His musical influences are every bit as eclectic as his geographical background, result in songwriting that isn’t particularly beholden to any one form.
Hang Time, released this year on Joyful Noise, continues his explorations, and a focus on deconstructing the fundamental elements of popular music, be it Salif Keita or Blink-182.
In a wide-ranging conversation, Noel discussing near manic bouts of songwriting and freedom that comes with never learning the rules.