Everette’s Brent Rupart on Embracing Change, Solo Beginnings, and Heading to the UK
The Nashville singer-songwriter opens up about stepping out as a solo artist, trading bar scenes for family life, and bringing his first headline tour across the pond.
Everette - photo Emily Riggle
Words: David Weddle
Artist: Brent Rupart - Everette
Artist: Brent Rupart - Everette
"Mainly the song is acceptance of change and tipping my hat at the past, while accepting this new chapter... I'm running around swing sets instead of running around from bar to bar. Once I decided it was OK to let go and accept this, it became so much more beautiful." - Brent Rupard
It is an exciting time for Everette, and the driving force behind the project Nashville singer Songwriter Brent Rupard sat down with us to discuss everything from the brand new single 'Settling Down', and Everette's very first solo headline tour if the UK.
The single had just been released a few hours before our interview so it was the perfect time to capture the moment and the emotions of that key moment in Everette's story. If you love country music or just love great music, check out the new single for yourself at weareeverette.com , if you are lucky you might still be able to grab a ticket to one of the live shows.
You can read our interview below or watch the video.
The single had just been released a few hours before our interview so it was the perfect time to capture the moment and the emotions of that key moment in Everette's story. If you love country music or just love great music, check out the new single for yourself at weareeverette.com , if you are lucky you might still be able to grab a ticket to one of the live shows.
You can read our interview below or watch the video.
DAVID: I thought it'd be good to find out how you're feeling with the release of your brand new single, which dropped literally a few hours ago. How have you found day so far in terms of that, has it has blown up over there?
BRENT: I hope so, yeah. I was just talking to my wife a minute ago and I'm so grateful I woke up. I feel like this song is getting a lot of light shined on it and which means a lot to me because I wrote this one by myself and it's very personal and anytime as a songwriter you get in the depths of that and it seems to start to connect with people. It's a great feeling man. I woke up this morning and I'm still in a coffee buzz and excited.
I wrote this song, I mean, well over a year ago. So I've had it in my pocket for a long time and then recorded it I think in January. So I've been excited to have this song out for a long time and, and here we are.
DAVID:
Well, I've heard it a few times now. I've had it on repeat there this morning.
BRENT: So you're the one? No, I'm kidding. I'm kidding.
DAVID:
Yeah, it's fantastic. So it really is a great song. In terms of it's a it's completely different from your last single ‘Worry’, which was really upbeat. It still has a positive message like ‘Worry’ he did. You didn't write that song, did you?
BRENT: My buddy Adam Wright wrote that song (Worry). That's kind of funny. I didn't realise the Wright and wrote, but yeah. And he's, Adam, is one of my all time favourite songwriters in Nashville.
He's kind of a songwriter, songwriter and so well respected. And you know, I wanted to record that song because I loved it. But also it feels great to shine light on some of the Super talent here in Nashville. And grateful they're my friends.
DAVID: It's completely different in terms of the feel of the track. Was that intentional? This one feels a bit more. I guess they were chilled out or relaxed at least.
BRENT: Yeah, I mean, I think it's just, you know, both of these songs were recorded with the same band, same studio. Produced by me and my friends Seth Ernest and Luke Dejanes. So the goal was to, we just went and recorded these two songs this particular session. So the goal was to serve the song and, and hopefully there's some common thread within both recordings. Because it's the same band, same room, things like that. But I feel really, really proud of what we did with both of these songs. This was the first time that I've used upright bass in recordings and that's one of my favourite instruments.
And I've I'm I'm so confused why I've not done this until now. Because upright bass and the B-3 organs, my favourite instruments which we didn't have the B-3 on these songs, but. I think the upright bass brings a flavour that electric bass doesn't. And so there's commonality in that, but yes, the settling down is, it's a moodier song. The message is personal to me and we try to reflect that in the production.
DAVID: For people who haven't heard the song yet, what was the idea behind it?
