Seth

These are the days of myspace, iTunes, home recordings and the internet: offering anything you need to know at the press of a button. In the wake of technological progression, a new generation of business savvy musicians has emerged characterised by independence and an autonomous, do-it-yourself approach to recording and publishing. Indie is their title. I am one of them.It would be expected of such a musician as I to tell you that I am the ‘next big thing’ a ‘singer/songwriter or ‘something you’ve never heard before’ but I am far better at just being me. I am a dickhead at times. I am funny. I am creative. I admire stupidity. I am unassuming and I am a real person just as you are.I have been kindly placed in the genres of Jason Mraz and in contrast Craig David. Even the old school of Ricki Lee Jones "Chuck E's In Love" and The Beatles have been honourable comparisons (regards to mum and dad's record collection and cover band repertoire). The obtrusive truths of Alanis Morrisette reeled me in as an adolescent and the innocence of Hanson kept me clean. Still, in my opinion, intelligent pop and soul is prevalent in all. It has been mentioned that I sound like smooth silk and velvet or a sweet, viscid fluid. Throw in a misfortunate experience or two and the greater blessings in life and you have me. Piano and guitar are my weapons of choice and you are my target. Ka Boom!Lyrically I speak of social, philosophical and religious views from an intellectual and emotional standpoint and on the flip side I write about love and simplicity. Musically, I love the raw, unaltered and gusty instrumentation of the 60's & 70's. In all, I love music that arouses curiosity. I love music that is not afraid to question. I love music that tackles the very essence of life and brings it to the foreground of human awareness. That is what I do best; make people aware. I desire to carry people to the point where they start searching for clues, or details, or explanations. This is who I am. Fearfully and wonderfully made.My name is Seth Haapu, I am 22 and I write my own songs.Debut EP - 'The Painter' out now!