How did it all start for you?
I first remember music grabbing me at the age of 5 when I cried until my parents bought me a violin. The original plan was to be a classical violinist but I ended up going into classical singing. I also studied viola and piano along the way - it was always going to be classical music of some kind. So it has come as quite a surprise for me to end up DJing and producing electronic music!
My journey into electronic music actually began during a video game session recording back in London. I was inspired to get back into composing after recording the music by a female composer, realising that women were highly underrepresented in that space. I started composing a mass for 8 voices but ended up writing a song on guitar later that night! One thing led to another when it came time to produce the track, and I ended up learning Ableton and producing myself. The interest in electronic music led to an interest in DJing and once I started I was totally hooked.
What do you love playing the most?
This keeps changing - I love playing whatever I’m currently obsessed with, but I also love making people get up and dance to music that they like too. For my own taste at the moment, I’m well into deep house and deep tech. Very different vibes but both totally mesmerising.
Favourite Food?
Too many favourites… Maybe just anything my mum makes - good old fashioned British home cooking. I don’t get to eat her food very often anymore as she lives in Brisbane, but she’s the best!
Who’s your muse in the music world?
BRUX. I just love how much amazing music she’s put out and how she doesn’t conform to a particular style.
How would you describe the dance scene in Sydney?
Rebellious. The powers that be have tried to stifle it, but it’s just resulted in a growth in the underground scene. There’s still a bunch of clubs going and new club nights cropping up. But it really does feel like a nanny state now. I went to Curveball the other week and there were so many security guards it was just so over the top. It felt like I was at a protest with police everywhere around! There were sniffer dogs too, which is pretty ridiculous in my opinion. Like being at the airport! And I got locked out the other week for arriving 15mins after lock out. I was pretty annoyed.
Favourite Colour?
Sea Green
Karmel Jäger
“This too shall pass.”
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