BRENT: Well, in general, I'll say the song is about change, and the struggles would change sometimes. I think sometimes in life, whether you're going from high school to college or you're getting married, all these big milestones in life, turning the page to the next chapter, at least for me from the wildness of my youth to being a dad, a husband. I have a 5 year old and a 10 month old.
It just looks different, you know, and I found myself for a season holding on to the wild stages of youth. It became my identity, you know, “Brent's the life of the party” and all these kind of things. And as my buddy Matt Rich always said, that I was “Wilder than a sack full of bats,” but I think that mainly the song is acceptance of change and being OK and tipping my hat at the past and also accepting this new chapter and and not changing how wild I am when it comes to spontaneity and, just, you know, I'm, I'm running around swing sets instead of running around from bar to bar.
You know, really it's just, I mean, look, it looks different. You know, it's a, it's a different life and once I decided to go like, OK, this is, it's OK to let go of this and accept this, it became so much more beautiful this stage of life and realising this is me as well. It just looks different, you know, and I, and hopefully that's relatable, you know, this is my personal story and, and I wanted to capture that in this song and hopefully it's relatable to. All, all people who are in that milestone change of life.
DAVID: Definitely. Well, absolutely. It definitely resonated with myself and I'm sure it's going to resonate with plenty more people and from what you're saying, like I was saying before, it does feel a lot more chilled out. And I guess, when you do accept that your life has changed, that's exactly how it feels. You start to feel a bit more chilled, a bit more relaxed.
BRENT: So yeah, you start to become more confident in who you are and I think that's where the chill part comes. What you care about, starts getting directed to the right places and things. At least it was for me, and it's a good feeling. To have that, you know, and no regrets in my past, I just, as the song says, I'm tipping my hat to those days and saying you were great man. Thanks for the good time and here I go down this other road.
DAVID: And also you wrote that song, like you said before, completely by yourself. So it was your own work. How do you find writing songs on your own compared to with other people? Do you prefer it or is it just like a different kind of writing experience?
BRENT: Oh, that's a great question. No, I don't prefer it. I love co-writing. I'm a collaborator. I love working together with people in the studio. That's why I've always loved being in a band, you know? Everette now was a duo now solo. And I still want to work it as a band almost, just because I'm more comfortable with collaboration.
I think it's so fun. You know, in Nashville, when I do a songwriter round under my name Brent Rupart, I'll play it by myself. But anytime it's with Everette, I always grab a guitar player or some sort of other musician because it's not as fun by myself. And some people love being on their own, and don't get me wrong, there's a lot of satisfaction in writing a song by yourself, especially when it kind of feels inspired and you feel like you have no choice but to sit down with the muse and collaborate.
It's really difficult, you know, sometimes because you have to rely on your own self to go like is this good? I think it's good. And luckily I play it for my wife and she's a musician herself and a writer and and helps me a lot when it comes to that. But I much rather co-write and I enjoy that process more. But hey, if the song comes, I'm there for it, you know?
DAVID: Following on from the release day, you've got in a few days time a UK headline tour, your very first headline tour of the UK, which is exciting. How did that come about and why did you choose now to do that? Is there a specific reason for it or not?
BRENT: Yeah. I mean, there is, we've been over there a handful of times and it's always felt like there's just such a warm embrace I feel when I'm over there and people seem to really understand what I'm trying to do musically and take to it. And last year I was on the road with Larry Fleet supporting him, a good buddy of mine. And he had me in the States and then he asked if I wanted to go overseas with him for that tour, and I was able to make that work.
And I played the Long Road Festival last year and I wasn't sure if people were going to show up or what was going to happen in there. You just kind of go for it and that was just acoustic, you know, and there were so many people that showed up singing along to every song. And I just thought I have to at this point.
I feel like you all over there have showed up for me and, and now it's time for me to show up on my own and take a risk and see if people will show up for the headlining tour and so far so good. And I'm hoping to continue this trend of coming back once or twice a year over there, maybe, hopefully bring my family at some point and maybe stay for a little while. But yeah, I think that that show and being on tour with Larry Fleet over there and playing all those shows, and just feeling the love and support and, you know, if people continue to show up, I'm going to continue to show up.
