With her new single, Ghost Song, out on October 27, we caught up with Georgia Johnson to learn a bit more about the rising singer-songwriter.
Ghost Song is Georgia’s third release and is her most upbeat to date. While the song retains her relaxing vocals, the rhythm guitar moves the song along quickly and provides for an entertaining listen.
With Georgia continuing to grow her presence on the Merseyside music scene, we found out a bit more about the young musician.
When did you start playing/singing music?
I’ve been singing since i was a young child.
Even if i wasn’t very good at the time, i really, really enjoyed it. It was like an escapism before I even knew what that meant.
I grew up sticking with it, really finding myself in it, and then found myself later studying a music degree and here I am. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
What/who got you into music?
I don’t really have anybody in my family that’s musical, in all honesty. I have no idea where it came from!
Although, I discovered my love for music in secondary school. I’d sit in the music department whenever I could – breaks, lunchtimes, after and even before school I found myself sitting at a piano, which is also why I’m extremely grateful to be self-taught on all of my instruments!
Who do you think are your biggest music influences?
Phoebe Bridgers all day, everyday. Every time I listen to her, I always discover something unique.
How would you describe the style of music you write?
In all honesty, my genre changes all the time. For a broader label, I’d probably say indie/alternative, but I dabble around in indie-folk, punk, shoegaze and anything in between. I think it’s nice for an artist to have different sounds within their overall sound, if you get me.
What’s next for Georgia Johnson?
The past three releases have been songs that I had to get out for my own sake, kind of like my go-to songs.
Now I’m at a point where I’m completely free to release whatever I feel is next.
You can follow Georgia Johnson here and pre-save Ghost Song here.
Photo credits: Charlie Williams (@scrawny_nan_films), Hannah Johns (@johnsyshots)
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