Interview: Blank GC

A huge thanks to Blank GC for featuring me in this month’s edition of their magazine!! Check out the interview below, or at: 

http://blankgc.com.au/maximo-living-with-no-hesitation/

Gold Coast songwriter, producer, vocalist and keys player, Maximo has consolidated his reputation for original R&B and hip hop with his new single Hesitate.

The single is atmospheric and dynamic and provides a great new perspective for Maximo who is no stranger to the party anthem. Both in the studio and live his music is entertaining and engaging, with his live band bringing their own flavour to the songs with an acute sense of musicality. Whether it’s a night out or a night in Hesitate has got you covered. Jessie Ryan-Allen caught up with Maximo to get the scoop on Hesitate and his musical evolution.

Hesitate has a very distinctive sound and atmosphere. What kind of landscapes (in nature or otherwise) do you find inspiring?

It’s definitely different to any track I’ve made in the past. I actually wrote this song late one night driving home from a party, so in this case it was inspired by the surroundings on the way – imagine lonely streetlights in a cold, eerie fog.  Otherwise, I usually draw more from personal experiences and emotions.

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Review: Sounds of Oz

Thanks so much, Sounds of Oz! Check out their site to keep up to date with some of our homegrown talent!

“Bands like The Go-Betweens, The Saints, Powderfinger, and The Butterfly Effect helped cement Queensland’s reputation as the perfect breeding ground for rock bands. However, lately the Sunshine State is punching well above its weight when it comes to R&B music. Generally Australia doesn’t produce a lot of these artists, but acts like Bec Laughton, Travis Lee, and now Maximo are breaking the mould.

Maximo’s just hit the scene with his debut single “Hesitate.” It’s got some sexy lyrics and really interesting instrumentation. Noting that Maximo produced the track himself makes it all the more impressive.”

- See more at: http://www.soundsofoz.com/2015/02/09/maximo-shows-serious-skills-with-hesitate/#sthash.8qfwqRjE.gTNBToAF.dpuf

Review: All Unsigned

Thanks All Unsigned!!

“Maximo’s debut single ‘Hesitate‘ is an introspective track that highlights an inner conflict we all sometimes face – a resistance to the heart’s desires. Produced by Maximo himself, ‘Hesitate’ uses atmospheric textures to set the tone, with an undeniable hip hop groove at the heart.

Stream the Gritty, alternative R&B single below, which some may say is reminiscent of The Weeknd.”

http://allunsigned.com/maximo-debuts-self-produced-rb-single-stream-hesitate/