SEYE ADELEKAN

“I still just can’t believe that I get to play music for a living,” he says. “I'm still playing with my friends and I'm still getting to do something unbelievable.”

For Seye, there’s no shortcut to getting there. The smaller shows and the people around you all play a part.

“I like to say life is a team sport a lot,” he explains. “I don't think that many things of value are done in a vacuum. You need people and you need to connect to people. You need support.”

For Seye, it’s clear that the people around him are just as important as the music itself. During our conversation with Spitalfields store manager Abbie, we touched on collaboration, supporting the next generation of musicians and the importance of staying human in an increasingly digital world.

Outside of the interview, we tried on some new fits, went vinyl shopping and carried the conversation over lunch. It was one of those days that felt less like an interview and more like spending time with a genuinely great guy.