What’s the story behind your latest song/album?
‘So Divine” is the second track from my future second album. I wrote the first version of this song in 2009 and like some of my songs it was sitting there till it was the right time to share it. Last year I revised and recorded it , then went into the recording studio to record the final version. This song came to me when I was questioning life and wanted to take responsibility for my life, not wait for outside sources ie God, people or organisations to do it for me but to initiate/take action. The quote “If it is to be it is up to me” resonates for me and in this song.
How has your creative process evolved over the years?
My creative process has been not consistent. I only write or perform when I feel called/inspired to share. I have gone through many periods where I have not written anything or performed. I don’t force the creative process. It is like I channelled or wrote songs, poems or content ahead of time and when they are ready, sometimes many years later, they become perfect for the times we are in or the message I want to share.
Is there a specific moment in your career that felt like a turning point?
Before 2018 I was singing covers in my own name at open mic’s, music school and small performances. I then had a dream of the character/image of the wizard and the name “Wizardom’ came to me. This was the turning point for me. I then decided to sing my originals under the “Wizardom’ name and did my first performance, a one man show called “Ageless” in Dec 2019, which was a mixture of speaking and singing. From then on I have recorded and performed under the “Wizardom” name and brand.
What’s one misconception people have about being a musician?
That you have to follow a certain path to be successful or only have one source of income. There are many ways to share your music or message and I even have creative outlets/business that are non music related, whether it is a job (which I still have one for the time being). Many well known musicians, act, write, sell merchandise and do other things to either support them financially or to have variety in their life.
Who or what has been inspiring your music lately?
Reading, watching inspiring movies, content, TV, other creative people and my own self/soul development has infused my music recently. My newer songs are about what I am going through or have learnt in my own current healing journey/experience.
Can you share a memorable or unexpected moment from a live performance?
My most memorable live performance was my first performance as “Wizardom” in Dec 2019 for my one man show “Ageless”. I did the show myself without much assistance and learned a great deal of what to do and not do for future shows. It was also a chance to declare/birth the character/brand ‘Wizardom”, to share my original songs and be vulnerable speaking and singing from the heart.
How do you handle creative blocks or self-doubt?
I will take a break from my creative process or what I am working and then come back to it when I am ready. For me rest, holidays and taking breaks is important in general for my life but especially when I feel blocked. With self doubt, I realise that I have to love what I have to share and that the music/content/other products/services will be found by the right people when the time is right. To persevere and just keep showing up even when it seems/or feels like know one is listening, commenting or liking.
If you could collaborate with any artist, living or dead, who would it be and why?
I like the electronic Australian band ‘Empire of the Sun”. I have a similar vibe to them so would love them to produce my future music and/or chance to sing with them on the same concert or festival lineup would be amazing.
What’s a piece of advice you wish you had received earlier in your career?
To be yourself, unique and not follow the path of everyone else. There are so many artists that are similar and my quietness, weirdness and what i thoughtr were weaknesses will be what sets me apart from others.
What’s next for you—any exciting projects or goals on the horizon?
In 2026 I will keep sharing new singles. I also want to return to performing live and touring outside of my city of Melbourne, Australia, as my last show was Dec 2023. To also write new songs, a book, documentary/concert film and other music and non music products and services.