Interview with Tommy Newport

Aug 26, 2022

Tommy Newport, a musician known for his falsetto-steeped indie anthems, discusses his upbringing in Manchester, moving to the US, and the challenges of adjusting to a different culture. He shares how he taught himself guitar and music production, and the influences behind his unique style. The podcast also covers releasing music, navigating the pandemic, and provides advice for aspiring artists.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Tommy Newport's Upbringing and Cultural Adjustments

03:24 • 2min

Accents and Their Evolution

05:33 • 2min

Musical Background and Influences

07:33 • 8min

The Journey of Releasing Music

15:50 • 18min

Navigating the Pandemic and Music Career

34:04 • 6min

Advice for Aspiring Artists

40:13 • 2min

We had the pleasure of interviewing Tommy Newport over Zoom video. Tommy Newport is known for his irresistible falsetto-steeped indie anthems, garnering a substantial buzz with his 2018 debut, Just To Be Ironic, while he was still a teenager. Following the paramount success of 2019's Tommy Gun EP and 2021's Ultra Mango EP and Liquid EP, Newport continues to develop his euphonious sound. Having received plenty of critical acclaim along the way from the likes of The FADER, Complex, Hypebeast, High Snobiety, Pigeons & Planes, PAPER, Lyrical Lemonade, COLORS & more, Tommy is continuing to prove he's a force to be reckoned with. At only 21 years old, Tommy's already toured extensively across North America & Europe, been championed by legendary tastemakers like Zane Lowe & Giles Peterson, and collaborated with Grammy nominees EARTHGANG. Born Oliver Milmine in Manchester, England, Newport moved to the United States at a young age, eventually settling in Kansas. There, he picked up the guitar and taught himself how to produce music on his computer. Consolidating his style and sound into something rather extraordinary, Newport has created his own funky, psychedelic style of pop with his falsetto vocals riding atop bulging basslines, grooving guitar, melodious keyboards and electronic grooves. Inspired by a mix of early-2000s bands like MGMT, The Killers, and Phoenix, he's received musical placements on shows like Search Party, Ballers, Expecting Amy, an Apple iPad commercial and What/If. Withover streaming numbers hitting the millions, Tommy Newport continues to shine with his unique soundscape and musical capabilities. He's got some big moves lined up in the year ahead and is certainly proving to be one to watch! We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #TommyNewport #TommyGun #UltraMango #Liquid #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/