Heygregg

Tell us a little about where you are from.

Hi! I’m Heygregg, I’m from Italy. Right now, I’m working on a new song for the summer — something fresh, with lyrics that paint beautiful, vivid images.

What inspired Heygregg to start playing and making music?

I started playing the guitar when I was a kid. Then, during university, I began writing songs and performing around, more and more over time. Everything just came naturally, and here I am now. Waiting for a new track, more energetic than ever. Have you already listened to ‘Particolare’? My last song is available everywhere.

Who are Heygregg’s biggest musical influences?

When I was younger, my favourite artists were Nirvana, Blink-182, and for a while, even Slipknot — alongside Italian rap, which I followed closely. Then, during the indie boom around 2017, I started getting into a lot of Italian artists from that scene. One of my favourite albums in recent years has been Euphories by Videoclub. I fell in love with that French electro-pop sound, also thanks to M83. Lately, I’ve been getting into alternative and post-punk music from abroad. I’ve been listening to a lot of Provoker, Ekkstacy, ThxSoMch, Kxllswxtch, and Arden Jones.

What are your goals in the music industry or as an artist?

My goal is to keep creating music and enjoying every step of the process. It feels great to leave the studio knowing that my words have come to life. Every song tells a story.

Tell us about your creative process.

Usually, I start by listening to a few beats online from producers I know, or I just pick up my guitar and strum around until I find a nice melody. Then I focus on the lyrics — I write down whatever helps me perfectly describe the moment or the atmosphere I want to create. “Once the song comes together, I go to the studio and lay it all down. I rarely need to tweak the lyrics. Most of the time, I’m quite happy with how they turn out from the start.

 What is your all-time favourite song by another artist and why?

I’m not sure… maybe ‘Where Is My Mind’ by the Pixies or ‘Starman’ by David Bowie. I love the sound of both of these tracks.

What is the best advice you have either given or received in terms of music?

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve received is to not overthink things too much — to trust the first instinct, especially when writing. Music should feel natural. And one thing I always say to others is: don’t chase trends. Make what you love, and your sound will find its place.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

My proudest accomplishment is simply staying true to myself as an artist and continuing to create music I believe in, even when it wasn’t always easy. Every song I finish feels like a personal victory.

What’s been your most embarrassing moment so far?

When I arrived at the venue and the dance floor was empty, I ended up drinking two gin and tonics and then went back home. I had a 40-degree fever, so probably not my best night.