So I thought now is a good time to see what I could do on my own over there, and you know, because as an opener, you're 20 - 30 minute slot, you know, and as a headliner, you're given, you know, 75 to 90 minutes to the crowd and I wanted to give the UK audience a full show since they've given me so much, honestly.
DAVID: It's (Everette) gone from being a duo to solo. Obviously, it's hard when the big change comes along. What did you learn from that time, that transitional period that you think is going to help spur you along on this tour and also going forward as Everette?
BRENT: Yeah, it was a huge learning experience and when Anthony left, and I always say this when I get that question is me and Anthony are still working together. We work with, we write a lot for some up and coming artists, and Anthony's producing and killing it and doing a great job and I always miss playing with him because he's incredible. But at the same time, I think for both of us it was a much needed shake up in our world.
It was scary, you know, at first, because what people don't understand is me and Anthony have been playing together for 17 years with different bands. I was a solo artist for a while using my name. Anthony didn't miss one show as my guitar player. And so we're basically brothers from another mother. So it was really scary at first not having my buddy beside me, but it was I learned so much, I've grown so much. And you know, you go out there for the first show without the familiarity of your partner, and it's daunting, you know, but after that first show, the Larry Fleet show, and the crowd was so receptive and warm and accepting and it really made me feel proud that I kind of overcame those fears and but yeah, I think change is always tough for everybody, but it's usually always good.
It's always a good thing for you personally to grow and to face fears and go for things, you know, and that's what I learned. Just go for it always, you know, I didn't know what I was going to do with Everette when he left, but, I've learned that sometimes you don't have to know, you just keep going. Go for it, you know, and that's what I've done and it's been a wonderful journey so far for me and for Anthony. Anthony's grown and doing great and I think it was time, you know, for that.
DAVID: So you're coming up to the UK on a headliner tour. I know you said you've been across a few times as a support act. How does it feel not knowing that this tour is all about your music and you rather than, like you said, as a support act with only 30 minutes?
BRENT: I feel two things. One is it's just pure ecstasy. I'm just so excited about it. There's a calm knowing that you know you have that much time to play and that much time to connect to your fans and the people that are going to be there are there because they want to be there to see you. When you're an opening act, you're trying to win over the crowd. You know, there might be a handful of people that came to see you, but most are there to see the headliner.
And I kind of love that challenge to to see how we can win over the crowd and connect with them? Maybe not win over the crowd is kind of not the right way to say (it), connection is what I'm always trying to capture. But, and the other part is I'm scared to death, you know, because it's like in a way, because these people are spending their hard earned money to come see me and I want to make sure that it's worth it to them.
I think it's a good thing to feel I care so much about the fans and what I'm offering them and I feel like no matter how much I prepare, I'm always going to feel like I want to do even a little bit more to give these folks that are coming to the show all that they hope for, you know. So there's a little pressure when it comes to that, but I think it's all positive. Good thing.
DAVID: Also, you're going to be away from your family on this tour. Is there anything that you're going to be bringing with you to give yourself a little Taste of Home?
BRENT: That's a good question. I mean, there, there's, there's not any physical things, but I definitely have. Yesterday I was with my kids the whole day and I found myself just kind of taking a moment of, usually at a certain part of the day, you're just trying to survive the day with kids, the young ones just trying to make sure they're, you know, staying alive. But I found myself really breathing it in and soaking in just having these young children. Because I know I'm going to be gone for a handful of days and just, you know, taking pictures in my mind of the beautiful moments and also I have literal pictures on my phone that I'll take with me as well, and going to make sure my phone's fully charged for Facetimes and all that kind of stuff. Because I'm a big family guy and it's always bittersweet to leave.
But I think, you know, my son's five years old. I think he understands that that's what daddy does. He leaves sometimes to go work, you know, and he's cool with it, and he's a rock and roller himself, man, he loves to, we jam all the time. So, yeah, it's cool, man.
