I am a fan of local/national/homegrown talent and Triple J is really good with keeping Australia and the world on top of the goods that are being produced in this country. Melbourne-based 'Japanese Wallpaper' is probably one of my current/potentially all-time faves that I've loved since they won the Triple J' Unearthed High contest thingo last year. The mastermind, music virtuoso behind the beats is this 17-year-old dude who seriously tears it up and kinda makes me feel a little bit inadequate with what I've done with my life so far, but also slightly hopeful at the fact that you're never too young to produce incredible sounds.
SO HIS SOUND - I'd say ambient, dreamy, chilled, nostalgic electronica. Think 80's gradients, winter skies and neon signage. It makes me think of moments that you will remember for a long time. He's got a reoccurring motif of beautiful, crisp, delicate melodies going on throughout most of his pieces which pretty much defines his aesthetic. I really like it. It's sweet, uncomplicated yet so cleverly constructed. It's the kind of style thats so underrated and drowned out by all the generic, mediocre, predictable EDM around.
My personal favourites of his is 'Between Friends' and 'Forces' and he also does a really sweet remix of 'Piñata' by another homegrown talent known as Montgomery. Do yourself a favour and add him to your winter soundtrack. Or your life soundtrack. You're so welcome.