7 questions with innerinnerlife

ISSUE 004: FALL 2025

Interview by Jade

As the seasons change and we find ourselves turning a new leaf, literally and figuratively, i turned to someone whose music reflects the constant, ever-changing beauty of nature. here’s 7 questions with innerinnerlife on autumn, brian eno’s oblique strategies, and new releases.

MAUDLIN: What’s the last thing you saw that U found beautiful? 

IIL: I’m a sucker for every hilltop view, but I recently discovered that broad flatlands can be just as majestic. I took a walk with my dog through the fields today and saw “the horizon”. 

MAUDLIN: What‘s been driving you to create lately?

IIL: I think it’s really about the worldbuilding instinct we all share — that urge to shape and nurture something, whether it’s woodworking, home décor, gardening, or anything else. For me, it’s being a music lover, just trying to keep the fire alive, even when it’s not always comfy. But lately it’s some kind of a weird nostalgia about the way I used to feel about music when I was younger 

MAUDLIN: What do you look forward to with autumn around the corner for us? 

IIL: I really love early autumn - it's kinda my back to school time when you could show off in front of your schoolmates. but actually it's like a new beginning, a taste of eternity and hope for the future. I'm even happy to be nostalgic about the summer gone by. 

MAUDLIN: I pulled three random cards from Brian Eno’s “Oblique Strategies”. Pick a card that you’re drawn to: 

“Go to an extreme”

“Remove a restriction”

“Water”

IIL: I love oblique strategies. And to be honest my truly favourite one is "use filters" cause you can treat it very literally in terms of frequencies or play around with filters as metaphors. Still I think I'd choose "water" as I'm not really into drastic changes when the flow is already there, be it lyrics, arrangement or anything else. 

MAUDLIN: You mentioned to me that the new music you’re putting out is a dramatic turn, which can be frightening. What encourages you to be fearless, or to pursue anyway, in the face of change?

IIL: Maybe someone from the outside wouldn’t see this shift as dramatic, but for me it’s completely out of my comfort zone. I think there’s a healthy middle ground between boredom and the toxic growth mindset — a kind of stoic sweet spot for navigating change, whether in life or in any creative practice. It’s not an overly adventurous space, but rather a blend of comfort and daily excitement that still leaves you with a mix of chills and anxiety by the end of the day. 

MAUDLIN: Do U have a favorite shirt? If so- describe.

IIL: Of course — I’ve got this vintage ’90s romantic grey-striped Armani shirt. It’s kind of a basic summer shirt, but the stripes give it a more sophisticated feel and make it less obvious when it’s hot, while in winter it works perfectly as a fresh extra layer. best work with dark denim jeans. 

MAUDLIN: Lastly, what impact do you hope to have with your upcoming work? 

IIL: Wow, that’s such a great question — one I rarely ask myself. As much as I’d love to just embrace the moment, I think I’d rather leave people with a sense of sheer "possibility". Of love or just change that might be waiting just around the corner.