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RIFFED caught up with Michael Persall this week, the singer/songwriter from New York is set to release his 'This & That' EP this September and was willing to tell us a little about it. Although Michael Persall may be an unfamiliar name to many here, across the pond Persall is becoming a popular figure, don't be surprised if you hear his name being branded over here anytime soon. 

1 Who is Michael Persall?

I'm a 20 year old singer-songwriter living in New York City attending New York University. I'm from Carmel, California, and I'm pretty much like any other 20 year old you'll find. Love playing and watching sports when I'm not writing or gigging.

2 You're releasing your 'This & That' EP in September, tell us a little about this?

This is a project that I have been working on for about 6 months now. I began recording demos for it and wrote a ton of songs in the winter. I connected with my producer, Doug Schadt, in March, and since then we have been recording the songs and working on the production. The EP as a whole is really just based off of personal experiences, and sort of acts as a timeline for my life the past couple of years. I decided to title it "This & That," because I don't like super deep titles that no one understands. This & That is simple and pretty self-explanatory.

3 We are from the UK, any plans to tour over here?

I was just over there actually last week! I definitely plan on coming back this year and maybe for an extended period of time next summer.

4 Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

In five years I expect to be a very successful touring and recording artist while also working consistently as a songwriter for other artists.

5 What's next for Michael Persall?

After releasing this EP in September, I'll make a video for each song and gig throughout the fall to promote it. I'll also start recording the following EP in the Fall and early winter to release sometime shortly after the new year.

Big thanks to Michael Persall for the interview. 

Listen to Michael Persall via Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/michaelpersall and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelPersall

Follow Michael Persall on Twitter: @MichaelPersall / https://twitter.com/MichaelPersall

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Like him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelpersall

Visit Michael Persall's official webpage: http://www.michaelpersall.com/

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