Meet Tom Rogan - TikTok Music Prodigy

Merseyside-born singer Tom Rogan has been captivating audiences with his raw talent and phenomenal vocals, pulling in thousands of views on TikTok since he began sharing his performances in 2020. The 20-year-old has amassed over three hundred and fifty thousand followers on TikTok and a substantial 15 million likes, as well as featuring in many remarkable charity football events alongside stars. Tom has gained much traction from his acoustic style covers, which truly enhance the talent he has on display, with his unique cover of Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon gaining widespread attention. Tom's own work is equally commendable, although he hasn't released a single since last December, his tunes still flourish across social media, with his last release, "Is that Alright?", gaining thousands of streams across many platforms; it will be intriguing to see what music Tom creates next. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Tom and discuss all things music.

What advice would you give anyone that is new to the TikTok game?

Q - Post what you want, whether it doesn't work or not view wise. Reason being, if you get drawn into trying to gain likes and views too much, you ruin the fun. Make it about you, and don't worry about anyone else.

What influencer/artist have you enjoyed meeting the most?

Gary Powell - Libertines Drummer

Q - Where does your songwriting inspiration come from?

It depends on the day, and it also comes down to how I feel. If I'm sad, happy, or excited, the whole atmosphere of writing is affected. Sometimes I'll be annoyed and just want to play guitar to get away from it all. I don't force myself to write.

Q - What would be your dream venue to play?

Anfield

Q - What has influenced your music taste growing up?

Relationships, Age, Places I've Been.

Q - If you could open a show for anyone, who would it be?

Paul McCartney

Q - What are the plans in the future for your music? When is the next release?

Not too sure. Not in a rush at the moment, taking my time.

Q - What is your favourite song to cover?

Someday - Strokes

Q - Finally, Everton or Liverpool?

Liverpool