Ever wondered what music your favourite band listens to? What songs inspire the best songwriters?
In this feature, we’ll speak to some of HOT VOX’s favourite new artists on the gigging scene and find out what songs shaped them to be the musicians and artists they are today and what’s on their Spotify Playlist.
Today’s playlist is curated by Ritho
Ritho is a 23 year old British indie, dream pop artist based in London. Creating deeply introspective songs, his honest lyricism revolves around everyday experiences in your early twenties. Ritho’s music is built upon recurring themes of dissociation and daydreaming, offering escapism and providing listeners with a safe space where overthinkers and dreamers can find comfort. The multi-instrumentalist uses songwriting as a way to cope with the challenges he faces in his daily life, finding solace in the process of creating, and allowing his music to express his innermost thoughts and feelings.
Who is Ritho? For those that don’t know you, describe your act in just a few sentences.
Ritho is an Alternative Artist who writes about ‘THEA’ and ‘QUINN’ – two alter egos he created to make sense of his mind.
Playlist Songs
Song from the first album you ever bought/listened to?
First album I ever bought was ‘THE END’ by the Black Eyed Peas (Meet me half way)
A song you wish you had written?
Signed, sealed, delivered (I’m yours)
A song that inspires you?
The kiss of Venus (Dominic Fike)
Last song you purchased?
The Clancy Vinyl (Twenty One Pilots – Lavish)
A song that makes you feel nostalgic?
Misery Business – paramore
Your favourite sing-along song in the shower?
Slow it down – Benson Boone
A song that confirmed your love for music?
Blackbird – Beatles
A song you put on when getting ready for a big night out?
Rumble – Fred Again, Skrillex
The song do you put on repeat if you’ve just had your heart broken?
Orange Juice – Noah Kahan
Your worst guilty pleasure song?
Midnight memories – One Direction