DAVID: You've got two really great singles out side by side. Have you got anything planned for like an album coming up or maybe some of the EP, something along those lines?
BRENT: Yeah, absolutely. Yeah, definitely looking to at least do the EP, but I I'd like to do a full record again. Whether these songs Worry and Settling Down are on that record, I'm not 100% sure yet because I'm really making sure I'm following whatever I'm feeling artistically at the time, but definitely going to do a project.
This world we're living in where you're releasing singles, like I think it's kind of cool sometimes, but I always, most of the time think in terms of a project. These songs came about Worry and Settling Down, I was so excited about them. I had to just get in the studio and get to work and get some new music out. And plus, to be honest, I wanted to get a couple songs out before heading over for my first headlining tour to have some new material to present. But we'll see, I might release one more single in the fall, possibly, and then starting early next year, hopefully put out an EP or record.
DAVID: With there being such a massive turning point really for you at the moment, your tour, your new single and all of that's to come from that. Looking back over your life, what would you say to yourself if you were starting out again? What words of wisdom would you like to impart on you, a junior, Brent, if you like, and also to anybody else wanting to get into the music industry really. What would you say?
BRENT: Yeah, there's, I mean, this is. Do you have an hour?
The biggest thing I would tell myself is to chill out. Honestly, I think that younger me was super ambitious. All this is positive things, and very worry ridden, hence why I recorded the song Worry because that song really chilled me out and I hope that others would feel the same by me putting in putting the song out. But I would say just chill out, take your time, don't rush, do what you feel like you need to do, because in this business, when you know, you know. I've had record deals, I've had all the stuff and this town can make you feel like if you don't do this now, then everything's going to fall apart, and it's just not true. And the other thing I would say that I feel like I've done pretty well. There are seasons where I might have veered off a little in this, but just be yourself. Be you. This is what I would tell younger artists like that, it never fails if you be yourself.
But seriously, it really never fails. I mean, there's so many people in your ears, both ears, just saying you should be this, you should be doing this, why not this, do this, and it's good to take advice, but don't take it too, don't let it get too deep. You let that spark that you have that was created in when you were by yourself in your bedroom in high school or middle school or whatever that got you fired up to play music. That spark can start to get dampened by this business and I've seen that start to fade in me in the past and it scared me, and so from then on I've been vigilant about keeping that spark alive. That's everything and all creators, we all have that spark. Whether you write songs or you're a painter or you, you do woodwork or whatever, you fiddle, we're all creators because we've all been created so, I think keeping the main thing the main thing.
DAVID: 4th of August, the first, the first date in Glasgow, an iconic venue actually is at King Tuts.
BRENT: Yeah, yeah, I've never been there. We got Glasgow, York, Manchester and Suffolk for a festival out there and I hope everybody can make it out. We got some tickets left, so if anybody's out there that wants a good time, come on out.
BRENT: I hope so, yeah. I was just talking to my wife a minute ago and I'm so grateful I woke up. I feel like this song is getting a lot of light shined on it and which means a lot to me because I wrote this one by myself and it's very personal and anytime as a songwriter you get in the depths of that and it seems to start to connect with people. It's a great feeling man. I woke up this morning and I'm still in a coffee buzz and excited.
I wrote this song, I mean, well over a year ago. So I've had it in my pocket for a long time and then recorded it I think in January. So I've been excited to have this song out for a long time and, and here we are.
DAVID:
Well, I've heard it a few times now. I've had it on repeat there this morning.
BRENT: So you're the one? No, I'm kidding. I'm kidding.
DAVID:
Yeah, it's fantastic. So it really is a great song. In terms of it's a it's completely different from your last single ‘Worry’, which was really upbeat. It still has a positive message like ‘Worry’ he did. You didn't write that song, did you?
BRENT: My buddy Adam Wright wrote that song (Worry). That's kind of funny. I didn't realise the Wright and wrote, but yeah. And he's, Adam, is one of my all time favourite songwriters in Nashville.
He's kind of a songwriter, songwriter and so well respected. And you know, I wanted to record that song because I loved it. But also it feels great to shine light on some of the Super talent here in Nashville. And grateful they're my friends.
