{"id":4779,"date":"2025-10-29T21:44:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T21:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2025\/10\/29\/eq-music-interview-with-stan-pratt\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T21:44:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T21:44:51","slug":"eq-music-interview-with-stan-pratt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2025\/10\/29\/eq-music-interview-with-stan-pratt\/","title":{"rendered":"EQ Music Interview with Stan Pratt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>In this EQ Music interview with <strong>Stan Pratt<\/strong>, we dive deep into the world of the London-based alt-pop provocateur, whose upcoming debut EP <em><strong>Introspectator<\/strong><\/em> blurs the line between intellect and irresistible pop. A former neuroscientist turned maximalist music maker, Stan crafts songs that balance tongue-in-cheek storytelling with emotional depth, where narcissists, dopamine chasers, and beautifully twisted characters collide under shimmering synths. From the irony of his \u201canti-romantic ballad\u201d \u201c<strong>Cry Me Rivers\u201d <\/strong>to the glitter-fuelled energy of his live shows, Stan proves that pop can be as smart as it is spectacular.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stan, congratulations on your upcoming debut EP\u00a0<em>Introspectator<\/em>! How does it feel to finally be releasing this collection of songs into the world?<\/strong><br \/>Thank you so much! On one hand, I\u2019ve been so excited and antsy to get these songs out as I\u2019ve had them stored away for 1-2 years, but on the other hand, now that the date is fast approaching, I\u2019m feeling pretty nervous about it. It\u2019s my first body of work I\u2019m putting out into the world as a solo artist, and one that I\u2019m so proud of, so I just hope ultimately, it\u2019s something that at least a few people love &amp; connect with.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your new single \u201c<strong>Cry Me Rivers\u201d<\/strong> is described as an \u201canti-romantic ballad.\u201d Can you tell us more about the irony and emotional tension behind the song?<\/strong><br \/>Of course! <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eqmusicblog.com\/listen-to-cry-me-rivers-by-stan-pratt\/\">\u201c<strong>Cry Me Rivers\u201d<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong> was a song I originally wrote the melody &amp; chords to with the intention of it becoming this kind of melancholic love song. However, when it came to writing the lyrics, I chose to completely flip the story on its head and write from the perspective of an incredibly unfeeling, almost psychopathic, person. The narrator has evidently done something to really hurt or upset someone close to them, and when this person confronts them, the narrator has this blas\u00e9 attitude about it. The song also takes a darker turn where there\u2019s an obvious shift in how the hurt friend or partner starts to beg the narrator to stay. I find it almost funny how the song sounds so dreamy but is really about this twisted sequence of events.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cry Me Rivers (Lyrics &amp; Visualiser)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4inXoI-kPBg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ve got a fascinating background \u2014 a neuroscientist turned alt-pop artist! How has your study of the brain influenced your songwriting and creative process?<\/strong><br \/>It has definitely influenced it a lot as I was developing my songwriting style alongside studying at university. I wrote <strong>\u201cCry Me Rivers<\/strong>\u201d during my final year exams \u2013 songwriting was a great form of procrastination! While the course was obviously a lot more scientific &amp; mathematical, it did also open my mind up to how differently people experience the world and each other due to their brain chemistries. This is why I so often write about psychopaths or narcissists, and how differently they respond to others and their environment. I\u2019ve always been so fascinated by human behaviour &amp; perception, so neuroscience just helped me understand that more, and consequently influenced what I wrote about.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Each of your songs feels like a story or character study \u2014 from the narcissist in\u00a0\u201cJe Ne Sais Quoi\u201d\u00a0to the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eqmusicblog.com\/listen-to-dopamine-beast-by-stan-pratt\/\">\u201cdopamine monster\u201d<\/a><strong> in\u00a0\u201cDopamine Beast.\u201d\u00a0How do you come up with these personas, and do you see parts of yourself in them?<\/strong><br \/>My usual approach to songwriting is that I like to choose a completely unique and specific topic or story for every song. Because of this, they often become these, as you say, \u2018character studies\u2019 as I like to use songwriting as a way to develop a greater understanding of the world and people around me. This again ties in with why I wanted to study neuroscience, as I like to understand how personalities, feelings, behaviours, and relationships can differ so much between individuals. What I\u2019ve found through writing about these different instances is how I can always relate on some level to them. While I like to think I\u2019m far from a cheating narcissist, I think writing these songs has helped me realise how much everyone can relate to stories that are so far from their own experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Introspectator<\/em>\u00a0has been described as \u201cwhere intellect and irresistible alt-pop collide.\u201d What do you hope listeners will take away from this EP?<\/strong><br \/>As with all my music, I hope that after the first listen, the songs get stuck in people\u2019s heads, because I LOVE a good hook. I also hope that when people return to it, they can dissect the lyrics and have fun with figuring out what story each song is trying to tell. I also would love for people to project their own experiences &amp; feelings onto this EP, as like I mentioned before, I feel like it\u2019s actually very easy to find parts of you in someone else\u2019s story or perspective. That\u2019s what I love about these songs, as I feel like they can connect anyone to even the most villainous of people!