Who are the artists and creatives that have inspired you most in your career?
It’s difficult to answer this question. There are so many of them… Philip Glass, Steve Reich, John Cage, Terry Riley.
Among the singer songwriters: Mazzy star, Cat power, Shannon Wright and many other different artists such as Aphex Twin, Brian Eno, Nils Frahm, Thom Yorke, Four Tet and Nosaj Thing, just to name a few.
The last year has been extremely challenging for everyone and for the music industry specifically. What has your personal experience been and what are your hopes for the year ahead?
Yes, the last year has been undoubtedly difficult.
I’ve had so many ups and downs.
As previously said, I basically spent the first lockdown in Brussels working on my album.
But as soon as it was possible, I decided to leave Brussels and spend some time in the Tuscan countryside for I realised I couldn’t bear living in a city under those circumstances anymore.
I really felt the need to recharge in a more peaceful environment close to nature.
My hopes for the year ahead? As everyone, I guess, I hope Covid will disappear from this planet.
You’ve been player in bands previously, what have been some of the highlights of playing live and what are the things you find hard about touring / gigging?
Playing shows is always very exciting. I find it very enriching and I’ve learned a lot during the past years. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to tour a lot yet and I’d love to do that one day but for a short period of time.
What are your plans for Apotek after this LP?
I’m planning to write more music and working on my live set.