Logan Amos is a16-year old from County Durham who is a rising star in the music world. Logan writes and performs his own original music and has had to balance this with his schoolwork including GCSEs. As a vocalist, electric guitarist and pianist, Logan was just 13 years old when he wrote and produced his first original song, Fly Away.
Logan has just produced Emily, a new single as a raw acoustic guitar and vocal recording demo now available here .
At present, Logan is not signed but he has a fair amount of local support, and he is building momentum as an emerging young artist with original material and live musicianship with strong regional roots.
Below is a Q&A about Logan, his work and his hopes for the future:
For readers who are discovering you for the first time, who is Logan Amos?
I’m Logan Amos, a 16-year-old upcoming musician from the North East of England. I write, sing, play and produce my own music, and I’m trying to share that music with as many people as possible.
For me, music is about connection. I want people to be able to hear my songs and feel something from them, whether that is comfort, motivation, understanding or just enjoyment. My goal is to create music that people can relate to and hopefully take something positive from.
You’re only 16, but you’ve already been writing and producing your own music for a few years. When did music first become serious for you?
Music became serious for me when I started to understand the impact a song can have on someone. Music can completely change how a person feels, even if it is only for a few minutes, and I realised that was something I wanted to be part of.
Once I understood that music could help people, inspire people or give them something to relate to, I knew I wanted to take it seriously. From that point, it became more than just something I enjoyed. It became something I wanted to build my future around.
You wrote and produced Fly Away when you were 13. What do you remember about creating your first original song?
I remember the excitement of creating and releasing my first song. I knew it was only the beginning, but it felt like the start of something important.
Writing Fly Away made me realise that I could take thoughts and feelings and turn them into something other people could listen to. That was a big moment for me. It gave me more belief in what I was doing and made me want to keep improving, keep writing and keep sharing my music.
A lot of young performers start with covers, but you’re already building your own catalogue of songs. Why is writing original music important to you?
Writing original music is important to me because I want to create something that is honest and personal. Covers are great, and they can show people what you can do as a performer, but original songs allow people to hear who you really are as an artist.
I want my lyrics to mean something. If someone is going through a difficult time, I want them to hear one of my songs and feel like they are not the only person feeling that way. I want my music to remind people that they can keep going, be themselves and take care of who they are.
You play electric guitar and piano as well as singing. How does being a multi-instrumentalist help you as a songwriter?
Being able to play more than one instrument helps me create a wider range of music. Sometimes a song starts on guitar, but when I move it to piano it brings out a completely different feeling. Other times, the guitar gives it the energy it needs.
It helps me understand the song better because I can build it from different angles. I can think about melody, chords, emotion and production all together, instead of only focusing on one part. It also helps me when I’m recording or producing because I can experiment with different sounds until the song feels right.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
I would describe my sound as unique, emotional and meaningful. I try to make songs that have impact, whether that is through the lyrics, the instruments or the way the song is recorded.
I like using different instruments and production ideas to match what the song is trying to say. I don’t want every track to sound exactly the same. I want each song to have its own feeling and its own message.
Your latest demo, Emily, is a raw acoustic guitar and vocal recording. What is the story behind that track?
Emily is about being yourself. There is a lot of pressure in the world to act a certain way, look a certain way or become someone you are not. The idea behind the song is about pushing against that and remembering who you really are.
The line “be like my Emily” is not just about one person. Emily represents that honest version of yourself – the version that does not have to follow everyone else or pretend to be something different. It is a reflective song about identity, self-worth and being true to who you are.
Why did you decide to share Emily in a stripped-back form before it becomes a fully finished production?
I wanted people to hear the song in its rawest form first. Sometimes when a song is stripped back to just guitar and vocals, the meaning comes through more clearly. There is nowhere for the emotion to hide.
Before building it into a finished production, I wanted listeners to connect with the heart of the song. The demo shows where the track started, and I think that makes the final version more special when people eventually hear how it develops.
You’re balancing music with school and GCSEs. What has that been like?
Balancing music with school and GCSEs has definitely been a challenge, but I have always said that no obstacle will stop me from pursuing my goal and doing what I love.
It takes a lot of focus and discipline, especially when there are exams, schoolwork and music all happening at the same time. But music is what I want to do, so I make time for it. It has taught me to work hard, stay committed and keep moving forward even when things are busy.
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Has growing up in County Durham and the North East influenced the way you write or the kind of artist you want to become?
Growing up in the North East has definitely influenced me. There are amazing artists from this part of the country, like Sam Fender and Mark Knopfler, who have shown that you can come from the North East and still have a major impact on music.
That inspires me, but it also reminds me to be my own person. I do not want to copy anyone else. I want to take influence from the place I come from, the people around me and the experiences I have had, then turn that into music that feels true to me.
You’ve started performing across North East venues and festivals. What have you learned from playing live so far?
The biggest thing I have learned from playing live is how powerful music can be in changing the atmosphere of a place. A few songs can completely lift a room. People start singing, dancing, laughing and enjoying themselves without worrying what anyone else thinks.
Playing live can be demanding and challenging, but the feeling you get when people connect with what you are doing makes it worth it. It has helped me grow in confidence and understand how important it is to connect with an audience, not just perform to them.
What has been the proudest moment of your music journey up to now?
My proudest moment so far has been being asked to play at festivals and larger venues. To be invited to perform shows me that people are recognising what I do and want to hear more of it.
That means a lot to me because I have worked hard on my music, my writing and my live performances. It makes me feel like I am moving in the right direction and that the music is starting to reach people.
What can people expect from you next – more live performances, new songs, or a finished version of Emily?
People can expect more live performances, new songs and a finished version of Emily. I currently have more music being worked on, and I’m excited for people to hear the next stage of what I am creating.
I want to keep building, keep performing and keep developing as an artist. This is only the beginning.
Why should local music fans keep an eye on Logan Amos?
Local music fans should keep an eye on me because I believe I have something meaningful to offer. I want to make music that helps people, inspires people and encourages others to be who they want to be.
I’m young, but I’m serious about what I’m doing. I’m writing, producing, performing and constantly improving. I want to represent where I come from, but I also want to reach people far beyond the North East.
Logan comes across a very clear headed and focused young man who clearly wants to make it in the music world. It is also refreshing to see why Logan wants to get involved in making music, to help people and have a positive effect on their lives, rather than just a desire to be rich and famous.
It is also great to see that Logan is clearly proud to come from the North East and wants to spread a positive and honest message about the region to people way beyond the region.
We should all keep on eye on Logan’s progress. The North East has produced a number of famous singers, writers and musicians going back as far back as the Animals and Lindisfarne and taking in such luminaries as Bryan Ferry, Sting, Brian Johnson and Sam Fender. Will Logan Amos be the next great musical hero to come out of our region?
You can catch Logan this summer at the following gigs:
- Sat 13 June Travellers Rest, Belmont 4:30pm
- Fri 26 June Cornerstone, Crook 7:30pm
- Sat 4 July Wittfest 12:30pm
- Sun 5 July Gala Theatre Time TBC
- Sat 18 July The Three Tuns, Gateshead 8:30pm
- Fri 24 July The Queens Head, Gilesgate 8:00pm
- Sat 1 August KingsFest 12:30pm
- Sat 29 August The Burn, Willington Time TBC
