A Chat with Noah Richardson (21.08.22)
With unique obscurity lingering in his ethereal pop style, singer-songwriter Noah Richardson is a sonic gem amidst pebbles – and you need to check him out! The US-based artist speaks with us about his debut album Dead To Me, what type of food he would be, future plans and more!
OSR: What and/or who inspired you to pursue a musical career?
Richardson: Honestly, as corny as it sounds, I had a bit of a rough childhood and I remember as a kid wanting to be a musician. Coming back to it at 20, I felt like I owed it to that 12-year-old kid to pursue it.
OSR: Is there a backstory or theme to your album Dead To Me?
Richardson: What’s funny to note actually is that I grew up in a funeral home (I swear I’m still kinda normal). This is kind of where I learned to sing and write music and I wanted to bring all this imagery into the album. For example, the cover art was taken at my house… in our own coffin. ?
OSR: Did you have any problems recording the album?
Richardson: It was so hard to stay patient once a song was finished. I remember finishing Dead To Me and wanting to release it like that day. Partially because I was still mad at the person it was about though. ?
OSR: Describe Noah Richardson as a person in one sentence.
Richardson: Being bipolar I find it sooo difficult to answer these questions honestly, I’m almost different every day.
OSR: What do you hope people take from your music?
Richardson: I found music to be my only friend in some cases, and sometimes a song understands you more than anyone ever could. I hope to provide that for people… music’s done that for me all my life.
OSR: Is Dead To Me a significant recording for you?
Richardson: 100%. Not only it being my debut album but really a time capsule of so many memories and things that have happened over the past year, good and bad. I’m beyond excited to share this with the world.
OSR: If you were a type of food, what food would you be?
Richardson: I would probably be a chicken parm. I really wish I was, to be honest. If I was ever hungry, I’d just take a nice chunk out of my arm.
OSR: Do you have future plans as a musician?
Richardson: I’m so excited, honestly. With shows coming up and being able to play all these songs live to people, I really can’t wait.
OSR: Do you have a message for our readers?
Richardson: Thank you so much for tuning in!!! Hope you got to know me a bit and make sure you check out my debut album Dead To Me!
Many thanks to Noah Richardson for speaking with us. For more from Noah Richardson check out his Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
