There are a few reasons a person tends to hold on, a beautiful memory, a moment caught in time, an event everlasting. Chris Piro is one of those that holds on to memories which are so furiously imbued to his personality that he chooses to never forget with an overly tightened grip. Piro is an artist (Petty Poser) a musician, a vagabond, and a raconteur who can spark up a conversation with almost anyone. Admittedly, Piro is still searching for something more and today we have the chance to sit down with him.
Entertainment Post: You have a new song coming out soon, a personal project, tell us about it.
Chris Piro: I am very excited about it; it is actually a synth cover of my favorite Radiohead Song Exit Music (For a Film) I was able to connect with the incredibly talented Chloe Edgecombe who has stunning ethereal vocals. I have been working on this project for a few months and it is so rewarding for me to finally be able to complete this.
EP: Why is this song so important to you?
Piro: For me, it was one of the fist songs that I ever heard that really blew me away. It is such a rewarding song, subtle in the beginning and then you are rewarded with this incredible wave at the end. The more patient you are the more rewarding the song is. It is kind of an analogy for life.
EP: Can you elaborate on this concept of how this song connects to your story?
Piro: I have not taken the easy road to get where I am today, I can’t even begin to tell you how much my lack of patience has caused so many issues. To call me impetuous is an understatement.
EP: Have you always been impatient?
Piro: Heck yeah, when I was younger, I was extremely cavalier about having fun and not really giving a damn. I was THAT guy for a bit.
EP: You had a bit of a reputation when you were younger, what is it like carrying that with you?
Piro: I chased most of my youth through an empty bottle, both metaphorical and real. I will never forget who I was, it is engrained in me and thoroughly shaped who I am, why I create, what I am trying to achieve with art and music.
EP: What is your ultimate goal with your music?
Piro: I have chased so many people away in my life because of the poor choices I made. I really want people to see me again through what I create. I was a chef for a long time because it helped me find my voice. Now, I get to use music and art to show the world that I can bring something to the table. To show people that I am enough. To have people hear me without pretense is so liberating.
EP: Some of your songs blend into different genres, are you an artist that wants to be defined and labeled?
Piro: Heck No, nothing sounds worse in life than having someone label you and now that’s what kind of music you’re supposed to make. Creative freedom is the most important part of this process for me.
EP: What does the next few years look like for Petty Poser and Chris Piro?
Piro: I am still debating if I am going to release an album or release singles, streaming is so competitive and releasing constant content is more important than releasing albums right now. I have a lot of content ready to go, but the first domino to fall is Exit Music. EP: Any live performances planned?
Piro: I get this question a lot, I might. I think it is something I will consider for 2024. The only issue is that I make music and then find artists to match their vocals to my song. I love featuring different artists and connecting different genres but a live performance might hinge on a vocalist being able to master all ranges.
EP: Do you have a dream vocalist to you would want to work with?
Piro: MACKandgold, I just listened to her song ‘Chasing Down’ and I haven’t turned it off.
