You are young in age but have years of experience behind you. For new fans, where did it begin, how did it evolve, and where did you find the courage/confidence to do things usually reserved for older and more experienced artists?
It began when I was in high school around year 8 when my friend introduced me to electronic music. I had never really heard anything electronic before other than some of the pop stuff that was playing on the radio so I was intrigued from the moment I heard it. The first electronic song I heard was scary monsters and nice sprites by Skrillex. I downloaded fl studio that night and started messing around turning random knobs and pushing random buttons hoping something would sound good – it didn’t. But it didn’t really matter because I was enjoying it. For me it wasn’t really about finding the courage to actually do something, I just did what I wanted because I enjoyed it and I think that’s a really important part of being in a creative industry. Don’t follow the crowd too much and don’t be afraid to do your own thing.

Do you feel you sacrificed any of your “growing up” focusing on the challenges of dealing in the business of music?
Yeah absolutely but I don’t regret it at all. Throughout my high school years I usually stayed home on weekends to make music instead of going out. It got to the point where making music was all I was doing. I wasn’t getting anything out of school as well so I left in year 11, which was the best decision I’ve ever made. I’m not saying it’s the smartest move, it’s very risky but at the time I knew what I wanted and just had to go for it. 


How would you describe your sound? Also, why do you feel your fans resonate so much with your music?
My sound changes a lot due to the fact that I cant stick to one genre. I feel like if you have the ability to create things such as music, why stick to one lane? Whatever sound I’m making though I always keep it somewhat electronic. To be honest I have no idea why people resonate with my music. I guess that’s the great thing about music in general is that there’s so many different genres and tastes. I’m just grateful that I can make people happy.

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You come from an instrumental background. What instruments do you play and how do you incorporate them into your work?
Yeah so I played a lot of drums growing up, everything from rock to jazz. So rhythm has never been a problem when making music as I’ve always had that from playing the drums. I play a bit of keys but nothing crazy, I use to sneak out of maths and science class in school to go play piano ( I went to a music school so it was stocked with Steinways and Yamaha greatness ).

I read you were self-taught. Sounds very inspiring. Can you explain how that evolved and the discoveries you would have made regularly? Also, how did and how do you measure yourself against others in this competitive environment?
I taught myself how to produce but it was a little bit easier as I grew up around music and played it everyday. I knew what I wanted to make I just didn’t know how to achieve it though a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). It. Took a lot of practice but over time you slowly get better and learn nice little tips and tricks that stay with you for years. I still do things the same way as I did 4 years ago. I really don’t see music as a competitive environment at all. I’m in my own lane just as every single other artist is out there and everyone has the potential to do something big. There’s no way I could think the way someone else does and they could never think the way I do, so that’s an advantage in itself. 
 


If someone has yet to listen to your music, which song would you recommend they heard first?
Listen to Touched, Anyway, and Oceans. 


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Your new single Leave You ft. Dylan Joel is out May 29th. What inspired the single? Is there a video on the way?
This is probably one of my favourite tracks I’ve made in the past year. Dylan and I met on a plane about 3-4 years ago. He was touring and I was coming from a gig so we got chatting about music and so on. Since then we’ve been tight and always wanted to make a song. He’s more of an indie/acoustic/hip hop artist and the sound that I put out is usually more dance electronic so it was interesting to find a muffle ground between his sound and mine. I went to his joint a few months back and showed him a few beats I was working on, he vibed the leave you beat and wanted to write something to it! I’m stoked with how its turned out and I hope everyone feels the same.

You previously collaborated with Cassadee Pope. Someone that makes their way through the demands of The Voice must be very special. What was that like?
She killed that track. Jordie and I were looking for a country vocalist that suited the demo well and I don’t think we could have found someone better than Cassadee.

What is the best thing about performing to a live audience?
Just being able to vibe out with the people in the room and read their energy. There’s nothing really like it. Unfortunately me and other artists haven’t been able to play any shows due to whats happening in the world right now, but I hope that everything can get back to normal soon so I can get back to touring and play out a new club EP I’ve finished! 


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Who are your biggest music inspirations? How do they impact you and your music?
I have a lot of inspirations and it varies every year. The ones who usually remain at the top is the Weeknd, Tom Misch, and Jacob Collier. They’re all quite different to the genre of music I make but they have a huge impact in the way I work and the things I try. The Weeknd’s latest album is one of the best I’ve ever heard and you’ll hear a lot of inspiration taken from his music in my club EP I’ve just finished up. I also get a lot of inspiration working with my close friends.


What are your hopes or goals for 2020? What longer term goals do you have?
My hopes and goals is to get back on the road and play shows! Long term would be to just release as much music as I can and finish every project even if I don’t like it.

Finally, a few questions for some quick answers –
FAVOURITE:
Album – How could you make me choose 1!! – Last year – Tom Misch / Geography. This year – The Weeknd / After Hours.
Artist – The Weeknd
Movie – Pirates of the Caribbean
Place to visit – New Zealand
Venue to play – The Ivy – Sydney
Food – Anything with chicken in it
Drink – Water
Person in History – Mark Knopfler (From Dire Straits)
Tattoo – (If you don’t have one, what would you get?) I have 2, one half moon behind my ear because I stay up all night, and I have a big eagle on my forearm. To be honest for the eagle tattoo I just looked up animals with meanings and the eagle represented balance and creativity. So there’s that.