Saint Raymond, AKA 18-year-old Nottingham-born Callum Burrows is a young lad aiming for the stars. He’s just announced a new Young Blood EP due out Jan 5th and he’s just been named as the support for Haim’s sold out UK tour.
2013 has been one
roller coaster year for Saint Raymond. His self-penned, independently released
debut ‘Escapade EP’ shot up the iTunes album chart upon release in May with
lead track ‘Fall At Your Feet’ promoted as iTunes Single of the Week.
Undoubtedly one of the hottest rising acts in the UK, we caught up with the man himself whilst he was recording his album in sunny LA, he had this to say:
Hi Callum, first off what is it like
being announced for such a major tour with Haim?
It’s pretty exciting; I am really looking forward
to this tour. Will be great to travel around and open up for Haim. The
whole thing is sold out as well so the crowds should be fairly
lively!
You’re only young, was the
choice to change from education to music a hard one?
Well, mine was kind of easy, I lasted a whole hour at college! I did well at school but as
soon as I knew I wanted to do music I lost interest in education.
Who are your main
influences when writing?
My influences are quite wide, I was brought up on a
lot of different styles- from Oasis to dance music, so I take quite a wide
variety of musical styles when writing.
What are the general themes
of the upcoming album?
How does it feel to travel
to LA to record your debut?
It's amazing to get an opportunity to come out here
to write and work with some great people (plus it's super hot)
What is the ultimate goal
for you?
Just make a really strong record, I'm a big believer that the music does the
talking and a lot of artists forget that, so I want to make sure I take my
time but put out something I'm really happy with and proud of.
If you had to collaborate
with any artist dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Well I would have loved to have spent some time in
a room with The Beatles back in the day!
How does it feeling having
people like Zane Lowe being one of your fans?
It's really amazing. I've always listened to Zane
especially to hear about new artists and now to know I'm on of those he's
supporting, it's great
People’s music taste
usually comes from what they listened to as a kid, what did you listen to?
I'm still Oasis mad but also I listened to a lot of
acoustic stuff and then got in to guitar bands like The Kooks etc
Where would you like to see yourself in
5 years time?
I'd like to see myself with a couple of albums out
and played some really big shows but most importantly, having fun with it all.
The moment when it becomes too
serious is when it loses what it's all about for me.
I reckon big things are destined for this guy and
it seems like Callum is just going with the flow and enjoying himself. He’s a nice guy too and it’s rare you find
them in the music business these days. Best of luck to him I say!
Saint Raymond will support Haim around Europe, the
UK dates are below:
December 2013:
4th- Norwich, UEA
4th- Norwich, UEA
5th- Birmingham, HMV
Institute
6th-Leeds,
Metropolitan University
8th- Manchester, Ritz
9th- London, Forum
10th-London, Forum
12th- Glasgow, ABC
13th- Dublin, The
Academy