As
I trace your works, it feels like both the depth and breadth of your music have
expanded. Are there any works or moments that you’d consider key turning points
in your career?
Producing as ‘Cousin’ was
definitely a key turning point in my career— I feel like I’m free to
express myself and do my own thing.
A
DJ/producer I interviewed once said, “I primarily make music that I’d want to
play as a DJ.” How about you? How do you see the differences between how a DJ
and a producer approach music?
Some people are more one than
the other. I value both DJing and producing, but I haven’t necessarily
made productions as tools to DJ with yet. It’s something I am trying to get around to though I’ve
really struggled to play my own music in the club. Personally, I find it harder to
contextualise and sequence my own music than I can with other people’s music.
Your
music often evokes strong visual imagery. Do you draw inspiration from visual
elements when creating music? If so, how do you translate that into sound?
That’s great, what do you see?
Yes, I’m sometimes finding inspiration in things that normally might be mundane
experiences for others, like having a bath or looking at the way the trees move
in the wind.
How
important is intuition in your DJ sets? When do you feel your intuition is at
its sharpest?
I like to be empathetic with
the environment. My intuition thrives when I’m feeling calm and relaxed. That
state is not always so easy to acquire though.