Getting To Know... Patrick Staniforth

After cementing himself with a string of impactful offerings these last few years, fast-rising singer-songwriter Patrick Staniforth returns once again to deliver his heartfelt new single 'English Garden'.

Lifted from his forthcoming debut EP 'Pieces Pt. 1', which is set to land on the 7th March, 'English Garden' makes for an incredibly warm and inviting return for him. With his spellbinding vocals layered across a wistful, acoustic-led production throughout, he is certainly one to keep a firm eye on for the months ahead as well.

So with the new single available to stream now, we sat down with him to find out more about his origins and what has been inspiring him most lately.

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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?

I bought this Epiphone lefthand in Denmark Street in London, big LOVE.

What kind of music did you love when you were younger?

Absolutely loved the The Clash and The Smiths.

What was the first album you remember owning?

Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms

What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?

Raindrops keep falling on my head - Bacharach

Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?

Not really, I think I just do things until I feel being moved by it. Just recently I've been trying to turn my machines on around midnight and then sort of let it flow in the darkness for two or three hours and just record what comes out.

Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?

Over the last years I got more and more into all sorts of acoustic music.

I really like Michael Kiwanuka, Laura Marling's new album is great. Not so acoustic but the new Lady Blackbird album is something I do enjoy listening to. Also turn on the War on Drugs again and again.

If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?

Since I am playing by myself with just an acoustic guitar right now, I think I would love to open for Angus and Julia Stone.

What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?

I love playing guitar and singing. When it flows it makes me feel like a sort of Zen state of mind. I find tjos is a great relief from everything thats going on out in the world.

I do think it's rewarding when I have an idea, slowly turning it into a song and then that point when I see that it works.

And what is the most frustrating part?

There are so many things to do, that don't really have anything to do with music.

And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?

Don't think!

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Patrick Staniforth's new single 'English Garden' is available to stream now. Check it out in the player below.