I was just recently turned on to Ron Pope, even though he has been on the music grind for some time now. His music has a very mellow, pop, singer/songwriter style that is extremely addicting, and recently, he released his new project Atalanta, which is an album you can listen to the whole way through and be completely satisfied. Every song has a unique sound, which makes it flow very well. I highly recommend checking out Atlanta here. My favorite song by the man is "One Grain of Sand" which you can listen to below. I had a chance get a little interview in with Mr. Pope:

What is your earliest memory of being a musician or wanting to be a musician? (Mine was singing Brittany Spears into a hair brush microphone for my Mom when I was 7 years old,)

I remember being really young and riding around in my father's car singing along to the radio at the top of our lungs. My brother, my father, and I...we used to do that all the time. If you put the three of us in a car and the right song comes on, I bet we'd still start singing.

If you could meet one historical figure, who would they be and why?

I think it would be interesting to have a face to face conversation with someone who tried to rule the world, so if I had to choose one person, I'd probably pick Alexander The Great. I'd say Bob Dylan, because he did conquer the world, but I don't think I'd be able to talk if we were in the same room.

Who are your musical inspirations?

They're pretty broad, because I do so many different things. Albert King, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, The Band, U2, Hendrix, Springsteen, Clapton, Radiohead, Counting Crows...it's a gigantic list that kind of goes on forever. Recently, I've found myself really inspired by Arcade Fire and Dawes.

What is your favorite alcoholic drink (I feel like this can tell you a lot about a person)?

These days, I always order a double Jameson on the rocks. 

We love your song "Atlanta". Can you tell us a little about what that song is about?

Thank you. All of the songs on my "Atlanta" album really point their focus at people in transition. Travelers, lost people, lovers on the way out, lovers on the way in, a woman who just lost her mother, a man who just lost his job...I'm focused on those moments in people's lives where change puts everything into a spin. 

You just released your album Atlanta. What's next for Ron Pope?

I'm on tour to promote the "Atlanta" album for most of this year. I'll also being taking a few weeks off to record another album with my other project, The District, so I'll be busy non-stop until December. Should be a great year!

Big thanks to Ron Pope for taking the time to talk with us. Show the man some love and purchase his album Atlantic. I highly recommend it, seeing as I have had it on repeat all week. 

Purchase Atlanta Here