From Winning Cover Contests to releasing 3 projects in one year with a headline tour, Bronnie is paving her own way
Q: You recorded your debut EP “Social Rejex” in your bedroom, all while being in high school. Have you been making music for a long time? Or was it something you picked up in high school?
A: I wrote the songs in my room and then had them recorded by John Delf at Edge Recording Studios in Manchester, UK for my first EP. I started singing at age 8 in musical theatre but I didn't start writing songs until I was 16. I'm finally about to release 'Stay', the first song I ever wrote. The vibe of the song is different now but it will be fantastic to finally have that song published.
Q: How was it being the youngest and also the only non-American in the Ryan Secrest cover contest? Did any of the contestants impress you in particular?
A: It was really cool. I was the smallest artist at the beginning of the contest but people really got behind me week after week and I was so surprised when I finally won. There were some really talented people in that competition. I felt lucky to win.
Q: Did things change after you won the contest?
A: Yes, my social media following grew considerably and it was noticeable how many fans from overseas started following my music.
Q: Was Pop-Punk the first genre you chose to do, or were there other genres you tested out in the past?
A: I started out doing pop and pop rock covers but it was always my intention to move my sound towards rock and pop punk. It's good to introduce yourself to as wide an audience as possible in the early years so I dipped into a variety of songs in different genres. From a writing perspective it was always going to be pop punk, rock and relatable though.
Q: You just released your 3rd EP of the year. “Silent Misery” this past November. What was the inspiration behind that project?
A: I released two EP's in 8 weeks this fall. EP3 was Erase Me and that's full on pop punk rock influenced. But we went on to released EP4, a Christmas EP 8 weeks later. It's influenced by Tim Burton and shows different sides to Christmas. The title track "Silent Misery" is a tale of lost love and quite a serious rock ballad, whereas Modern Day Xmas! is a fun modern look at the excesses of the holiday season with, of course, that pop punk vibe. We also did a rock cover of What's This? from A Nightmare Before Christmas.
Q: What do you think it is about your music that attracts your fans?
A: I listen to them and talk to them on social media so I think I'm able to write lyrics that are relatable for a lot of people.
Q: How has it been balancing being on the road doing shows while putting out 3 projects in one year?
A: It's been hard work but we've managed to get the balance right I think. I work every day on either writing, recording, releasing songs, rehearsing or playing shows. And I always put hours aside every day to talk to fans on social media. But this is my dream and when you're lucky enough to have fans that will help you live your dreams, you have to embrace the opportunity you're given as an artist and work hard.
Q: Since you supported Little Mix for a date on their stadium tour, has it become easier to do smaller, more intimate shows?
A: I actually love intimate shows. A busy 200 cap venue is my favourite type of show. I love to be close to the fans. I love to feel that connection. Big shows are fun too but totally different.
Q: What should Philadelphia expect from a Bronnie live performance?
A: A mix of passion and aggression. I like the crowd to feel the passion and energy of my performances. I'm lucky enough to work with an awesome backing band in the US who really rock-out. I'm really excited for this headline show.
Q: Anything unusual about yourself or your music making that people don’t know, that you would want them to know?
A: Ooooh good question. Well I'm Welsh and I've visited 44 US states. I bet there aren't many Welsh people that have visited more states than that. Sorry if that's random. I just love visiting America and especially love playing my music here.
Q: You’ve had a really big year with your first headlining tour as well as putting out several projects. What’s next in 2019?
A: I'm starting with a big show in Amsterdam and the rest of the Geeks & Freaks Tour in the UK and I will release more music in 2019 than I've released in any other year of my career!
Thanks for the interview!
Check out this vlog from Bronnie’s Youtube page! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4laYkPgqIHU&authuser=0
By Walter Victor













