Here’s some info on Peter Corijn, aka indie recording artist Paul Numi (ref KRC, Tuesday 11th November – Don’t Let The Old Man In, Episode 21).
Wired on Wonder marks Paul’s third release in five years – a remarkable achievement for an artist who proudly remains 100% indie, yet surrounded by a world-class team.
Paul: “Most bands find their voice in their twenties. I didn’t find mine until I was past sixty. But hey – better late than never, and certainly better than never at all.”
The album is a vibrant mix:
- High-energy tracks steeped in the great British tradition, powered by driving bass and drums, layered with guitars and soaring keyboard riffs.
- Introspective songs like A Roving Still (Paul’s answer to Lord Byron’s So We’ll Go No More a Roving), What We Believe featuring a Nigerian gospel choir, and Guide Me Towards the Light with its psalm-like lyricism.
Paul was very active in the early 80s, performing with his band Angry Voices and supporting acts such as U2, Echo & The Bunnymen, TC Matic, and others. Life then took another turn: alongside being an artist, Paul also built a career as a top business executive. Traveling the world for work, he never left behind his passion for music, often taking his guitar on the road and playing gigs.
Over the years, Numi performed in New York, Boston, Moscow, Beirut, and Warsaw. Paul Numi made his official return to music with the release of the album Chimera, followed by Parallel Lives in 2021. His music has since reached a global audience, with over 700,000 streams and views to-date.
Check it out.
