Meet Typho

We were lucky to catch up with Typho recently and have shared our conversation below.

Typho, so excited to have you with us today. So much we can chat about, but one of the questions we are most interested in is how you have managed to keep your creativity alive.

Keeping my creativity alive comes down to consistency and balance. I’m always working on music, whether producing, writing, or playing instruments, but I found forcing things instead of letting them develop naturally can cause burnout. You can only push so hard before you need to step back. I’ve learned that when I’m starting to feel disconnected from the creative process, it’s time to reset and give myself space to recharge.

When I first started, I only knew how to make music with samples. I couldn’t play any instruments and had little grasp of how it all worked. After spending a lot of time practicing and even teaching instruments now, the creative process feels a lot more natural. This shift has influenced the way I create songs, and I’m excited to bring that into my new album. Lately, I’ve also been preparing to perform live too. Making music can be pretty solitary, but performing gives me a chance to connect with it in a more immediate way. It’s also a way to embrace imperfections and continue growing with the craft.

I think it’s important for anyone making any kind of art not to overthink how it will be perceived and instead focus on making it an honest reflection of you. I find that easier when I gravitate toward disguising ideas through metaphors that are open to interpretation rather than saying things outright, which is probably why my lyrics are pretty abstract. This approach also connects with the animations I create, which are inspired by the themes in the songs.

I try avoid falling in the trap of comparing myself to others too, especially in music, where everyone is at a different stage in their journey. I have to remind myself that these comparisons are of idealized versions of others, not the reality of their experience. This kind of thinking can make you feel incomplete until your own path matches an imagined standard.

The best thing about anything creative is that it’s always evolving. There’s always something new to discover and it’s not something that can ever be fully completed, there’s no real end to it.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m working on a 10-track album focused on the idea of stories. Each track has its own specific theme, drawing on different concepts and relating them to my personal experiences. The album is mainly hip-hop, but it blends in acoustic instruments and some singer-songwriter elements. I’m focusing a lot on live instrumentation to give it a more raw, unpolished feel. It’s an exciting project and I can’t wait to share it.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

1. Consistency and Patience
Staying consistent and patient with the process is essential. Progress takes time, so don’t get discouraged if things move slowly.

2. Willingness to Learn
Being open to learning new things has helped my growth. Even if they seem difficult or even impossible at first, embrace challenges to expand your skills.

3. Self-Reflection and Realness
Creating music true to yourself is essential. Trust your ideas and stay genuine with your craft, even when it feels unnatural at first.

Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?

A book that really stuck with me recently is Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. It’s about a character trapped in a massive, endless labyrinth, and it looks at how we interpret our surroundings. I like how it explores perception and the challenges of navigating complex circumstances. One of the songs on the album is inspired by the themes in that book.

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