JOE’s Song Of The Day #587: Pete Higgins – ‘Circadian Rhythm & Blues’

Pete Higgins writes music because he has to.

A native of Boyle, Roscommon, but now living in Galway city, Pete Higgins is consumed with writing music. Once a melody enters his head, he has to capture it, mould it or it will consume his thoughts for the rest of the day. The results of this constant melodic moulding can be heard in his debut single ‘Circadian Rhythm & Blues’ - the title track from his recently released debut album. Pete has written music as long as he has been able to play music. His songs are rooted in an acoustic foundation and build in layers to create a sound that serves the melody. The Atlantic Ocean is the inspiration for his lyrics in that it is always present and ever-changing, - “I see the ocean every day from my bedroom window and it changes colour and texture continuously, its ebbs and flows always remind me of the ups and downs of modern day life”, he said. The daily strive to be a well-adjusted adult in today’s world also plays a large role in his lyrics. “So many songs have been written about love - the only way to not add to the many clichés out there is to speak honestly”. https://youtu.be/mdknjemVsSA Clip via Pete Higgins Drawing on the Alt-Country sound of Ryan Adams along with the electro-synth leanings of Sufjan Stevens, Pete Higgins is not content to stay squarely in one genre. “The song dictates what direction it goes in, I try to follow the melody to wherever it sits most comfortably.” You can keep up to date with the career of Pete via his Facebook page right here.