Perri Hinton Visits Section 36 Music!

Section 36 Music has another visitor! Perri Hinton has an incredible single, "Only You Would Know", releasing on Friday that you have to stream as soon as you can. I was so excited that she wanted to visit with us to discuss the song and more. I'm sure you'll love what she had to say.

So, let's see what happens when Perri Hinton visits Section 36 Music!

I am incredibly excited about your upcoming single, “Only You Would Know”. What can you tell me about it?

Thank you so much!! "Only You Would Know" is (surprise, surprise) written after a breakup - songwriting is cheaper than therapy! Do not fear, however, the song isn’t about heartbreak. I aimed to make it about finding hope again because that’s what music does for me. It’s an uplifting pop song with hip hop elements (including Rukundo’s incredible rap verse).  

Do you have a favorite memory from the recording process?

Yes! The moment I realized the song actually worked with a full band. I had been sitting on the couch in Perth, writing and producing the track in GarageBand (of all DAWs), when it dawned on me that I had real musicians at Berklee to bring it to life. Working with such talented people was truly an amazing experience.

Which Disney song would you most want to cover?

Probably ‘Let It Go,’ because I’ve been holding grudges since high school, and I feel like Elsa’s trying to tell me something. It’s also a fantastic song that completely captures the moment of finally being your authentic self. 

You are currently attending Berklee College of Music. What made Berklee the right choice for you?

Funnily enough, I was doing Criminology as a pathway into Law, in the University of Western Australia, when I suddenly realized that I’d rather be a starving artist than a well-fed lawyer! Jokes aside, music was my passion and when I searched up “best music school in the world” - Berklee caught my eye. The rest is history and I am having an incredible experience.

What is the most challenging part of your music career?

Convincing my family that “streaming royalties” is not code for unemployment. But honestly, the hardest part for me is patience. Everything in music takes time. It’s a lesson in trusting the process and not giving up, even when the progress feels invisible. I have such great admiration for anyone courageous enough to put themselves out there. 

What are your immediate musical goals?

World domination. However, I would settle for people following me on Instagram and Spotify!

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Hopefully we can all help with the second part of that goal!

As always, I want to thank Perri for visiting with us, and for sending along the picture to accompany the interview.

I'm sure you’ll all want to follow her and see what she has going on. Like she suggested, I would follow her on Instagram and Spotify to make sure you don't miss a thing. 

Thanks again, Perri, and good luck reaching your goals!