards that I’m principally doing the price range model of that present at Camden Membership however truthfully, I really like the intimacy of smaller venues. Since shifting to London, I’ve been to a great deal of open mics and pals’ gigs, and there’s one thing actually inspiring about that closeness between the artist and the viewers.
Any parting phrases for our EQ Music Weblog readers?
Thanks a lot for supporting new music! It actually means the world to unbiased artists like me. Preserve a watch out for my subsequent single coming very quickly, and in case you catch me reside, you possibly can anticipate heartfelt songs, just a few tales, and perhaps just a little unplanned chaos alongside the best way.
Don’t miss out on discovering Owen Rua for your self. You possibly can catch him reside on Friday evening, twenty fourth October at The Camden Membership for our New Music Showcase, alongside a number of the finest and brightest new pop expertise we’ve curated for you – it’s EQ authorized!
Observe Owen on social media at @owenruamusic to remain tuned for what’s subsequent.
