After spending much of the last few months building and cultivating his sound, US singer-songwriter Caleb Kenner is now ready to introduce himself to the wider world with his dynamic debut single 'Back Then'.
Capturing a wonderfully rich and country-infused pop-rock aesthetic for his initial offering, 'Back Then' makes for an incredibly warm and inviting introduction to his sound. With his spellbinding vocals layered across a shimmering production throughout, he is kicking things off with a wildly enjoyable opening number here.
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?
Drums
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
Hip/hop and rap
What was the first album you remember owning?
NSYNC
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
Cover Me Up by Jason Isbell
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
I love writing at night. I get all my kids to bed, brew some coffee and think about experiences in my life.
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
Morgan Wallen, Nate Smith, Post Malone.
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
Morgan Wallen
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
Fans' responses to my songs. Seeing them enjoy the song or reaching out to me and telling me how much they enjoy it and relate with the music.
And what is the most frustrating part?
Overthinking. As a songwriter, you want it to be great. So you go through many drafts and things to get it to sound the way you want.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
Be yourself and tell your story.
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Caleb Kenner's debut single 'Back Then' is available to stream now. Check it out in the player below.