In my street, the magnolia and cherry trees are blossoming, and it always brings me so much joy—they announce that spring is here! My first EP is also finished and will be released this month on Rosedale Records. It feels like having a clean slate, a fresh start, an empty canvas! A perfect time to tidy up both my studio and my setup.

Over the next few months, I’ll be creating new music inspired by my honeymoon in Japan and minimal music. It was a chance to review my system and the way I work, and I made the big decision to reduce it drastically. I kept all the different sections—the texture bed, the quartet, the soloist, effects, and utility—but now smaller, and utilizing modules in more than one way. I really love the music I’m creating and truly feel the importance of restricting yourself a little to unlock more creativity!