DAVID: It's completely different in terms of the feel of the track. Was that intentional? This one feels a bit more. I guess they were chilled out or relaxed at least.
BRENT: Yeah, I mean, I think it's just, you know, both of these songs were recorded with the same band, same studio. Produced by me and my friends Seth Ernest and Luke Dejanes. So the goal was to, we just went and recorded these two songs this particular session. So the goal was to serve the song and, and hopefully there's some common thread within both recordings. Because it's the same band, same room, things like that. But I feel really, really proud of what we did with both of these songs. This was the first time that I've used upright bass in recordings and that's one of my favourite instruments.
And I've I'm I'm so confused why I've not done this until now. Because upright bass and the B-3 organs, my favourite instruments which we didn't have the B-3 on these songs, but. I think the upright bass brings a flavour that electric bass doesn't. And so there's commonality in that, but yes, the settling down is, it's a moodier song. The message is personal to me and we try to reflect that in the production.
DAVID: For people who haven't heard the song yet, what was the idea behind it?
BRENT: Well, in general, I'll say the song is about change, and the struggles would change sometimes. I think sometimes in life, whether you're going from high school to college or you're getting married, all these big milestones in life, turning the page to the next chapter, at least for me from the wildness of my youth to being a dad, a husband. I have a 5 year old and a 10 month old.
It just looks different, you know, and I found myself for a season holding on to the wild stages of youth. It became my identity, you know, “Brent's the life of the party” and all these kind of things. And as my buddy Matt Rich always said, that I was “Wilder than a sack full of bats,” but I think that mainly the song is acceptance of change and being OK and tipping my hat at the past and also accepting this new chapter and and not changing how wild I am when it comes to spontaneity and, just, you know, I'm, I'm running around swing sets instead of running around from bar to bar.
You know, really it's just, I mean, look, it looks different. You know, it's a, it's a different life and once I decided to go like, OK, this is, it's OK to let go of this and accept this, it became so much more beautiful this stage of life and realising this is me as well. It just looks different, you know, and I, and hopefully that's relatable, you know, this is my personal story and, and I wanted to capture that in this song and hopefully it's relatable to. All, all people who are in that milestone change of life.
DAVID: Definitely. Well, absolutely. It definitely resonated with myself and I'm sure it's going to resonate with plenty more people and from what you're saying, like I was saying before, it does feel a lot more chilled out. And I guess, when you do accept that your life has changed, that's exactly how it feels. You start to feel a bit more chilled, a bit more relaxed.
BRENT: So yeah, you start to become more confident in who you are and I think that's where the chill part comes. What you care about, starts getting directed to the right places and things. At least it was for me, and it's a good feeling. To have that, you know, and no regrets in my past, I just, as the song says, I'm tipping my hat to those days and saying you were great man. Thanks for the good time and here I go down this other road.
DAVID: And also you wrote that song, like you said before, completely by yourself. So it was your own work. How do you find writing songs on your own compared to with other people? Do you prefer it or is it just like a different kind of writing experience?
BRENT: Oh, that's a great question. No, I don't prefer it. I love co-writing. I'm a collaborator. I love working together with people in the studio. That's why I've always loved being in a band, you know? Everette now was a duo now solo. And I still want to work it as a band almost, just because I'm more comfortable with collaboration.
I think it's so fun. You know, in Nashville, when I do a songwriter round under my name Brent Rupart, I'll play it by myself. But anytime it's with Everette, I always grab a guitar player or some sort of other musician because it's not as fun by myself. And some people love being on their own, and don't get me wrong, there's a lot of satisfaction in writing a song by yourself, especially when it kind of feels inspired and you feel like you have no choice but to sit down with the muse and collaborate.
It's really difficult, you know, sometimes because you have to rely on your own self to go like is this good? I think it's good. And luckily I play it for my wife and she's a musician herself and a writer and and helps me a lot when it comes to that. But I much rather co-write and I enjoy that process more. But hey, if the song comes, I'm there for it, you know?
