By: Staff
Robbarti releases "Remember," and its blend of R&B and Rock and Roll blended with sweet vocals will automatically win you over!
We are already singing the pre-chorus because it’s infectious and sung beautifully. Robbarti has a tone that carries the words like the wind on a beach cliff. It’s sustained and powerful, and you voluntarily and happily stand still as it refreshingly flows past you. The guitars follow, elevating the song with their beautiful display, but Robbarti doesn’t let you predict the song’s trajectory and delivers a full drop that leaves you momentarily stunned. Then the vocals catch up, showcasing his incredible talent. This was the absolute standout moment in the song for us.
We loved the lyrics:
“Do you remember when the music was wild?”
What we want to say is that we don’t need to remember because this song, "Remember," IS WILD RIGHT NOW!
The feeling of this song is like the Pet Shop Boys meets The Cure and then someone from one of the bands said, wait…I know the perfect singer…. (insert Robbarti here).
The production of “Remember” also deserves a mention. It strikes the perfect balance between polished studio sound and raw, emotive energy. The track’s arrangement, with its careful layering of instruments and effects, creates a rich, immersive listening experience. Robbarti’s voice remains the focal point, delivering each lyric with heartfelt conviction. This track is not just a song; it's an experience that will resonate long after the music fades.
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Powerful Quote about this Artist:
“Hailing from Scotland, Robbarti is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. With a knack for melody, he brings forth tales of love, loss, and the ceaseless journey of self-discovery. Listeners are invited into a realm where every note tells a story, and every chord carries an emotion.”
Wait, there's more!
We caught up with this exciting and very accomplished artist, Robbarti for:
“The Cage” Music Blog, to talk about music and learn more about them.
Here’s how it went:
BEGIN INTERVIEW: Hello, Robbarti, so glad to have you for this interview. We learned so much reading about and listening to your music, but we want to know even more about you. Is there a story behind how you chose your artist name of Robbarti?
Funny, you are actually the first person to ask me this! When I decided to start making music again, I felt a little uneasy with the idea of it being a solo career. I have always been in bands and putting music out under my Sunday name didn’t sit well with me. I also did not want to close the door on the idea that the project could be more than just me and my music. I felt Robbarti described my project well in that I am Rob and I am Arty and I am too shy to be an out and out solo artist.
What emotion do you feel inspires your writing process the most, i.e., sadness, worry, happiness, etc.?
I do find my best songs come along when I am feeling sad. Sadness is a strong emotion and I often find being alone with my guitar soothes it. I write songs with a mind that someone else must have felt this particular pain and will find comfort in hearing it. Music is my tonic.
Can you walk us through your songwriting process and where the inspiration comes from for this latest project?
Every song is different in my experience and that has always been the case for me. Sometimes an idea lands on you unexpectedly and you end up humming voice notes into your phone. Sometimes, I build a song from a little guitar riff and the words come later.
My latest single Remember started on the piano. I had a clear idea of what I wanted to say in the song, so I was smashing different chords and belting out verses in an empty room as they came to me. I recorded it, picked up the bass and started adding all the funky stuff you hear on the recording. The whole song was written in about an hour.
Can you describe to us the theme for your artwork and what was the inspiration and intention for the observer to absorb from it?
My hope is that if you listen to the lyrics, the story presents itself in the artwork of each of the singles. With ‘Moving Away’, I want the listener to think of sunny beaches and wind in their hair. With ‘Dinosaurs’ I want the listener to feel like they are lost in their own imagination while being read a bedtime story. If you look closely at the artwork for ‘Remember’, the thing that is burning in the background is a bed. Passion is fiery and fires can quickly get out of control.
What instruments do you play? Which is your favorite?
I love all musical instruments and I am always trying to learn new ones. Once I learn the basics, I can help but veer off into the creative side. I play all the parts in the Robbarti songs so far, but I have started inviting others to perform on the newer tracks I have been recording. I do want Robbarti to be more collaborative going forward.
Where do you create your music, i.e., in a home recording studio or with a producer?
A bit of both. I have everything I need at home but sometimes I feel I need a second opinion to get the track to where it needs to be. For ‘Remember’ I had a demo version that I wasn’t happy with and I didn’t know why. I took it to my Producer friend Iain Hutchison at Gloworm Studios in Glasgow and with a few adjustments to the arrangement, the song came to life. He is an extremely talented musician as well as an amazing producer.
How do you finalize your finished work, i.e., self-mixed/mastered or another source?
For ‘Remember’ we went to Peter Beckmann at TechnologyWorks. Peter does professional analogue mastering in his London Studio. He has mastered a lot of Iain’s work in the past and he gave the track a little extra magic.
Is any part of your music's message or your personal purpose you feel fans should know more about? If so, what is that element, and why is it so important to you?
I really feel that music has lost its place in society. Music has a mysterious transcendent ability. It moves people physically and emotionally. Music makes things better. Advertisers, film makers and corporations know this all too well. Today, music is too often treated like an accompaniment to some other commodity. Like a backdrop to some visual experience that is usually selling something and playing on the power that music harnesses. I want my music to connect with people who need it and still listen to music exclusively and want to feel something from the experience.
What part of the music-making process is the most stressful, i.e., the creation, the actual release date, etc?
Without doubt, the release. I dread it.. I definitely spend too much time refreshing Spotify for Artists in the first week. I dread the social media promotion that comes with it. I find myself cringing at the thought of people seeing my content or clocking my views and followers. I am finding the best remedy for this is just doing it, not looking back and getting on with the next one.
Which of your already released songs is the most important to you or had the most impact on your life or career, and can you tell us why?
I really love ‘Moving Away’. I had a whole load of songs recorded before I wrote that song. The song came together very quickly, and I fell in love with it. I felt like I had made something quite special, and it was enough for me to take that first step of releasing music.
Where do you see your sound and artistry heading in the future? Are there any exciting new directions you're exploring?
My next single is going to be a little different. I expect it will be out around November. It’s pretty much just me and a piano, and I think it’s a beautifully simple song.
We read, “Robbarti has shared the stage and the studio with the likes of The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys and Stereophonics.” WOW! Can you tell us more about these experiences? How have they helped shape you as an artist?
Yeah, these bands are all inspirations to me. Both the music I make now and the music I played back then. I was very lucky to get booked at the same shows as some of the greatest bands in the world. The first CD I ever bought was Stereophonics, 100 Trees made me pick up a guitar for the first time. 10 years later I was touring the UK with them, getting high fives from the band as I walked off stage. An unforgettable experience and a dream come true.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Don’t waste so much time caring about what other people think.
What is your favorite quote?
John Lennon “Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay it's not the end” How do you feel about social media?
I think it’s a modern day drug that generations to come will look back on with the same view we have of smoking today. Social Media was a great idea initially but the platforms we use today are not really build for socialising. They’re specifically designed to get people addicted and nothing more.
When you reach the stage where you have the admiration and respect of other world-known artists, what band or artist would you love to call and say, “Let’s go on tour together”?
That would be lovey if it were ever to happen. Now that Oasis is back together, it would have to be them I’d say!
End Interview
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