The catchy, upbeat pop-inspired song makes an exciting variation from his acoustic rock sound.
“As a songwriter, I enjoy the challenge of experimenting with my sound. The vibe of this song was exciting to me because it combines my writing style with a really bold and unpredictable production,” says Clegg.
“Let It Burn” is a product of his time spent in Los Angeles – writing and recording music with different musicians and producers. The song explores embracing fear.
“I wanted to write a song about embracing the things that you fear. In the context of a relationship, there are always these moments when you have to make yourself vulnerable to the other person and let them into your life and we all have fears of being hurt or disappointed. Ultimately, it’s about that moment of conquering your doubts and embracing an experience or a relationship wholeheartedly,” he says.
The official music video for "Let It Burn", featuring a host of South African celebs such as Abby Nurock, Francois van Coke, Jack Parow, Khan Morbee (Parlotones), Kim Engelbrecht, Odelle de Wet, Ross Learmonth (Prime Circle) and Sjava, was released last week 7 November 2019.
I caught up with him to chat more.
In the studio – writing new music.
It’s my most important way to express my feelings, ideas and perspectives.
A bit of both.
Having a bra thrown at me during a show.
My family.
My home studio.
Double Jameson on the rocks.
J-Crag.
I have a law degree and honours in English literature, so I suppose I’d be a lawyer or a writer.
Introspective, passionate, ‘control freak’, curious, loyal.
My family and friends (and my cats).
Leather jacket.
Change or failure.
Chilling on the couch with my cat.
Lose myself in the music.
In the studio.
I have worked with the Smile Foundation, Paws R Us, The Click Foundation and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. I have played shows to raise money and awareness and I’ve attended events for them.
To keep making music that connects with and inspires people.