We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Yelpy. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Yelpy below.
Yelpy, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
I didn’t go looking for my purpose , it kind of found me. On my 15th birthday my dad randomly asked me if I wanted a guitar. Until that moment, music wasn’t even on my radar. But once I picked it up, something clicked almost immediately. I played that guitar morning, noon, and night, and it became the one place where everything made sense.
School was never really my thing, but music was. It was the one thing that kept me grounded, kept me sane. Being in bands, writing songs, playing shows, it gave me a sense of direction I didn’t have anywhere else. Over time, that feeling never went away. If anything, it got stronger.
As I moved through different bands, worked with incredible musicians, toured, recorded, and eventually took the leap to move to Los Angeles, I realized my purpose wasn’t just about performing. It was about telling stories, connecting with people, and creating something honest that might make someone feel less alone.
Music didn’t just become what I do… it became who I am.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
At my core, I’m a singer-songwriter and storyteller. Music has always been the way I make sense of the world, and everything I do professionally grows out of that. Whether I’m writing a song, performing live, or creating music for film and TV, my focus is always on honesty and connection.
What excites me most about what I do is the freedom to evolve. I started out in bands, learned how to collaborate and tour, and eventually found my own voice as a solo artist. Being based in Los Angeles has opened up opportunities beyond the stage, writing and producing music for film and television has allowed me to explore storytelling in a completely different way while still staying true to who I am as an artist.
My brand is really about authenticity. I’m not interested in chasing trends or fitting into a box. I want the music to feel real, emotionally grounded, and relatable. Whether someone hears a song of mine at a live show, in a film, or through their headphones late at night, I want it to feel like it’s speaking directly to them.
Right now, I’m focused on continuing to release new music, writing, playing live show and shooting new music videos. I’m always writing and creating, that part never stops and I’m excited about bringing more of songs into the world in the very near future. More than anything, I’m focused on growth and creatively, while staying connected to the passion that made me pick up a guitar in the first place.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Looking back, there are three things that have mattered more than anything else in my journey: persistence, adaptability, and learning how to truly connect with people.
The first is persistence. There were plenty of moments where it would’ve been easier to quit… bands ending, doors closing, money being tight, self-doubt creeping in. But I kept showing up. I kept writing, playing, and believing in the long game. My advice to anyone starting out is simple: don’t confuse slow progress with failure. When you find something that truely brings you joy and happiness then you owe it to yourself never give up on it. Remember you only fail when you stop trying.
The second is adaptability. My career has never followed a straight line. I’ve gone from bands to a solo career, from Ireland to Los Angeles, from live performance to writing for film and TV. The music industry is constantly changing, and being open to evolving, creatively and professionally, has kept me moving forward. For anyone early in their journey, stay flexible. Don’t lock yourself into one idea of success.
The third is connection. Learning how to work with people and communicate honestly through your art. Music is ultimately about connection, whether it’s with an audience, collaborators, or even just yourself. The stronger that connection is, the more powerful the work becomes. My advice is to listen more than you talk, stay curious, and let your experiences shape your voice.
If I’ve learned anything, it’s that talent gets you started, but these qualities are what keep you going.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
The most impactful thing my parents ever did for me was believe in me, consistently and without conditions. They never once told me to “get a real job” or treated music like a phase I’d eventually grow out of. From day one, they took it seriously, even when I probably didn’t deserve them to.
I was terrible at the start. Truly awful. And they put up with hours and hours of noise that must have driven them mad. But they never complained. Instead, they created an environment where I felt safe to be bad, and that’s something a lot of people never get.
My mother is my biggest critic in the best possible way. She listens to every new song, every demo, and she is always honest, telling me what works and what doesn’t. That honesty helped shape my songwriting more than she probably realizes and continues to do so to this day.
My dad, on the other hand, is completely tone deaf ha ha… but that never stopped him from being all in. He became my manager, booked shows, drove my bands to gigs, helped raise money, organized radio interviews… the list honestly goes on forever. He was and still is always there, no matter what.
Having that level of support gave me the confidence to keep going when things were hard or uncertain. Knowing someone had your back, especially in a creative career, makes all the difference.
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