Olly embodies the idea of a new-generation singer-songwriter: clear, direct, and immediate. His music is both festive and emotionally charged, light and shadow, lighthearted and introspective. It’s a desire to have fun and, at the same time, a need to look within.
His words convey the awareness that mistakes are part of growth, that arrogance is not a flaw but armor, that fragility can become a universal language.
Each of his songs is born as a collective ritual: the stage, the connection with the listeners, the need to share. Yet, within that festive atmosphere, intimate confessions emerge, small sentimental diaries that speak of ups and downs, nostalgia and longing. Olly writes like someone unafraid to show himself naked, with the voice of someone who accepts his contradictions and imperfections.
His pop music is rooted in the singer-songwriter genre of the past but breathes into the urban and contemporary present. It’s the story of a young man who becomes a character on stage, who uses music as both a shield and a gift. He doesn’t convey the pose of a singer, but the sincerity of an artist who has found in art the only authentic way to be in the world.
THE INTERVIEW
Everyday life and the pressure of success
It’s hard. Sometimes I just want to grab a coffee at the bar without thinking about anything, or run through my city without anyone stopping me.But the truth is, normality changes when you become recognizable.For me, touring was an anchor: the discipline, the travel, the concerts. It forces you to be consistent, to take on responsibilities. Without it, you risk losing yourself.
Mistakes, falls and artistic future
Yes, and I want this album to tell that story. I’ve made mistakes, and I know I’ll make more.But growth also comes from there. Repentance isn’t a burden, it’s proof that you’re alive, that you care about what you do.I don’t want to hide my failures; on the contrary, I want people to see them, because that’s where the truth lies.
Unusual instruments: saxophone, clarinet, bagpipe
That’s right: saxophone, clarinet, even bagpipes. We had fun experimenting, without taking ourselves too seriously. It’s nice to surprise, to give a sound that’s different from what people expect.
Love as a creative center
That’s right. There’s romantic love, of course, but also love for the public, for friends, and for life itself. It’s a feeling that sometimes frees me, other times imprisons me. But without love, I couldn’t write; I’d have nothing to say.