Versonic Music

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Indie rock band, fronted by critically acclaimed international award winning songwriter Stephen Connor. Versonic present shades of nostalgic, yet refreshing early 90’s Britpop with a twist. The Versonic sound has been described as "A lush pop rock experience with the kind of appeal that crosses national boundaries, and genres, to render an experience with global reach".

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music to me is everything. As a Songwriter, music provides me with a cathartic release to get my thoughts, ideas and creative energy flowing. I love the creative process of bringing a song idea to life from a very basic acoustic demo through to fully produced track. To then experience the buzz of performing these songs live with a full on rock guitar band has made a lifelong dream come true.

What is your music dream?

Success in the music business is relative to how you define success in your own mind. To some it might mean to sell out Wembley Stadium, but to me it means standing on a stage in a live music venue however big or small, and playing my music with my mates in a rock 'n' roll band. That's my dream.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

End poverty.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

T-Rex 20th Century Boy

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Oasis. Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.

What inspires you to make music?

I am inspired to make music every time I see someone with a guitar.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Everything will be alright in the end.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Nervous elation.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

More live music venues to perform in. More of a level playing field when it comes to mainstream radio airplay. Unless you are signed to a major label and/or have the luxury of a radio plugger the reality is that you will get nowhere.

What do you think of Drooble?

I have only recently discovered Drooble, but from what I have seen so far it is a great platform for sharing music and getting good honest feedback, as well as discovering lots of like-minded bands and artists and music lovers.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

I wish I could play my guitar better. I don't write or play anything with a B chord in it.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

I go to lot of gigs and champion a lot of the young upcoming indie bands that I know and share their journey on social media.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

A very thick skin and resilience to indifference. You have to make a lot of noise to get heard nowadays, and never give up trying. A lot of young musicians fall at the first hurdle because their expectations have been too high, or they have been badly advised.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Too many to choose from.