UK singer-songwriter Henry Moodie recently wrapped up his sold-out Australian tour and released his eagerly awaited new EP, Good Old Days.
The 20-year-old, who shot to stardom in 2022 with his viral hit You Were There for Me, now boasts over 90 million Spotify streams and a whopping 6.5 million followers on TikTok.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia about his whirlwind success and new music, Moodie gave a candid glimpse into his journey, inspirations, and what it’s like navigating life in the spotlight at such a young age.
Reflecting on his time in Australia, Moodie said, ‘It’s surreal, to be fair, because it’s like the furthest away from my hometown as possible. It’s so cool that music can travel that far. I’m very grateful.’
He also found Australia’s climate a welcome change, joking, ‘The fact that this is your winter and it’s still hotter than the UK summer is the craziest thing ever! It makes me realise how depressing the UK is.’
Moodie’s Good Old Days EP, which features standout tracks like Beat Up Car, Bad Emotions, Right Person, Wrong Time, and the newly released single Still Dancing, is a deeply personal reflection on growing up.
‘Good Old Days is an EP about navigating growing up—from songs about mental health, friendship, childhood, first love, and first heartbreak. This EP captures what my late teens felt like,’ Moodie explained.
When asked about his songwriting process, the Guildford-born artist shared, ‘I feel like I have an ongoing notes app on my phone with random phrases I pick up from conversations or even TV shows.
UK singer-songwriter Henry Moodie (pictured) recently wrapped up his sold-out Australian tour and released his eagerly awaited new EP, Good Old Days
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia about his whirlwind success and new music, Moodie gave a candid glimpse into his journey, inspirations, and what it’s like navigating life in the spotlight at such a young age
‘When I’m in the studio, I go through those notes to see if anything fits,’ he continued. ‘For example, in my new song Right Person, Wrong Time, I always had the line ‘I still believe in you and I’ saved in my notes.
‘I didn’t know where it would fit, but luckily it worked perfectly with this song.’
Moodie admits he gravitates towards writing about darker emotions.
‘I feel like it’s easier to write sad songs, almost like a form of therapy. I’ve tried writing happy songs, but they always turn out super cringe for some reason!’ He laughed.
Reflecting on his time in Australia, Moodie said, ‘It’s surreal, to be fair, because it’s like the furthest away from my hometown as possible. It’s so cool that music can travel that far’
‘But there’s one on the EP, Good Old Days, that I’m really excited about.’
Drawing inspiration from artists like Taylor Swift, Conan Gray, and Olivia Rodrigo, Moodie hopes to follow in their footsteps by creating emotionally resonant, confessional pop music.
‘I’m a massive Swiftie. Taylor Swift inspires me to write better music, to create pop songs that are super hooky and sound simple but are actually really complex. She speaks to such a huge audience. That’s what I want to do.’
The power of social media has played a significant role in Moodie’s rise to fame.
‘It’s kind of crazy – the power of TikTok. I put out my first song as an independent artist on there, and people showed it so much love, it changed everything,’ he revealed.
However, he’s mindful not to let the platform dictate his creativity.
‘TikTok is important, but being an artist is so much more than that. Building a live audience and writing more songs is what gives you longevity.’
Despite the pressure, Moodie remains optimistic about his future.
‘I’m very hard on myself and a bit of a workaholic, but that’s what drives me. It keeps me consistent,’ he said.
As for what’s next, Moodie shows no signs of slowing down.
‘I’d love to collaborate with Conan Gray. I’m a massive fan of his music. It would be incredible to see how he writes and to be part of that process.’
Henry Moodie’s Good Old Days EP is out now.
Moodie’s Good Old Days EP, which features standout tracks like Beat Up Car, Bad Emotions, Right Person, Wrong Time, and the newly released single Still Dancing