A Quick Chat with LT

Can you tell me a bit about your inspiration for your single ‘Rollercoaster’?’

Rollercoaster is a co-write between myself, Joel Quartermain, and Edwin White.  Due to Covid, we wrote Rollercoaster in a couple of sessions over Zoom and then I flew to Melbourne to complete the recording.  It’s a song written about caring for someone who battles with Manic Depression.  It’s about uncontrollable highs and sweeping lows and how all consuming that can be.  It’s about hope, love, and perseverance. 

What are your influences and how do they affect your songwriting? 

I have many, many influences that span over a variety of genres.  They all affect the way I write music which is why some of my earlier stuff shifts between genres a little.  I hate ‘genres’.  They’re so confusing.  

What’s the creative process like for you?

I generally start with the guitar and sing melodies over the top.  Often I’ll find something I love and then put the guitar down and not revisit it for a few weeks, then a few more, otherwise I get bored with it too quickly and change my mind.  This can be a problem if I just need to finish a song!

If you could change something about the Australian music industry what would it be? 

Radio support.  I would like to see more opportunities for Australian artists of all demographics, ethnicity, and genre to have a platform to be heard on major radio stations.  In fact, any media/entertainment outlet should be showcasing the diverse and incredible talent that we have in this country that exists outside of a handful of radio stations.   

What do you think life would be like for you if you didn’t have music as an outlet?
I really don’t know.  I’ve asked myself this question many times but I am too scared to find out.  Music has been a part of me ever since I was a kid so I don’t really know who I am without it.  

Is there anyone you would like to collaborate with?  Why?

Oooohhh lots!  If I was to shoot for the stars I would have to say K-Flay, Lorde, Jack White, The Middle Kids, Maggie Rogers, the list goes on…. 

What’s your advice to young people who want to make a career for themselves in the industry? 

Get good at the admin stuff and get back to people quickly.  Don’t wait until you’re ready, just do it.

Who’s the most interesting person you’ve worked with/met? 

I’ve been lucky enough to work and meet a few!  Someone that springs to mind though is Tibetan multi-instrumentalist, Tenzin Choegyal, who I had the pleasure of meeting at the Qld Music Awards one year.  After only a few minutes of conversation I felt so at peace.  He is a wonderful human.

Favourite hangover cure? 
Noodles.  A big bowl of brothy noodles.

Any plans for a tour on the cards?

I hope so!