Please introduce yourself and share a bit about your background.

Though classically trained on piano and pipe organ, my primary instrument now is the modular synthesizer. I'm a nerd at heart and I was drawn to the nerdiest way possible to create music!

Tell us a bit about yourself. (Location, artist name, the works!)

I'm based in North London, where I split my time between performing live gigs across the city and streaming to a global audience of electronic music lovers on Twitch. Whether in a physical venue or a digital space, I love creating immersive, unexpected musical experiences.

What's your musical origin story? (when did you start? What inspired you?)

Music has been a constant in my life, and synthesizers fascinated me from a young age. But it wasn't until the birth of my son seven years ago that something inside me shifted—I felt a deep urge to create more seriously and more often. Since then, music has become one of the core pillars of who I am (being a father is another!).

What were the driving forces or pivotal moments that inspired you to pursue music?

A major turning point was deciding to dive into modular synthesis. I had seen others using modular setups for years, but I always assumed it wasn't for me. Then, out of nowhere, I had this sudden, undeniable clarity—I knew it was exactly what I needed to do. I've had a few moments like that in my life, where something just clicks into place, and this was one of them. That decision has shaped everything I've done musically since.

How would you describe your style of music?

My music embraces both experimentation and collaboration—sometimes in unexpected ways (looking at you, plant-based biofeedback modular synth patches!). In my live improvised sets, anything can happen within the realm of electronic music. But for my releases—especially my album—my goal has been to distill the essence of those experiments into meticulously crafted tracks that you'll want to return to again and again.

How is your personality reflected in your work?

Yikes, what a deep question! At my core, I'm methodical and organized, which definitely comes through in the way I produce my music. But I also have a creative, sometimes rebellious streak that likes to break through—whether in my unconventional sound sources or in the way I push against expectations. That balance between structure and spontaneity is something I hope is reflected in my music.

Describe your creative process when you write new music.

My tracks generally start out as improvised jams during my Twitch streams, usually recorded as stems. So the beginning of the process is chaotic and unpredictable, but from there, the long process of refinement begins in Ableton—sometimes with additional modular recordings, carefully paired with computer-based samples and synths.

What is the name of your latest releases?

I just released my debut album, Awakening—a collection of 10 tracks, together telling the story of an android and its journey of discovery.

What was the inspiration for that release?

The concept for Awakening came from a spontaneous moment on one of my Twitch streams last summer. As I was improvising, my viewers started creating a narrative with me alongside the music—about a broken-down android stranded on a desolate planet. It was such a unique, collaborative experience, and the theme resonated with me. It felt like the perfect fit for both my instrument of choice (modular synth) and my musical style. That spark led me to develop the album as part of a larger art and storytelling project.

What challenges or unexpected moments did you encounter during the writing/recording process?

One major challenge was working with live-recorded stems. I often didn't have enough channels to separate all the elements, which made production tricky. A great example is Companion, the final track on the album. The main synth arp was recorded from a live stream with an absurd amount of reverb—so much that I almost scrapped it. But after many, many hours of work, I found a way to make it fit, and I'm so glad I stuck with it. (That said, for the next album, I'm investing in an interface with more channels to capture everything dry!)

What strategies do you find most effective for promoting your music?

I stay very active on Instagram and send out a regular newsletter with behind-the-scenes content, early release access, and gig news. There are so many ways to promote and though you can't do them all, I've enjoyed some success with Bandcamp and of course GetMusic!

How do you engage with your fans online and offline?

I love making real connections with people. Twitch has been the best place for that—I stream three times a week and interact a lot with chat. Sometimes, I even set up my Twitch bot so viewers can control aspects of my modular synth patch in real-time (!kickon, !fillin, !melodyoff—those kinds of things). At live gigs in London, I always stick around after my set to chat about modular synths, electronic music, and experimental sound. I love meeting fellow synth nerds and curious listeners!

What upcoming promotional activities or releases are you most excited about?

The biggest thing coming up is my art/story project, launching online on March 21, 2025. It expands on the themes of Awakening with contributions from 20 creators—stories, artwork, animations, and poetry inspired by the album. More info here: tdctunes.com/awakening. Then in April, there will be a physical audio-visual installation in London, showcasing all of this work in an immersive space. I can't wait to share it!

How can folks contact you (socials/email/websites etc.)

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tdctunes
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tdctunes
• Website: https://www.tdctunes.com
• Newsletter: https://tdctunes.os.fan/join

Is there anything else of interest that we should have asked about? Please include it here.

How about what's next? For the next couple of months, my focus is entirely on Awakening—promoting the album, releasing some remixes, and curating the art/story project that expands on its themes. Beyond that, I have a feeling my next major project will take a more organic turn. Lately, I've been experimenting with using plants to generate music, pairing their biofeedback signals with my modular synth. It's still in the early stages, but I'm excited to see where it leads. Watch this space...