With new music now released in the form of an album, Adam Lanceley has released a new 10-track album entitled Sweeter Than Honey. The album follows his previous success with his 10 previous albums that have all been independently released by Adam himself.
What inspired you to create Sweeter Than Honey?
“Sweeter than Honey like the 2 albums before it was inspired by a girl who rekindled a desire for life in me. In 2019, The Rainbow’s Legacy was going to be my last album. I was finding everything a real effort, so much so that some of the tunes on it were from an unreleased album from many years before that I thought I’d lost. There were some songs on it that I regretted not having released & when I found some discs of it I thought I’d make an effort to record a few new ones to put with them to make up a new album. I was undergoing EMRT which had unlocked PTSD that had been undiagnosed & suppressed for a very long time. If it hadn’t been for her I’m not sure how I’d have coped with the trauma it being released had on me. Long story short, the next 3 albums were dedicated to her, the 1st having a ‘For You X’ dedication in the artwork, the 2nd a ‘Thank You X’ & Sweeter than Honey had the dedication in the album name. Another thing that prompted me to record it was that the sound engineer I worked with planned to retire last year. This had to be postponed for an extra 12 – 18 months though.”
Can you tell us more about your musical influences and how you created your unique sound?
“My musical influences stem from old school 60’s artists like The Beach Boys, Roy Orison & Elvis Presley. I suppose I create my sound from when I hear a variety of different music from different genres & blend elements that I like together.”
Do you have a track that shines out as a favourite to play live?
“I haven’t played live in so long what with lockdowns & suffering from anxiety conditions that cause extreme exhaustion, but ‘Back to your Door’ a very old tune that’s on The Rainbow’s Legacy was always a favourite.”
Does the songwriting process happen between you all?
“Songwriting for me is totally futile unless I’m in the right mood. If I’m not feeling it, it doesn’t happen!”
How would you describe your music to a potential fan?
“I would take other people’s descriptions of my music to describe it to a potential fan, such as a genre-fluid, exciting & unique sound with an old-school groove!”
Who would you love to collaborate on a project with?
“I think most of the people I’d like to collaborate with are dead! I’m not sure how easy to work with Brian Wilson would be, but I’d like to see what I could do with Mike Love.”
What does the future hold for you?
“I’m not sure what the future holds – I have enough trouble living in the present! I’d just like to be able to take it easy & see what happens.”