DAVID: Following on from the release day, you've got in a few days time a UK headline tour, your very first headline tour of the UK, which is exciting. How did that come about and why did you choose now to do that? Is there a specific reason for it or not?
BRENT: Yeah. I mean, there is, we've been over there a handful of times and it's always felt like there's just such a warm embrace I feel when I'm over there and people seem to really understand what I'm trying to do musically and take to it. And last year I was on the road with Larry Fleet supporting him, a good buddy of mine. And he had me in the States and then he asked if I wanted to go overseas with him for that tour, and I was able to make that work.
And I played the Long Road Festival last year and I wasn't sure if people were going to show up or what was going to happen in there. You just kind of go for it and that was just acoustic, you know, and there were so many people that showed up singing along to every song. And I just thought I have to at this point.
I feel like you all over there have showed up for me and, and now it's time for me to show up on my own and take a risk and see if people will show up for the headlining tour and so far so good. And I'm hoping to continue this trend of coming back once or twice a year over there, maybe, hopefully bring my family at some point and maybe stay for a little while. But yeah, I think that that show and being on tour with Larry Fleet over there and playing all those shows, and just feeling the love and support and, you know, if people continue to show up, I'm going to continue to show up.
So I thought now is a good time to see what I could do on my own over there, and you know, because as an opener, you're 20 - 30 minute slot, you know, and as a headliner, you're given, you know, 75 to 90 minutes to the crowd and I wanted to give the UK audience a full show since they've given me so much, honestly.
DAVID: It's (Everette) gone from being a duo to solo. Obviously, it's hard when the big change comes along. What did you learn from that time, that transitional period that you think is going to help spur you along on this tour and also going forward as Everette?
BRENT: Yeah, it was a huge learning experience and when Anthony left, and I always say this when I get that question is me and Anthony are still working together. We work with, we write a lot for some up and coming artists, and Anthony's producing and killing it and doing a great job and I always miss playing with him because he's incredible. But at the same time, I think for both of us it was a much needed shake up in our world.
It was scary, you know, at first, because what people don't understand is me and Anthony have been playing together for 17 years with different bands. I was a solo artist for a while using my name. Anthony didn't miss one show as my guitar player. And so we're basically brothers from another mother. So it was really scary at first not having my buddy beside me, but it was I learned so much, I've grown so much. And you know, you go out there for the first show without the familiarity of your partner, and it's daunting, you know, but after that first show, the Larry Fleet show, and the crowd was so receptive and warm and accepting and it really made me feel proud that I kind of overcame those fears and but yeah, I think change is always tough for everybody, but it's usually always good.
It's always a good thing for you personally to grow and to face fears and go for things, you know, and that's what I learned. Just go for it always, you know, I didn't know what I was going to do with Everette when he left, but, I've learned that sometimes you don't have to know, you just keep going. Go for it, you know, and that's what I've done and it's been a wonderful journey so far for me and for Anthony. Anthony's grown and doing great and I think it was time, you know, for that.
DAVID: So you're coming up to the UK on a headliner tour. I know you said you've been across a few times as a support act. How does it feel not knowing that this tour is all about your music and you rather than, like you said, as a support act with only 30 minutes?
BRENT: I feel two things. One is it's just pure ecstasy. I'm just so excited about it. There's a calm knowing that you know you have that much time to play and that much time to connect to your fans and the people that are going to be there are there because they want to be there to see you. When you're an opening act, you're trying to win over the crowd. You know, there might be a handful of people that came to see you, but most are there to see the headliner.
And I kind of love that challenge to to see how we can win over the crowd and connect with them? Maybe not win over the crowd is kind of not the right way to say (it), connection is what I'm always trying to capture. But, and the other part is I'm scared to death, you know, because it's like in a way, because these people are spending their hard earned money to come see me and I want to make sure that it's worth it to them.
