In an era where electronic music is as limitless as the emotions it seeks to evoke, trustt has carved out a uniquely vibrant space in the underground scene. Drawing from an early, almost obsessive exploration of genres as diverse as dubstep, emo, rap, and jazz, his sound is a seamless fusion of raw energy and contemplative mood. Inspired by those formative years of endless discovery on platforms like YouTube, he infuses his tracks with the same passion and wonder that once captivated his youthful ears.
Balancing innovative production with heartfelt, spontaneous lyricism, trustt approaches his craft as a journey of self-discovery. Rather than premeditating his words, he lets the music guide him, allowing his lyrics to emerge organically and reveal hidden truths about his inner world. This intuitive process has defined his distinctive style and connected him with a community of fellow dreamers and innovators.
As he continues to push the boundaries of genre and experiment with new sounds and techniques, trustt remains grounded by the belief that his music is more than just a series of tracks—it's an invitation to experience a moment, a mood, and a lifetime of inspiration. Whether through electrifying live performances or intimate, late-night reflections, he is determined to be that unexpected spark of creativity that drives his listeners to embrace their own artistic journeys.
Your sound blends multiple electronic genres with smooth, emotionally charged vocals. How did you develop this style, and what drew you to this fusion of sounds?
I would like to say that the way I like to blend genres stems from the fact that I just listened to so much music when I was a kid. I would spend hours on Youtube just listening to quite literally everything, from Dubstep to Emo to Rap, and even Jazz at one point. I was utterly obsessed with the idea of how many ways music was used to make a person feel.
I honestly would say that my current style takes a lot of inspiration now from the stuff I listened to as a kid, even if not directly in how it sounds, the attitude and the feeling I'm trying to convey, that is where I say it comes through. I want to make music that makes me feel how I felt when I found all these new genres and artists.
I want to be "that" artist to someone who randomly finds my music online.
You’ve made a huge impact as a newcomer to the scene. What has been the most surreal or unexpected moment in your journey so far?
Personally, the most surreal thing is getting traction and sustaining it, I never thought I would be growing at the rate I'm at. I'm not a superstar or anything of course so I won't get ahead of myself but it's just crazy that my music has had the impact and the audience that it does, especially in times where I really doubt myself and my art.
Another pretty crazy thing is also the friends I have made.
Some of my closest friends are people I am really inspired by and have been for years now. It's so crazy to me that I've found a community that I fit into, made friends doing what I love. It's the happiest I've ever been, getting those sorts of experiences.
Your lyrics feel deeply personal and evocative. Do you approach songwriting with a specific story in mind, or do the emotions guide the process first?
It's quite interesting how I go about writing my lyrics, because I never really start with them. I am a producer first in my mind.
I write only after I feel I have produced something that's worth having lyrics on it. Usually, when recording, I sort of just freely come up with stuff, maybe I will have a few lines in my notes app as ideas, but it'll usually be off the top of my head.
And as for topics that I write about, it's funny how they make sense after I write them. I will sing many lines and only after I have finished, I put the pieces together and I read them and I notice that in the back of my mind, I was singing about something really happening, or my real feelings.
It's funny how the mind works like that.
Electronic music is constantly evolving. Are there any new sounds, techniques, or influences you’re excited to experiment with in your upcoming work?
Most definitely, I am always trying new stuff in my production and it's constantly been the most exciting thing when working on music. Sometimes it's a random effect or I accidentally mess with something and it sounds really interesting, I like to work around that.
I definitely want to incorporate the sort of interesting sound design that I love, while also making something fun to listen to without trying to be some sort of "show off" or just being experimental for the sake of being experimental.
I want to use the new sounds and techniques I find and put them into my music in ways that feels new and fun.
The underground scene is where some of the most innovative music is born. How do you see yourself fitting into it, and what do you think sets you apart?
As I said earlier I am so grateful for the community I have found myself a part of. I definitely think I find myself fitting into a niche spot of the underground scene but I am also always trying something new, for those who may want one genre or another, or maybe both at the same time.
It's interesting to me how I was sort of able to take my name from one community to another in the past 3 or so years. When I started off, I felt like I was sort of in a box, making sort of the same thing with all my friends. I slowly got more confident in myself and branched out and I think that was very evident in my first EP "clearminded".
As much as I look back with mixed feelings about it, in a way it sort of is the reason I found myself moving away from my old sound into the one I am currently in now. I think that confidence and striving for something different is why I am here at the moment, why I have the friends I do, and why I have fun making music the most.
As someone new to the industry but already making waves, what has been the biggest lesson you've learned about navigating music as both an art form and a business?
One thing I have learned is that image matters almost as much as the music does. I am a very visual based artist, I love to do graphic design in my free time. People see the cover art first, people see your profile picture first, people see the titles first.
That all comes before even listening to the music sometimes. People love to see something aesthetically pleasing, and I do too. Not to say that the art and visuals always need to match, but it makes the image of an artist stronger and more cohesive.
It feels like something people can grasp onto, get inspiration from.
My art and music is the business, because I am selling them both when I release new songs and projects.
Your music creates such a strong atmosphere. If you could curate the perfect setting for someone to experience your sound—whether a specific place, mood, or moment—what would it be?
Most of my music takes me to the most mundane places in my mind. I think the perfect setting is where your mind takes you when listening to the music.
What are the things you want to do? Who do you want to be with when you listen to this? Does this music make you want to go somewhere? That sort of feeling.
When I listen to my music, I always just want to take a walk at night when no one is out, or lay in my bed with all the lights off. It's how I get inspiration. I think most of my music feels like the thing where you can visualize it in your head, like a movie, or a scene from a movie.
You can't necessarily do these things at the moment or be in that scene, but you want to.
Collaboration can be a game-changer for an artist. Is there anyone you’d love to work with, whether within electronic music or beyond?
There are so many people I would love to work with that it's almost impossible to list them off. I would love to work with every artist that inspires me, from Skrillex, to The 1975, to Porter Robinson, just everyone who was instrumental in why I make music today.
Collaboration scares me at times but I think it is the reason so many new sounds and ideas are able to happen, so that's exciting.
Looking ahead to 2025, what’s on the horizon for you? Are there any major projects, live performances, or creative risks you’re planning to take?
I have lots and lots of music planned, and I am so excited to share it with everyone. I am currently planning three projects, one of which is about halfway done. I am a slow worker, so I may not be able to hit my goal, but this year I really am just focused on releasing as much good music as I can, and taking risks each release.
I would also love to perform live again, maybe soon if things align right.
If listeners take away just one feeling or thought from your music, what do you hope it is?
The one feeling I hope people get from my music is inspiration.
Go make something you love, go do something that makes you happy, go be yourself, because that is the coolest thing you can do.
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