What do you consider to be the darkest piece of music you’ve ever heard?
I think drone ambient instrumentals can be some of the darkest and most mysterious forms of music. Without vocals, the focus shifts entirely to the soundscapes, which can create something deeply ominous and unsettling. Two examples that come to mind are Aphex Twin’s “#10” from Selected Ambient Works Volume II and “A Room Between the Rooms” by Kammarheit. Both capture that feeling of being somewhere unfamiliar, suspended between reality and something more abstract.
How would you characterize your own music?
I would characterize my music as dream pop, nu gaze, shoegaze, and krautrock, with an emphasis on dreamy guitar tones, atmospheric textures, and hypnotic repetition.
What are your musical aspirations?
My aspiration is to keep creating new music while growing a larger following that genuinely connects with what we do. We want to reach the right audience, build a lasting connection with listeners, and continue touring and performing around the world.
What are your main musical inspirations?
The Cure have been a major inspiration, particularly their post-punk sound, dreamy guitar tones, and melodies as well other 80s acts like The Cleaners From Venus + The Jesus And Mary Chain.
Over the years, I’ve also developed a love for anything that feels liminal or exists somewhere between familiar and unfamiliar. Sometimes that can be as simple as detuned, warm major chords played through an organ-like sound, combined with experimental effects that warp the tonality and make something familiar feel distant or otherworldly.
What are your main goals in life?
My main goals are to raise a family, build a home, and create as much music as I can while I’m here. I want to continue putting new music into the world, exploring new creative directions, and finding more opportunities to make music a bigger part of my life.
What motivates you to create?
I’m motivated by the process of creating something from nothing. I love taking an initial idea and watching it develop into a finished song, from writing and experimenting with sounds to producing, mixing, and finalizing the track. There’s something really rewarding about bringing an idea to life and turning it into something that didn’t exist before.
Are you more of an early bird or a night owl?
I’d say I’m more of an early bird. I’m usually up early, even after nights when I’ve stayed up late. A lot of that comes from my drive to keep creating, planning ahead, and finding ways to keep everything moving while balancing the different aspects of my life.
Besides music, what other art forms would you like to explore?
That’s a great question and something I haven’t given much thought to. I love films and have a real appreciation for comedians who have carved out their own place in the industry.
Ultimately, music is the main art form I gravitate toward. I’ve also created artwork and edited videos over the years, although much of that has come from the necessity of working independently and finding ways to bring my projects together visually and aesthetically.
Which is the very first record that had a big impact on you?
Nirvana - Nevermind
Beastie Boys - Licensed To Ill
What is the best decade for music?
I’d say the 1980s. That’s when electronic music really began taking shape in exciting new ways, building on the synthesizers and experimental sounds pioneered in the 1970s. I’m also drawn to the early formations of krautrock and how artists experimented with repetition, texture, and unconventional song structures. That era helped shape so many of the sounds and styles that continue to inspire me today.
What do your future plans include?
We have a lot of touring plans ahead, along with new music and albums we want to write. I’m excited to keep expanding our catalog, exploring new creative directions, and bringing the music to more people around the world.
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Cathedral Bells
All questions answered by Matthew Messore
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