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stan Pratt - Dopamine Beast (Lyrics &amp; Visualiser)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6WwARQ6M0G4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ve been praised for your \u201cmaximalist pop with an alternative edge.\u201d What does\u00a0<em>maximalist pop<\/em>\u00a0mean to you, and how do you balance theatrics with authenticity?<\/strong><br \/>Maximalist pop to me means big, unapologetic production paired with catchy melodies that play on loop in your head for days after listening. I feel like it\u2019s so often made out that great narratives can\u2019t exist in these big pop anthems, which I\u2019ve always found really strange. This is why for years my approach to songwriting has been to always write about something that isn\u2019t often addressed in pop music. It\u2019s actually very easy and simple to do \u2013 just write a great story and pair it with a great hook. I think it\u2019s something that more pop stars are starting to do now, which is very encouraging to see.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ve mentioned your love for 80s icons like Cocteau Twins, Kate Bush, and New Order. Who are some of your biggest\u00a0musical influences, and how have they shaped your sound?<\/strong><br \/>I\u2019ve actually only relatively recently fallen into the grandiose, camp, unapologetic time that was 80s. As my sound started to develop, I started to listen to a lot more music from this era, as I feel like it really reflects the personality of the music I want to make. However, when I was a lot younger, I was a lot more limited in what I liked to listen to. I often note my biggest influence as <strong>Marina &amp; The Diamonds<\/strong>, as <strong><em>Family Jewels<\/em><\/strong> first showed me how individual and experimental \u2018pop\u2019 music can be. From there I started listening to a wider breadth of popular music that influenced my sound \u2013 such as <strong>Kavinsky<\/strong>, <strong>Declan Mckenna<\/strong>, <strong>Daft Punk<\/strong>, <strong>Bee Gees<\/strong>, <strong>Imogen Heap<\/strong>, <strong>St Vincent<\/strong> etc. I also remember when <strong>Billie Eilish<\/strong> blew up in 2019 and how much hope it gave me, as suddenly there was this darker alternative sound dominating the charts. It equipped me with the mindset that even though I make pop music, I should feel free to challenge &amp; push myself within it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your live performances \u2014 from Brighton\u2019s Alternative Escape to headlining The Troubadour \u2014 seem to be full of glitter, energy, and emotion. What does performing live mean to you as an artist?<\/strong><br \/>I feel like those descriptors are perfect! Performing live is definitely one of the most important things to me in terms of my artistry. I\u2019ve loved performing since I can remember, like when I would blast <strong>Girls Aloud<\/strong> during a family function and force everyone to sit and watch me dance to it. I think I\u2019ve really recently started to reconnect with the confidence and fun that much younger version of me had. So, the fact that I now get to have a larger group of people watch me do essentially the same thing, but to my own songs that I wrote myself is just mental. I also think it\u2019s so fun to make someone\u2019s night, and I always aspire to do that by getting everyone dancing and joining in. It\u2019s an amazing way to connect with each other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You describe your\u00a0music\u00a0as \u201cfun and campy,\u201d but also full of depth. How do you navigate that duality in your art and persona?<\/strong><br \/>Like I kind of said earlier, I think those 2 things can entirely coexist. Why can\u2019t an upbeat, fun pop song cover a darker topic? That being said, I do like to have my moments where I slow things down and get a little more honest or vulnerable. These are some of my favourite songs that I haven\u2019t yet shared with the world. However, for me it\u2019s important for these deeper cuts to exist alongside my more sarcastic up-tempo music, as showing both sides is important to me and my music.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have any parting words for\u00a0EQ\u00a0Music\u00a0Blog readers?<\/strong><br \/>Well if you\u2019ve made it this far, thanks so much for sticking around and caring about what I have to say haha! If you want to hear more, you can presave my EP <strong><em>Introspectator<\/em><\/strong> which comes out on 13<sup>th<\/sup> November. I also have some very exciting announcements coming up alongside it, so make sure you follow me on Insta or join my mailing list to not miss a thing! But for now, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ents24.com\/london-events\/troubadour\/stan-pratt\/7384220\">London \u2013 goers keep 29<sup>th<\/sup> November pencilled in your diary<\/a><\/strong>\u2026 Thank you so much guys for having me! It\u2019s been a blast \u263a<\/p>\n<p>With his distinctive mix of brains, boldness, and unapologetic flair, <strong>Stan Pratt<\/strong> is redefining what it means to be an alt-pop artist in 2025. <em><strong>Introspectator<\/strong><\/em> is more than a debut \u2014 it\u2019s an invitation into a world of dazzling camp, sharp wit, and emotional honesty, wrapped in hooks that stay with you long after the first listen. Don\u2019t miss out on this rising star\u2019s journey \u2014 follow Stan at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stanthepratt\/\">@stanthepratt<\/a><\/strong> and get ready for the release of <em><strong>Introspectator<\/strong><\/em> on <strong>November 13th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '542925260223011');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eqmusicblog.com\/eq-music-interview-with-stan-pratt\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this EQ Music interview with Stan Pratt, we dive deep into the world of the London-based alt-pop provocateur, whose upcoming debut EP Introspectator blurs the line between intellect and irresistible pop. 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