Charly Semark has taken the UK by storm and has smashed through straight to the top of the US charts. On the brink of her first UK tour she is up bright and early to meet up with UNCUT. The pop perfectionist journeys down to The Palm hotel in Lancaster Square, London. Her new single ‘Destruction’ is out on 11th November and her new album will be released in the first week of December. Could this fresh faced sensation be the biggest breakout artist of the year? We chat to her and find out!
So Charly, we’ve listened to your new single ‘Destruction’ and it is fantastic! How did you come up with the name and the song itself?
Thank you! (She blushes) The song really did not take me long to write if I’m honest as I had been working on it for quite a few months at the point that I was lucky enough to be scouted for a record deal one night when I was out in London performing at a local pub! The support from my family, friends and fans has been fantastic and I can honestly say that I could not have got to this stage without them! I’m absolutely loving what I’m doing right now, and am so thankful for the opportunities I have been given. I have stayed committed to my songs from the start – they are all from my own personal experience so they’re very close to my heart. You can’t be afraid to share your songs; you just have to believe in yourself.
Here at UNCUT we have been told only a small amount about your tour in a few weeks, can you tell us about your plans beyond this?
Well I am so excited to kick-start my tour in Manchester Arena especially because this was where I went to my first gig and it’s a dream come true to think that in a few weeks i will be up on that stage tracing the footsteps of my music idols! I am training very hard at the moment for the tour and working out a lot more in the gym much to my reluctance! (She laughs) so at this moment I think I will be taking a short break after the tour. Everything’s just so crazy recently – all the press releases, interviews, appearances and costume fittings I never know where to begin when trying to explain! I think we’ll just have to see how the tour goes and how the fans receive the songs from my new album – you can’t always be lucky the third or fourth song to have such a successful reception so I’m hoping for the best.
That sounds brilliant for someone who likes to keep busy! How do you like to celebrate your success?
My idea of a brilliant night out is loads of mates and great music! We like to hit the main clubs and bars. I love getting absorbed in the bright lights and music – we all love the lively atmosphere in the most popular places. They are expensive at times but it’s well worth it once we’re inside! I often get recognised at some of the more high profile places, and that’s a fantastic feeling. I thought I would find it overwhelming but it has become a big part of the evening and helps me to really interact with my fans. I am just loving how everything is going currently and can’t wait to travel this year hopefully further afield – I’ve heard the basements in Malia are amazing.
Some of our UNCUT club representatives have admitted to seeing you and about recently so you really are becoming a regular on the London club scene! Did you know from a young age that this is the sort of career you wanted to aspire to?
Hmm, I can’t honestly say I began singing until I got into secondary school! When I was younger I used to want to be a police woman so it’s quite a change (She laughs). After I begun singing I began writing my own songs. They began as poetry, however when I began to learn the guitar when I was eleven I re-wrote the poems as songs. Writing songs was my way of getting away from all the stresses and pains of everyday life! When I began my exams at sixteen I had to really cut back on the time I spent writing songs, so I began to pick it up again when I started my A-levels. I knew from the time I started writing songs that I had a big desire to perform them one day. My dad used to be a pub landlord – The Sheep Dog – and he used to hold open mic nights for anyone who had a burning desire to share songs they had written. I am so thankful for the opportunities that came from those small town performances as they lead to me being discovered in larger clubs in London! Although I believe not everyone will have these opportunities – it is never impossible if you don’t stop believing!
We’re sure you would have made a smashing police woman, however stick to performing for now! Who would you say has been your main inspiration?
Definitely Katy Perry. Although she’s American so a different style of artist to myself I believe she is fabulous! She is a brilliant role model and has a real connection with her fans. We fall into the same genre of songs, and we both write our songs from personal experiences.
Today in the photo shoot you seem at ease and like you were having a lot of fun! Are you enjoying the publicity side of being a new and upcoming artist in the industry?
I loved the photo shoot today. I prefer simple clothes – good quality jumpers and cardis and pieces that really go the distance and last a long time. Most of the time I am just chilling and relaxing at home in sweatpants so it’s quite an adjustment to have the opportunity to get all made up and wear glamorous clothes! Normally I hate having my photo taken, but now it feels like work. All the work I’ve been doing these past few weeks is about promoting my album and tour so I’m having to find a connection between the music itself and the style I portray with myself.
Your tour dates have already been released; it must be such an exciting experience! Here at UNCUT we can’t wait to hear about your next moves after your tour. Sounds like you’re having a fantastic time and it certainly is nowhere near coming to an end yet. We can’t wait to catch up with you soon after your tour has finished and see how everything’s going – good luck!
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