Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020)

The record relies on everyday sounds such as late-night phone calls and voice memos to form its base. These raw, personal moments are transformed into rhythmic dance tracks that capture the specific hope and anxiety felt throughout that year.

Chopped vocal samples layer over warm production to create a sense of nostalgia. The result is a project that feels both small in its domestic subject matter and broadly relatable to a global audience navigating a period of forced distance.