Your debut EP is entirely self-written, produced, and mixed. What inspired the sound and themes of this project?

Yes! Each track has taken some time to finish, but I really want my production to equally be clean and creative. one huge inspiration for me is Lil Uzi Vert, I'm a huge fan and I think their creative direction in production is super original. 

You can hear some of this inspiration in chord progressions used in "angel 777", and also some Lil Uzi and similar samples being pitched up, distorted, chopped up too. 

I wanted each track on the EP to be its own standalone piece, where there was no filler tune, I wanted it to reflect me as an artist in that I don’t want to be just one genre. I'm a gemini midheaven which reflects my LOVE and interest in all things. 

Can you walk us through the journey of your EP project from concept to release?

The first track I made was "on my grind", it was inspired a little from the first track I ever made, "insatiable". I was really happy with the production. Most of the time I spent on "on my grind" was figuring out how to get the mix down right! 

Once I made this, "nitro kart" soon followed, then "blue morpho", then finally, "angel 777".  I knew I wanted this EP to represent all of the music I love. From footwork, hyper pop, jersey club to trap, ambient and deconstructed club. I hope the tunes make sense next to each other, and I guess maybe it’s the arpeggios and melodies in each tune which bring uniformity. But I mainly just wanted to have an EP which represented me and to be something very different to other EPs out there.

Tell us about the EP launch party - how did you envision it, and what impact do you hope it has?

The EP launch party was my third solo event and I have to say, it was my favourite. Sometimes when I get an idea for how I want something to go, I just have to do anything and everything in my power to try and make it happen. 

I always knew I wanted an EP launch party, however I originally envisioned it in Newcastle. But due to the date I finished the EP and the date it was due to came out, it didn’t really make sense to have it in Newcastle. And contrary to my original belief, I think London needs a club cetera!

It had to be in a DIY venue with a true-underground feel, which attracted a diverse inclusive and welcoming crowd (which there really was). I was super grateful for my lovely friends in London to help me with this process of choosing and organising. I think Ormside is the best venue in London, so to be able to do it here was really surreal. 

I wanted it to reflect my inspiration for the EP which spans a whole range of genres. The line up was made up of artists I love and are extremely multi-dimensional. Aside from the EP, I also just enjoy progression of music morphing into different styles and genres, which I hope people can tell by my sets. 

I can be really doubtful about myself and some of this comes from being northern and working class. So to do an event in London, really packed with the most beautiful and kind crowd celebrating my EP launch. Safe to say, it gave me a confidence boost.

You’ve said this project helped you build confidence and aim higher - how has that shift manifested in your career?

Having an idea and doing it is really hard… However, this EP for me, is exactly the proof i need that it can be done. I knew I wanted to aim for it to be on a big label, and it worked! Not everything does work like that, but its nice when it does.