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Lawrence Arabia is the musical guise of New Zealand artist James Milne. Travelling Shoes is the first track that features on Volume 1 of the RUBY album. James recently answered a few questions for us..

What is the inspiration behind the song? What is it all about?

It's about that magical time between adolescence and adulthood when you're discovering your identity and place in the world, expressing yourself outrageously and making plans for escape.

Who did you work with on the song?

Connan Mockasin, Elroy Finn and I recorded the original instrumental, then there's a string section with Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper, Rachel Wells and Andrew Keoghan, plus Hayden Eastmond-Mein's singing unison vocals with me on the chorus.

Does it have a video? What is that about?

We filmed some live footage up at Whangateau Hall in Rodney District and the video's going to be cut from that.

What other New Zealand Artists do you live up to?

Chris Knox, the Finns, the Clean, the Front Lawn. Emily Perkins, Sam Hunt, Taika Waititi, Fiona Connor, Phoenix Foundation, Connan Mockasin, the Lil' Chief crew – Scott Mannion, Jonathan Bree.

What instruments do you play?

In descending order of proficiency – guitar, bass, piano, drums, banjo, recorder.

What do you consider when you are getting dressed to perform (clothes / makeup / hair do etc)?

Pretty much doing anything to guard against being perceived as a dork. My anti style hero is Mr G from Summer Heights High, who someone in an audience was once overheard chillingly comparing my appearance to. That really got me down. So I always try to not look like Mr G.

http://www.lawrencearabia.com/