Attitude Magazine

CALLING THE TUNE

I moved to London about eight years ago to pursue a career as a singer/songwriter, which is still in motion. I’ve worked mainly in queer hospitality jobs. I never expected a music career to happen overnight, especially considering I started transitioning not long after I moved here and that took over.

Everything I write about in my songs is based on what I’ve lived through. I have a lot of unreleased music (which isn’t just about penis), about growing up, my identity and comforting my inner child. It’s just a lot more difficult to publish that kind of material.

I was surprised that I found it difficult to compose while recovering from my SRS (sex reassignment surgery) in May. I had literally just got everything that I had ever wanted and then blank! Gradually, things have picked up again, and now I can

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