"I'm kind of analytical when it comes to songwriting. I sit down and obsess over it." S2 EP14 with Robert John Hope

In this episode of Can’t Find My Way Home, I was joined by Robert John Hope. Rob is an Irish, Berlin based singer/songwriter whose music is rooted in ambient folk and alternative pop/rock. We sat down and chatted about both his expat and musical journey so far. As frontman of Irish outfit Senakah, Robert spent 8 years touring America and Europe both with the band and as a solo artist, releasing two albums to critical acclaim. With three top 20 chart hits in Ireland under his belt, he travelled to the US playing close to 300 shows in over 40 states, taking in legendary venues such as the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood and the Boulder Theatre, as well as the South By Southwest Festival. In April, 2021 he released his debut solo album - "Plasticine Heart” recorded on a ship in Berlin’s Treptower Park, to great reviews. Rob details how the constant touring made him a better musician, as well as the ups and downs that it entails. We talk about visual accompaniments, soundscapes and musical styles for the new album, as well as finding out more about the fantastic lead song on the album. Rob recalls how working with Noel Hogan (Cranberries guitarist) helped elevate and develop his approach to recording new material. Rob will also be recording in Berlin’s famous Hansa Studios for his next project, later this year. The Top 5 features Peter Schilling, Big Thief, Tennis, being disappointed by Modest Mouse, all this and what it’s like to play at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Let’s get right to it...Robert John Hope Follow Rob here https://www.robertjohnhope.com/ https://youtu.be/nalZMMrPwUo Can’t Find My Way Home https://linktr.ee/cantfindmywayhome