“Fall To You” marks your debut on Purified Records. What drew you to the label, and how did the collaboration come about?
For a long time now, Purified has been a favorite of me because to its constantly excellent sound. I noticed that Nora En Pure has played few of my previously released songs.
Once I finished writing “Fall To You,” I sent it to her because I thought the label would be a good fit for the song. She liked it and we decided to work together on its release.
The track showcases a strong emotional core, especially through its vocal hook. Can you tell us about the process of working with the vocals – did they inspire the production or come later in the process?
After I composed the song’s melody and track, I had a specific vocal style in mind; I wanted Luke’s voice to add a melancholy quality to it, so I sent him the demo. After he sent it back, I tweaked a few parts to suit his voice, and I was pleased with the outcome because listening to the finished product evoked a strong emotion.
The textures and pacing in ‘Fall To You’ are very refined and spacious. Can you walk us through the sound design and how you build that kind of immersive atmosphere?
When I go into the studio to compose new music, my mood can shift dramatically. For example, when I began working on “Fall To You,” it was a gloomy fall day. Here in Switzerland, the changing seasons—summer gone and winter coming—always make me feel a little melancholy in the fall. For that reason, I wanted to write a song that relfects that feeling.
You’re known for your high production standards and dancefloor-ready tracks. How do you maintain consistency while evolving your sound?
As an artist, I believe it is crucial to grow and change; I find it tedious to sound the same, so I experiment with different genres and sounds, but I always aim for my music to be easily identifiable as my own.Keeping a high standard of production is very important to me because I have been producing for a very long time.
What does your typical studio workflow look like – are you more structured, or do you rely on inspiration and experimentation?
The day makes all the difference. Sometimes I have a plan when I get into the studio and I work on it methodically; other times it’s more experimental and I simply start jamming on a synth or something percussion-based. A “happy accident” is another common cause of inspiration.
The release has a melodic, indie-tinged edge. Are there any non-electronic influences that found their way into this track or your recent work?
A wide range of musical genres, including pop, triphop, ambient, indie, rock, hip hop, and electronic music, serve as sources of inspiration for me.A handful of bands that have been a source of musical inspiration for me include Depeche Mode, Kruder and Dorfmeister, Kraftwerk, Morcheeba, Portishead, REM, Chemical Brothers, and M83.
You’ve been active in the electronic music scene for quite some time now. How has your approach to music production changed since you first started out?
In my early days, I relied heavily on hardware. The internet wasn’t widely available, so there were no YouTube tutorials, sample files, or presets. Learning was more of a process involving reading instructions and learning by doing. Tools and methods for creating music have come a long way since its infancy. I’m relieved that there are so many possibilities for music production these days and that things have become easier. However, many people started sounding the similar and artists’ unique styles became somewhat lost due to all these YouTube lessons on how to sound like artist x or templates where you can just tweak a few things around and call it your own track without actually learning the skill.
For aspiring producers trying to find their voice, what advice would you give about developing a signature sound without following trends too closely?
To create somewhat original sounds, you should aspire to become proficient in synthesis and create your own presets (though readymade presets are useful too)., and. While it’s okay to draw inspiration from popular songs, your music should have an own spin that makes it stand out and sounds refreshing. Hearing the same thing over and over again in demos and promos makes me tune out after a few seconds because I can usually tell what’s going to happen next.
Looking ahead, does this release signal a broader creative direction or shift in your sound – and what can fans expect next from Khainz?
The path of my sound has always been changing. Doing the same thing over and over again might weary me, but at least it would always be my signature. Since I spend a lot of time in the studio, I am able to effortlessly explore many realms of sound. Many of these tracks are more of an experiment in how far I can push myself to accomplish something i’m not normally comfortable with, many will never see the light of day.The sound of Khainz, however, will never change, and the style and mood of each release can be unique.
