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Exclusive Interview with Elton Lee

Elton Lee is a visionary artist who seeks to tell stories through his music. With “Sentimental Curse,” he ventures into uncharted territories, blending instrumental prowess with narrative depth to create a truly unique listening experience. He took some time out from his busy schedule to answer a few questions for us.

Welcome, Elton. Please tell us about yourself, your music, and how being from Oklahoma City has influenced your music.

I was born in Roswell, New Mexico, and at a young age, I moved to Oklahoma. Growing up, my dad was a big influence on my music taste, introducing me to rock, country, and blues, while my mom taught me how to play guitar. As I got older, my musical influences ranged from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Megadeth; because of this, my music is not set on one genre. I think Oklahoma City has a very diverse and growing music scene, full of energy, that allows new artists to get noticed.

Your latest album is “Sentimental Curse.” Tell us about the project, how the concept came together, and the recording process.

“‘Sentimental Curse’ started as what was supposed to be a three-song EP. As time went on, I really got into instrumentals, then had the idea to tell a story through them, and at that point, three songs were not enough. Without lyrics, there is a freedom to where the listener’s mind can go. I try to use the song titles to guide the listener towards the theme of each song.

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What’s your favorite track on the album?

My favorite track on the album is probably ‘Shine’. The way that song came together was special. I also really enjoy Aodhan Mustain’s vocals on that one.

Live or studio, and why?

The album was studio-recorded. I am very lucky to have space at Onyx Studio to write and record music.

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What’s next on your schedule? Another album, tour?

At the moment, I am already working on writing for future projects. While doing so, I will eventually start looking for musicians and form a solid band to perform.

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