“Mirror Mirror” feels like one of your hardest and most energetic releases to date. What was the original spark behind the record?
The original idea actually came from hearing the vocal. It immediately grabbed my attention and I remember thinking, “Damn, that’s a good hook.” Once we started building around it, the track naturally developed into something with a lot of energy and attitude.
Working with David Forbes helped take it to another level. We both wanted something that would hit hard in a club or festival but still have a hook people would remember long after they’ve left the dancefloor..
The vocal hook is instantly memorable. What was it about that “mirror mirror on the wall” vocal that grabbed you?
It’s one of those vocals that everyone recognises instantly. There’s a familiarity to it, but at the same time it sounds fresh in the context of a hard dance record.
For me, a great vocal doesn’t need to be complicated. It just needs to connect. The second I heard it, I knew people would be singing it back, and that’s always a good sign.
This is your debut release on Hannah Laing’s doof label. What does being part of the doof movement mean to you as an artist?
It’s a huge honour! Hannah and the whole doof team have built something really exciting in a relatively short space of time.
What I like about the movement is that it doesn’t feel restricted. It’s energetic, fun and focused on bringing people together through music. To have my first release on the label alongside someone like David Forbes is something I’m really proud of.
The journey actually started a couple of years ago when I met Hannah at ADE. I then opened for her in Australia at The Vault, and since then she’s gone on to support multiple tracks of mine while travelling the world.
Now we’re releasing on doof together. It’s all grown very naturally, which makes it even more special. Hannah is also just a genuinely beautiful person, and it’s always refreshing chatting with her.
Hannah has already been supporting the track in her sets. How much does that kind of backing mean when you’re releasing music?
It means a lot. When an artist of Hannah’s level is playing your music, it’s a massive vote of confidence. More importantly, she genuinely believes in the record. In this industry, that kind of support can introduce your music to thousands of people who might never have heard it otherwise. I’m incredibly grateful for that.
You’re a three-time Speedway World Champion. Are there any similarities between preparing for a world championship race and preparing a record release? Definitely. People often only see race day or release day, but the reality is that most of the work happens behind the scenes. Whether it’s preparing for a world championship or preparing a release, it’s about consistency, discipline and trusting the process. You put in the work long before anyone sees the result, and then you hope it connects when the moment arrives.
Both speedway and dance music are driven by adrenaline. Do you get the same buzz from seeing a crowd react to a track as you do from lining up on the start gate?
They’re different feelings, but they’re definitely comparable. Nothing will ever completely replicate sitting on a start line knowing everything you’ve worked for comes down to the next sixty seconds. That’s a very unique adrenaline rush. But seeing a crowd react to a track you’ve created is also an incredible feeling. Watching people connect with something you’ve made and seeing that energy come back at you is pretty special.
You’re opening for Hardwell at Sunrise Festival this summer. Do tracks like “Mirror Mirror” signal the direction fans can expect from your sets in 2026?
I never want to box myself into one sound because I love different styles of dance music, but records like “Mirror Mirror” definitely represent where my head is at right now. Fans can expect high energy, big moments, strong vocals and music designed for festivals and clubs. I’m still evolving as an artist and loving every minute of it, so I think 2026 is going to be a really exciting year.
If you could pick one stage anywhere in the world to play “Mirror Mirror” at peak time, where would it be?
That’s a tough one, but I’d probably say Tomorrowland and do a vinyl set just for fun! It’s one of those events every dance music artist dreams of playing. To drop “Mirror Mirror” at peak time there and hear thousands of people singing the vocal back would be pretty special.
