Welcome to the feature where we talk to musicians about some of their favourite things about the industry. Today we speak to the musician Irian Darkwood. They have new music called Greensleeves which has recently been released. Today we find out the answer to some of Irian’s favourite things.

What is your Favourite:

Song you have written

I of course love all of my songs, but if I had to choose, I think it would be Light at The End of The Tunnel ( stay tuned for that release)

Lyric:

Visions of battles fought and won, In the soul’s citadel, where strength is spun. ( from That Secret Place)

Musician:

I love Lzzy Hale, she’s a big inspiration for me.

Film or television show:

My favourite film: Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring. My favourite TV show: Chicago Fire

Item to take with you on tour

I have a stuffed frog, he’s my Anxiety Buddy ha # instrument. I don’t play it well anymore, but, I do have a trumpet

Song to play live

My live experience so far has vern karaoke, so, my favourite song there is Skid Row’s Youth Gone Wild

Album by another musician

Skid Row’s ‘ Skid Row’

Era for music

I am a real fan of the 80’s and 90’s

Part of making a record:

I love just disappearing into the music while I record

Thing about performing at festivals:

I only ever did one really and it was on the spot ha, but, I really enjoyed meeting new people and feeling like part of the ‘ family’

Quote

Be brave, even if you’re not, pretend to be, no one can tell the difference ( Winston Churchill)

Thing about the music industry at the moment

I really love how it’s like a big family, most are very supportive, and you kind of feel like you’re at the cool kids table.

Thing about this year so far?

My trip to Sweden, we made the video for Greensleeves there, it’s such a beautiful place.