Any notable shows or performances from the last year that you were a part of?

My first trip to Japan in September was definitely the highlight of my year, and possibly my entire life so far. I can’t really put into words how great it felt to finally travel there and get a chance to perform. I felt an incredibly strong connection with the listeners and the appreciation and attention they gave me during and after my shows was on another level. I was also really blown away by all the other artists at the shows I played. Particularly Chee Shimizu and DJ Trystero who DJ'd to open up the night at two separate shows in Tokyo. Getting the chance to see Chee perform was almost an otherworldly experience in itself! I really miss everything about Japan. The people, the vending machine drinks, the food! It’s the kind of place you can get served cucumbers in a special little handmade cucumber holder. Anyways, I made some really wonderful connections out there and going back again sometime soon is a top priority of mine. Some other really great shows this past year that come to mind were at Public Records, Making Time in Philly, playing for the In Sheep’s Clothing crew in LA, and DJing at Bar Part Time twice!

What music inspired you in the last year? Can you share some releases/mixes/radio shows/etc. that kept you going?

I listened to a lot of Laraaji and other “new age” stuff while travelling, which all definitely kept me pretty uplifted and moving forward throughout the year. Besides that, I think my most listened to song was Hydroplane - The Love You Bring, which I discovered thanks to Time Is Away. I pretty much instantly bought any of the compilations and cassette tapes they’ve done, as well as grabbing up some of the Peace Pipe mix series. I was very inspired by a Japanese artist named banana, who I discovered this year and luckily was able to meet up with while I was out there. He is an incredible visual artist too, which I am just as inspired by just as much as his music. I think my favourite new release this year was The Otherworld by C-thru. Incredibly well done downtempo stuff, very melodic and cosmic sounding so it’s right up my alley. Lastly, this Doxa Sinistra song reissued on 7" recently really blew my mind.

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