To celebrate the release of his debut solo FREECHILD, KEVIN MOON walks us through the songs that shaped it – a spread that runs from Queen and Prince through to a horror film score, tracing the influences behind his first solo era.

From there, he walks us through the EP itself, track by track – from full-throttle liberation to the comedown after it.

"The 2010s pop/rock really defined FREECHILD. I wanted to capture the same liberating energy."

"The anthemic vibe was heavily influenced by Queen, as well as their unapologetic energy."

"I don't think Prince gets enough of his flowers for influencing the pop music we know today. Literally my mission as an artist."

"I love this type of 'modern pop nods to the 80s'! Manifesto definitely pulled influence from DNCE and Jonas Brothers who I think (as popular as they may be) don't get nearly enough of the attention they deserve."

"Another example of modern pop and the eighties. I think this is my favourite Doja album."

"I wanted to create the same type of intimacy LAUV does with Focus On Me."

"I think John Mayer is the king of intimate ballads. With the lyrics I wanted to capture the vulnerability just right."

"I was rewatching the movie and thought the distorted synth horns would be a cool hook to use in a ballad."

Track by Track: FREECHILD

"A pop/rock anthemic song telling the world that I'm meeting it loose and feeling good! And that you should do the same!"

"A literal manifestation in a confident new skin, no longer walking on eggshells but scratching a dent in the status quo."

"An introspective ballad recounting all the times I wished I said more but also looking forward to putting myself first."