After establishing himself with a wealth of riveting releases these last few years, Lyon-based producer Tiam Wills keeps the momentum going once again with his vibrant new single 'Destiny'.
Capturing a wonderfully fresh and alluring electronic aesthetic for his newest effort, 'Destiny' makes for a beautifully warm and endearing listen. With its broad and subtle production perfectly elevating some soulful vocals from start to finish, he is continuing to cement himself as one of the more exciting names doing the rounds right now.
So with the new single available to stream now, we sat down with him to find out more about his origins and what has been inspiring him most over the years.
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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?
I was in music school for 2 years when I was little, and I literally fell in love with the saxophone. I wanted to make some!
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
I mainly listened to all the French touch of the 90s, 2000s and the “Ed Banger” wave also later when I was a teenager.
What was the first album you remember owning?
At that time, CDs were the trend, and I remember buying the album Hedonist by Martin Solveig second-hand.
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
Without hesitation: Michael Jackson PYT.
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
I write the lyrics to my music with one of my best friends who has a real talent for it. In general, it’s travel, Arts expositions and what I see or experience in everyday life that inspire me for the theme and the lyrics.
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
There are a few! Harry Hayes, Sam Gellaitry, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Folamour, Disclosure, Salute, Sammy Virji, Fred Again, Emmet Kai, AR/CO, SG Lewis, Kim Petras.
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
Disclosure or SG Lewis.
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
The pleasure, evasion, and the happiness that brings music to the people who come to see us.
And what is the most frustrating part?
It's very hard, communication etc takes a lot of time. More than the music itself and you have to surround yourself with the right people.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
It would be to persevere, and to make music from the heart because people feel it.
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Tiam Wills' new single 'Destiny' is available to stream now. Check it out in the player below.