After making some serious noise on the new music scene last year, Somerset’s Harri Pick recently returned for 2024 with her explosive new single ‘Call Back Home’.

Bringing back more of that bold and anthemic energy she has been known to conjure, ‘Call Back Home’ sees her returning in fine form throughout. So with the new single doing the rounds, we caught up with her to discuss her origins and influences over the years.

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Can you tell us a bit about your musical background and how you got started in music?

I actually didn’t start singing until I was in secondary school! Hilariously, a teacher asked for someone to sing Rolling in the Deep by Adele and I offered even though I had never sung before…I didn’t do the song any justice but I realised I really enjoyed singing and haven’t stopped! 

What are some of your biggest musical influences, both past and present?

It would have to be Florence and the Machine. Florence was the first artist I saw live when I was around 12-13 and I was just mesmerised by her voice! I would also say Stevie Nicks, Sam Fender and Paramore.

Are there any specific artists or bands that have had a significant impact on your music style or approach?

I’d probably say that my music is influenced a lot by Sam Fender and Stevie Nicks. I just think their lyricism is so well thought and raw – I think I just resonate a lot with relatable songs. With some of my past songs I did way too much overthinking on what I was writing about but this time around with Call Back Home I didn’t overthink (too much!) and just wrote what I wanted to write. 

Could you share any memorable moments or experiences that have shaped your musical journey so far?

I was playing a gig in ‘The Dublin Castle’ in London and it was a full crowd. I’d never played there before and the band and I just had the absolute best time. As we came off stage this group of American girls came up to me and asked for a photo and some merch. It was the strangest feeling and all I could do was laugh because it had never happened before.

How do you express your personal experiences and identity through your music?

I’ve always struggled with writing about personal experiences through music. All of the songs I’ve written do have a meaning to them and a story behind them but sometimes I do feel like I have to make them a little more cryptic so it’s not super obvious as to what the real story is. With Call Back Home and my next single I’ve gotten over the fear and it’s been so much more of an enjoyable process, writing with my friend Billy who has been the best and has made me feel so much more comfortable putting my story and identity into these tracks. 

Have you faced any challenges or obstacles as a female musician, and if so, how have you overcome them?

I won’t lie, it’s definitely something that I have found frustrating. In the indie scene, it seems that my male counterparts are really successful – it’s something that I try not to take much notice of. Instead I try to focus on artists like Baby Queen who’ve been killing it! 

Are there any particular themes or messages that you aim to convey through your music?

Each of my songs all have a different meaning and message. I wouldn’t necessarily say that any are linked. My new single is all about a relationship coming to an end and reflecting on it and perhaps saying things I didn’t have the guts to say at the time. 

Can you talk about your creative process and how you go about writing and producing your music?

I recently started collaborating with Billy who has a studio in Devon. He mentioned he had a demo he had been working on and sent it my way and I instantly knew it had to be my next single. Within 2 days I had written the lyrics and recorded the vocals! I’d like to say every song is the same but we’re quite chaotic people when it comes to writing so each song so far has come about a little differently. My process is usually a lot of noodling around with a bunch of ideas until something sticks. 

How do you hope your music will resonate with your audience, especially with other aspiring female musicians?

I hope people listen to my music and find them fun and allow themselves to feel the rage! I know some of my songs are a bit angry…or sad but I want the audience to also see the sarcastic side and join in. With other female musicians I just want them to feel free in allowing themselves to pour their own feminine rage into everything they do and create – I just love it!

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Listen to Harri Pick’s new single ‘Call Back Home’ below.