Words By Joey Rochert.
Thomas Cole is a New York City-based American actor, model, and music artist.
Hello, Thomas, ‘Late To Bloom’, a passionate release, what is the inspiration?
Thank you so much… it really is. “Late to Bloom” is actually inspired by one of my favorite artists, Ava Max.
During the peak of COVID, my best friends and I would hang out at my New York City apartment, drink rose on the rooftop, and dance to Ava Max. It was a unique opportunity in the sense that we had the time to really get to know ourselves, our passions, and our dreams.
Lyrically, I wrote a little bit about that feeling, while bringing in lots of metaphors for a dying garden, hanging on for dear life, and once given the resources to grow, it THRIVES!
Musically, Electropoint sprinkled in some 80s goodness and had some fun with the synths and drums. I’m very happy with how it turned out and the music video just drives the whole message home.
Does ‘Late To Bloom’ serve as a reminder to all to never give up?
Absolutely. It’s a reminder that your age doesn’t determine your ability to accomplish your dreams. I feel like we all feel this pressure to be able to completely define ourselves by a certain age, which is WILD to me because we are forever evolving, growing, and learning. It’s okay to move at your own pace. It’s never too late to grow into the flower you were meant to be.
What was it like working with Electropoint again?
Electropoint is my main man! I love working with him. He brings out my creativity while also harnessing his own, and, as a result, we make magic! As a new artist, he’s really helped guide and mentor me through the song-making process, setting my expectations and celebrating our hard work when it comes together as a complete project. At this point, I can’t see myself working with anyone else!
How do you know when a song is ready to sign off?
It’s just a feeling, you know? My process is pretty straightforward. I listen to the track a thousand times and start to hear melodies. I figure out what it is I want to say and how I want to say it. And it all kind of comes together. Sometimes I’ll sit with a song for months, making little tweaks here and there. Simultaneously, I’ll start thinking about the visuals. The cover art, the video, the teasers. Once those are lined up and ready to go, I feel confident the song is ready for release!
Do you have more releases planned for this year?
I sure do! You’ll hear one, maybe two new songs this year. We’re about to shoot a video for the next single. #StayTuned
Photo Credit: Thomas Cole.