In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. I remember as a teenager, the first time I held an acoustic guitar in my hands I was transfixed, simply strumming the open strings. I taught myself to play, laying it flat on my lap and fretting the guitar from the top, rather than reaching around. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Beck, The Information Radiohead, OK Computer Talk Talk, Spirit of Eden Production interests me as much as songwriting. I love music that creates a movie for the ears, using the studio itself as an instrument. The Beatles were pioneers in this regard, and these artists share an approach in their creative orchestration. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Orchid Haze” From its origins as a completely improvised electronic jam in 2014 to the finished mix in 2023, Orchid Haze was magically transformed by integrating live drums, multitracked violins, micro-tonal percussion, piano, bass, guitar, sax, and vocals.