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Hi Dean, you’re currently 16.707 kilometers away from home. How is it to perform all your songs so far away from home?

Well, I was already in Belgium for a show three months ago and it was insane. It’s even probably the best show we’ve ever played, so I love to be in Belgium. Being away from home has been different, but I have my brother and band with me. It’s actually good fun.

It’s more like travelling with friends…

Exactly. I always want to be busy and do things, so I find it weird to do nothing.

You’re performing in a massive tent which fits 10.000 people. Do you get used to these big stages?

No, I’m just getting used to it now. I don’t want to crave attention all the time, just want to play songs and do well. It’s a role I had to kind of get used to, but I’m excited to do it. Yesterday, I had a big show at Lollapalooza in Sweden and I was a little bit nervous, but today I feel more relaxed.

It’s been three years since the release of your debut EP Same Kind Of Different. What has changed since the release?

Craziness! My song “Waves” opened so many doors, but it was “Be Alright”, which is by the way one year old today, that really kicked off things. My EP did a lot in Australia, but “Be Alright” became my first international hit. It’s been an amazing ride and I’m a bit blown away.

“Be Alright” is part of your debut album. What was the impact of A Place We Knew on yourself as an artist?

The album features songs I really believe in and wanted to put out in the world. I’m very proud of them, because I put a lot of time in it.

How would you define the recent success of your music?

I always knew “Be Alright” was a special song, but looking back at it now, it means a lot. In my experience, the songs I’ve written myself and meant the most, have done the best. The song is quite sad, but has also a lot of hope, which is kind of rare. The mix of both things maybe helped.

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