Q&A: Just Who Is This Roy Robertson Character?

Earlier this week we marveled at the recent emergence of local song-and-dance man Roy Robertson, from his addition to the ever-growing NX35 lineup, being featured on this past week's local Edge show, and showing up in several local blogs. All this newfound attention has come so unexpectedly, it has caused many of our Tweeps and SubEx commenters to ask us just where this so-called Roy Robertson character came from. In this quick and painless Q&A we shoot Mr. Robertson some oddly-phrased third-person quandries in order to answer this very question.

SubEx: Who is this Roy Robertson character?
Roy Robertson: This Roy Robertson character is a musician, composer and producer. I write, perform, record and mix everything. I also draw the pictures and design the artwork.

SE: Where is he from?
RR: I'm from a lot of places. I was born in TX but moved overseas and around the US for most of my life.

SE: Where has he been the last few years?
RR: I've been in Midlothian, Ireland, Austin and Denton in the last 2 years.

SE: And where does he currently reside?
RR: I am living in Denton at the moment, in a wonderful little blue and white house.

SE: What is his musical background?
RR: I began playing music at 15 after my sister quit trying to learn the guitar and gave it to me. I taught myself for the most part and began to write songs.

SE: So why am I just now hearing about him?
RR: I usually don't email people to listen to my music.

SE: What projects is he currently working on?
RR: I'm always recording and writing. I've got tons of songs, plus that many more demos and instrumentals. Right now I'm rehearsing my band for our upcoming shows, and getting ready to record an EP and LP this spring. One of which will be out this summer.

SE: Who are his biggest influences?
RR: The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Mars Volta and Sufjan Stevens.

SE: How did he put his band together?
RR: Most of them are people I only know from musical projects. They are the kind folks who help me play live.

SE: Where does he see himself in 2 years?
RR: I have never thought about that... I suppose a few albums older.

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