Are there any artists that have had a lasting inspiration on you?
“I’ve always been inspired by the technoid and ambient noises of Hymen Record label.”
When you were growing up, what sort of music fascinated you? Does it still have an influence on the music you make?
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Well, I have been always fascinated by strange things, so my friends and family say. My favourite artists were The Sugarcubes, Jane’s Addiction, Liaisons Dangerous, etc.
What is the biggest challenge faced by new musicians today?
“For some artists new technologies and the internet represent a big challenge in the careers. The old models of making money in the music business are going away. To survive, musicians and their managers need to innovate and break out of the old ways of thinking about the business.

 Today, living a life in music is a privilege and artists have to survive on touring and merchandise income, although this does not work for most of us. Having said that, the internet has helped me to connect with fans around the world and to open new creative collaborations and projects.

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“The old models of making money in the music business are going away. To survive, musicians and their managers need to innovate and break out of the old ways of thinking…”
What things, outside of music, inspire you?
“Science, the world around us and the universe in which we live.”
You’re playing at Alpha-Ville festival in September – are you looking forward to it? Can you give us some insight into the kind of set you’re going to play?
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I’m very much looking forward to it! It sounds like an amazing festival and I’m very excited to play in London for the first time. I will be presenting some tracks from ‘Isotopos” and ‘Pandemia’ as well as new tracks. It will be a sound journey through Alba G Corral’s new generative digital art work.

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Yes, you’ll be performing The Space in Between at Alpha-ville, which is a collaboration between you and Alba G. Corral. Can you explain a bit more? Why’s it called The Space In Between?
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Alba and I met in 2006 at Niu (Contemporary Art Venue in Barcelona) and started collaborating in various projects around Barcelona. In 2009 we created a common space where we felt comfortable working hand in hand. The Space In Between is the creative space emerged when we get together. It is a fusion between abstract generative art and melancholic sounds. We both establish a dialogue between two different disciplines, exposing the audience to a cutting edge and enriching audio-visual experience.

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You live in Barcelona which is obviously this thriving, creative hub. How does the city feed into what you do?
“Barcelona has treated me very well. I have my audience, my friends that are like a family here that have supported me at all times. However I would like to expand my horizons, to grow as an artists and work in new projects.”
You’ve got a new LP coming out, what’s it called and can you give us some clues as to what it’s going to sound like?
“The new LP is called Pandemia and it will be released on Discontinu record label in the Autumn. The sounds are different from my previous albums and are related to human diseases. ‘Pandemia’ is not only a record but a project that comprises remixes of many artists. For the live show, I will incorporate the use of a microscope as a sound and as a visual element.
Are there any other plans in the pipeline that you want to share?
“Well, I have various projects in my agenda, mainly international residencies, live shows and also collaborations with other artists.
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Louise Brailey
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