Meet london-born UK Open Mic performer Mole:

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

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

Solo

How old are you?

19

Where were you born?

London

Where did you grow up?

London

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

The London culture greatly influenced my music.

Where are you based now, and why?

Kingston University.

What got you into making music in the first place?

Lockdown boredom inspired me to find a new hobby, this turned into passion very quickly.

What instrument/s do you play?

Singing
Rapping
Rapping
Beat Making

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

My friends are the musicians who inspire me most.

Do you write your own songs?

Yes

How many years have you been writing songs for?

3

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

Channelling my energy

How long have you been playing open mic nights?

1

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

Because I love performing

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

Don’t stress

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

Saying bye

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

Yes

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

I’m Swedish

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

https://www.instagram.com/mole.xp/?locale=zh_CN

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

No thanks!