Meet Scotland-born UK Open Mic performer LUNA J:

Hi LUNA J, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:

Do you play solo only, or also in a group?

Solo

How old are you?

22

Where were you born?

Scotland

Where did you grow up?

Scotland

How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)

I grew up around music. It was hard to escape even if I wanted to (which I didn’t).

Where are you based now, and why?

London. More opportunities

What got you into making music in the first place?

It’s the only thing that I truly love and i believe I can go somewhere with it.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Guitar
Guitar
Rapping

Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?

Dominic Fike, Adele, Paramore.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

5

What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?

Melodies first then lyrics.

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

5

Why did you get into playing them in the first place?

Getting out of my comfort zone and opening new doors.

What advice would you give new performers who are just starting out playing their first open mics?

You brought yourself there for a reason. Own it.

What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?

Playing to a new audience

What’s the most bizarre, or fun, open mic, or gig, you’ve ever played, and why?

Far too many to say on here.

If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?

Yes

What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?

Being noticed and taken seriously.

What’s the one truth about you that people often find surprising?

I am very chill.

What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?

A new single called Lucas.

Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?

https://youtube.com/@lunajofficial?si=oRrujoEu9L3Zq1gi

Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?

Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?

@musicbylunaj

 

We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?

No thanks!