I think it's a good thing to feel I care so much about the fans and what I'm offering them and I feel like no matter how much I prepare, I'm always going to feel like I want to do even a little bit more to give these folks that are coming to the show all that they hope for, you know. So there's a little pressure when it comes to that, but I think it's all positive. Good thing.
DAVID: Also, you're going to be away from your family on this tour. Is there anything that you're going to be bringing with you to give yourself a little Taste of Home?
BRENT: That's a good question. I mean, there, there's, there's not any physical things, but I definitely have. Yesterday I was with my kids the whole day and I found myself just kind of taking a moment of, usually at a certain part of the day, you're just trying to survive the day with kids, the young ones just trying to make sure they're, you know, staying alive. But I found myself really breathing it in and soaking in just having these young children. Because I know I'm going to be gone for a handful of days and just, you know, taking pictures in my mind of the beautiful moments and also I have literal pictures on my phone that I'll take with me as well, and going to make sure my phone's fully charged for Facetimes and all that kind of stuff. Because I'm a big family guy and it's always bittersweet to leave.
But I think, you know, my son's five years old. I think he understands that that's what daddy does. He leaves sometimes to go work, you know, and he's cool with it, and he's a rock and roller himself, man, he loves to, we jam all the time. So, yeah, it's cool, man.
DAVID: You've got two really great singles out side by side. Have you got anything planned for like an album coming up or maybe some of the EP, something along those lines?
BRENT: Yeah, absolutely. Yeah, definitely looking to at least do the EP, but I I'd like to do a full record again. Whether these songs Worry and Settling Down are on that record, I'm not 100% sure yet because I'm really making sure I'm following whatever I'm feeling artistically at the time, but definitely going to do a project.
This world we're living in where you're releasing singles, like I think it's kind of cool sometimes, but I always, most of the time think in terms of a project. These songs came about Worry and Settling Down, I was so excited about them. I had to just get in the studio and get to work and get some new music out. And plus, to be honest, I wanted to get a couple songs out before heading over for my first headlining tour to have some new material to present. But we'll see, I might release one more single in the fall, possibly, and then starting early next year, hopefully put out an EP or record.
DAVID: With there being such a massive turning point really for you at the moment, your tour, your new single and all of that's to come from that. Looking back over your life, what would you say to yourself if you were starting out again? What words of wisdom would you like to impart on you, a junior, Brent, if you like, and also to anybody else wanting to get into the music industry really. What would you say?
BRENT: Yeah, there's, I mean, this is. Do you have an hour?
The biggest thing I would tell myself is to chill out. Honestly, I think that younger me was super ambitious. All this is positive things, and very worry ridden, hence why I recorded the song Worry because that song really chilled me out and I hope that others would feel the same by me putting in putting the song out. But I would say just chill out, take your time, don't rush, do what you feel like you need to do, because in this business, when you know, you know. I've had record deals, I've had all the stuff and this town can make you feel like if you don't do this now, then everything's going to fall apart, and it's just not true. And the other thing I would say that I feel like I've done pretty well. There are seasons where I might have veered off a little in this, but just be yourself. Be you. This is what I would tell younger artists like that, it never fails if you be yourself.
But seriously, it really never fails. I mean, there's so many people in your ears, both ears, just saying you should be this, you should be doing this, why not this, do this, and it's good to take advice, but don't take it too, don't let it get too deep. You let that spark that you have that was created in when you were by yourself in your bedroom in high school or middle school or whatever that got you fired up to play music. That spark can start to get dampened by this business and I've seen that start to fade in me in the past and it scared me, and so from then on I've been vigilant about keeping that spark alive. That's everything and all creators, we all have that spark. Whether you write songs or you're a painter or you, you do woodwork or whatever, you fiddle, we're all creators because we've all been created so, I think keeping the main thing the main thing.
DAVID: 4th of August, the first, the first date in Glasgow, an iconic venue actually is at King Tuts.
BRENT: Yeah, yeah, I've never been there. We got Glasgow, York, Manchester and Suffolk for a festival out there and I hope everybody can make it out. We got some tickets left, so if anybody's out there that wants a good time, come on out.