Hey there, couple of days ago i've discovered a new and promising producer Castel . His works was an immersive experience and there was a chance to ask him about who he is, a few words about his influences and what served as an inspiration for his recent "NEO RISING" and "Dream Entanglement" . As well as about his thoughts about vapour scene in general and plans for the future.









Please tell us about yourself and your influences in music?

A little bit about myself; I am a teenager from a city in the midwestern portion of the United States, and I have been making music for about a month or so now. My world changed when I heard 2814's Birth Of A New Day . I had never heard music so perfectly paint a picture in my mind, on a very guided and intentional level. Before that point, I was fine with listening to the latest hit on the radio. After that melancholic night of browsing the bandcamp of Dream Catalogue with insomniac fervency, I knew that this was something I could relate to on a philosophical, and spiritual level. Obviously, HKE and Telepath have been major influences in my direction with music, but I would also like to include wosX/Wolf , as well as other artists outside the Vapour genre, such as Nujabes, Vangelis, Tim Hecker, and Franz Liszt's piano pieces. My current Bandcamp discography sort of represents the combined elements of melancholy, wonder, and passion that I think drives the "Vapour" scene.





Can you tell us what was behind/inspired you at NEO RISING and Dream Dream Entanglement?

The main inspiration behind NEO RISING was the evolution of the soul. Certain spiritual gurus had instructed me to watch The Matrix, and one of them had even came up with the title NEO RISING. I also coined the genre "Soulgaze" just for this album. I spent 30 minutes designing, the sound, and then recorded the 22 minute improvisational progressions; a short gaze into my soul. Dream Entanglement was composed last night, and was inspired by a girl who I sadly fell out with. We used to have this shared dream (both hopeful visions of ourselves, and lucid dreams) of sitting on the beach, watching souls gain consciousness for eternity; as the tide comes in, they are born, as the secede, the transfer of energy creates a new generation. I felt strongly enough to make an album about it.





"NEO RISING" Castel's debut album released on PINKBOX TELEPORT RECORDS

And the last one is about your thoughts on vapor scene and your plans for the future?

I think the "Vapour" scene is at an ambivalent stage right now. I certainly am not the go to man for this, but I'll give it a shot. From what I've heard, the Vapourwave scene has become rather hostile to innovations that are unexpected. Look at their reaction to Hardvapour if you want an example. It is sad to see that creativity has become the enemy. Again, I'm not the go to guy for this; talk to HVRF , or HKE or OESBEE if you want a more nuanced, well thought out answer if they're gracious enough.





As for the future; I have no clue. I know where I'd like to be, and who I'd like to working with, but I haven't gotten a solid plan.



