Oh god, that’s tough! Ummm, Shrines by Purity Ring.

Fun, expressive and honest. Electronic. I always find it hard trying to pinpoint descriptors for my work because I feel like it constrains it a little too much. I’m always thinking of club environments when making music, for example, how will this sound in a specific environment? Can people dance to it? Can people lose themselves to it?

Lockdown has given me the chance to develop my craft and skill set a little more. I’m experimenting more, and looking at different ways of working. There’s something very cathartic about being alone with your software and equipment and just making, even when it’s being imposed on you due to a worldwide pandemic. There are definitely pros and cons to the experience. More recently, I’m been looking into live show set ups and developments - it seems that that’ll be my main focus soon hopefully.

Yeah, early 2000’s and 2010’s pop. Hardcore and techno, too. The inspiration for what I do comes from different levels. Emotions, feelings and experiences all play a big part in the music.

I think Glasgow’s music scene has the potential to be ground-breaking, but Covid has made everything feel very disconnected in my eyes.
The electronic music side is sadly disappointing. It's segregated, hierarchical and deeply nepotistic. I think a lot of work needs to be done to counteract that, but there’s only so much that the marginalised can do. The people in power need to start doing the work. I’m bored of seeing the same people on line-ups and event schedules. There’s a reason that, even though I won two Scottish Alternative Music Awards, one specifically for electronic music, I haven’t been approached by any of the major electronic music establishments within Glasgow to do anything, at all. I think that’s very telling about who they’re prioritising in these spaces, both digital and physical.

Yes, I would say so! I wanted my debut to be honest, sincere and to really set the stage up for whatever I do next. I’m glad the visuals are being received well alongside the music. Brave is a very special song for me, but I’m more excited about everyone hearing my other tracks as well.

I’m glad you enjoyed it. I found the experience a bit nerve-wracking, if I’m honest, for a few different reasons. Boiler Room can sometimes attract a particular crowd or type of listener that I’m not too interested in interacting with.
I think because the mix features only my own production, it artistically feels like a more vulnerable position to be in as opposed to a standard DJ mix. A lot of the time with DJ mixes, the listener is interested in track selection and mixing ability, whereas with production mixes its 100% you, so there’s a lot more room for criticism, whether that’s constructive or even unwarranted.

Never Lose is my next single and it’ll be coming out really soon. Sonically, its completely different to Brave and that was very deliberate. I want to be able to showcase the sounds and sonic aesthetics that I’m interested in. Spent is the most incredible artist and friend. Never Lose really delves into the present trans experience, more specifically investigating the experience of being non binary, at all levels.

Fingers crossed! I have two more singles including Never Lose coming out, and then my debut EP is released in May. I’m still working out the logistics of sets, shows and the ways I want to communicate my work in the future, but the core goal is to have fun!