How would you say your music production process has evolved over time? Were you a musician
or producer first?

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When I started making music, I was mainly using samples. Now I really enjoy instrumentation and
synthesis.

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What key changes have you seen in the music industry/bidness during your time making
records? Is independent the way to go?

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Tbh I don't really have a realistic view on what the music industry is, as i like to identify with the
outsider. I do believe strongly in being independent and staying through to yourself and your
message.

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Have you seen a change in your creative process since the pandemic? A change in your
approach, difference in where you find inspiration at all?

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During the pandemic, I had to go really deep and reconnect with why I love what I do. I did a lot of
research into ancient music traditions and their healing aspects and how music can push
consciousness to other heights. My obsession with rhythmic patterns also grew bigger.

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Tell us a little bit about the main musical ideas behind the title track on the When The Smoke
Clears EP?

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When I program drums I always like to imagine how something would sound played by a drum circle, I
am also really interested in the idea of creating a rhythmic trance and having it sound like an
improvised session. also an ode to one of my favorite 36mafia albums.

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Talk us through the track you last [cmd] ‘S’d ? ([ctrl] ‘S’ to PC users)

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At the moment I really enjoy slower bpm's then my usual 140+, I am particularly interested in the power
of using cross rhythms combined with melodies that trigger deep reflective moments.

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What piece of studio (or live) equipment would you NOT part with? – Ever!!

Pulsar23 & Digitakt

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Could you name three things that have been on heavy rotation on your audio player of late?

anything Curley, more specifically the track Elegant panning
Afara Tsena - Mbokalisation 3.0
Riley McLaughlin - DNA Music

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What can the CDR audiences expect from your time with us?

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I am excited to share some of my personal experiences.

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Have you any advice for producers/musicians developing musical works in progress to play at
CDR?

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‍There's no right or wrong way to do it, but use your body to test if it triggers something in you... if it
does, it probably will do the same to someone else... don't be afraid of going deep and into dark
corners of your soul. Music as a creative force is very generous, all the work you put into this
energetic realm will be rewarded...

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