
Si Tew Q&A
-As usual, if you like, we’d like to start with the simplest but most important question: how are you doing, how’s your life going at this moment in time?
- You know what, I’m really good at the moment, thanks. The way music, business and family are aligning means I get very little sleep but I shouldn’t complain as things are particularly exciting right now. I’m really pleased to have an album about to land and getting back into the studio with remixes etc. My business, Digit Music, which aims to make music creation possible for everyone, is very busy and shipping our first products. The kids, or the three little sleep thieves as they are affectionately known, are a daily source of jokes and inspiration… and the sun is on its way back out so life is generally very good.
-Talk us trough your feelings when you concluded the production of the record and what do you feel now that, in fact, it is already walking on its own legs towards the release date?
It’s a funny feeling finishing an album. The love and connection throughout project then the onslaught to get things over the line for delivery make it all a bit of an emotional roller coaster. I definitely took a while away from the album once delivered as you get so close to it and focus on fixing tidy details that I struggle to feel it as a whole - then went back as I put together my live show together and fell in love all over again. Its a whole new feeling once your art is out in the world and connecting with people… well thats the aim anyway! I’ve loved seeing the responses from people and seeing how things are landing so I look forward to seeing the responses to the album as a whole.

-We know that you drew inspiration for this album mainly from your experience living in Venezuela. Tell us why that specific corner of the world is so special to you and when you realised that place would be the starting point for the creation of this beautiful album.
- I started some of the writing before moving away but it only really became an album while I was living in Caracas. My life took a big turn and things changed hugely from living in a basement in London to living in Venezuela and being in the middle of the most beautiful country I’ve been to. Add to that the social upheaval that was at its peak during my time there, and so many amazing musicians, instruments and rhythms, and you have melting pot of creative inspiration and life lessons to learn. On reflection, the time I spent out there made a huge impact both on my music and me as a person. Being in a situation where you don’t speak the language and have to learn quick was humbling - for anyone that knows me I probably speak too much - and you quickly realise that how you carry yourself holds a lot of weight. Music was always the levelling factor and I got to work in some really nice studios out there but I still can’t (and never will) get that proper Latino bounce though!