Born from grief, healing, and raw honesty, this interview with Block dives into the emotional core of “Firefly” and Love Crash, exploring loss, creativity, and the journey back into the light.
1. What inspired the deeply personal story behind your latest single “Firefly”?
The song is about my brother Michael. And also about many of my other friends who have been lost to the disease of addiction. It was one of those songs that just came out fully formed, Channeled from the ethers.
2. How did the emotional journey you experienced influence the overall direction of Love Crash?
The songs on Love Crash came out of a very cracked open time for me. Frankly, I was a mess. All sorts of childhood abandonment issues came out to play. I knew I was in a dark place. But I had faith I would get out of it. I figured I would take the opportunity to document what I saw down there: that’s where these songs came from.
3. What does this new album represent for you at this stage of your career?
It’s a real celebration. I’m enjoying having another opportunity to share my music. I didn’t see it happening. And I’m so grateful that it has.
4. How do you stay authentic while gaining recognition from Rolling Stone and Apple Music?
All I have to offer is my experience and point of view. One person’s point of view. As soon as I start thinking about trying to write something with a specific goal in mind, I lose my center.
5. What was it like collaborating with Chris Kuffner and Blake Morgan on this project?
They were fantastic. I really needed them both. Chris helped me in the first stage of spontaneous, uninhibited creation and Blake helped craft the chaos into a coherent sound. Polar opposites, but both necessary!
6. What can fans expect from your upcoming U.S. tour and the live performance of these new songs?
Of course I’ll be playing songs from Love Crash. But I’ll also be playing songs from my catalogue. It’s been fun to listen to some of my old albums, it’s been a long road and there’s lots of music so I’m looking forward to sharing it on stage.
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